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NEW MEN’S SHED FOR WYNDHAM VALE

The Andrews Labor Government has announced a new Men’s Shed for Wyndham Vale, thanks to a $16,000 grant. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas joined members of the Wyndham Vale Men’s Shed during Mental Health Week. Mr Pallas said the new shed will boost space for..

INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS FUND DELIVERS PROJECTS FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS

Manor Lakes P-12 College and Woodville Primary School will soon enjoy two new projects to improve accessibility for students thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $20 million Inclusive School’s Fund Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas visited Manor Lakes P-12 College and Woodville Primary School to..

SAFER MONITORING FOR WERRIBEE WOMEN GIVING BIRTH

Werribee Mercy Hospital will receive a funding boost to help doctors, nurses and midwives better monitor women and their unborn babies. Forty six hospitals will share in $1.4 million in funding to improve their fetal surveillance processes as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s work..

LINKING WYNDHAM BUILDS A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY

Work is complete on the Wyndham Community Connections project thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $50 million Growing Suburbs Fund. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas helped officially mark the completion of works today. The Community Connections project expands Wyndham’s bicycle, pedestrian, and shared path network..

IMPROVING WERRIBEE’S SPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE

Work has begun on the Chirnside Park Hub redevelopment in Werribee thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $50 million Growing Suburbs Fund. The Chirnside Park Hub redevelopment received $1.5 million from the fund and will significantly improve the facilities available to the Werribee Football Club..

EDUCATION FUNDING FOR WERRIBEE ELECTORATE STUDENTS MOST IN NEED

The Werribee electorate’s students most in need are getting extra support at school to achieve their best and break the cycle of disadvantage, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s record boost to equity funding. Local Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said schools in the Werribee..

TOUGH NEW LAWS FOR CARJACKING AND HOME INVASION

Tim Pallas, Member for Werribee, has welcomed the announcement by the Andrews Labor Government to introduce legislation creating tough new offences for carjacking and home invasion. Developed in consultation with Victoria Police, the legislation includes new penalties and statutory minimum sentences for aggravated carjacking and..

LOCAL ORGANISATIONS TAKE2 ON CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today congratulated Wyndham City Council for their pledges to TAKE2 on climate change action. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio joined TAKE2 ambassadors Alex Rance, Bianca Chatfield and James Kelly to launch the..

SHADE GRANT FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE TO HELP WERRIBEE BE SUN SMART

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today urged organisations in the Werribee electorate to apply for the second round of the Community Shade Grants Program to help provide shade in public areas around their community. The Andrews Labor Government has provided $10 million for shade development..

WYNDHAM SECONDARY SCHOOL TO GET A DOCTOR

WYNDHAM SECONDARY SCHOOL TO GET A DOCTOR Manor Lakes P-12 students will have regular access to a doctor and the healthcare they need at school. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the 100 schools taking part in the Doctors in Schools Program, with Manor Lakes..

NOMINATE A YOUNG ACHIEVER

Nominations for the 2017 Victorian Young Achiever Awards were officially opened today. The awards recognise young people who have made a real difference to their communities. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said young people in Wyndham had made great contributions to the community and encouraged..

VICTORIAN MILK AND BAKED BEANS FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS

Students in my electorate of Werribee will be served up Victorian milk from next year, under a new deal to boost the state’s struggling dairy industry and help support regional jobs. The Andrews Labor Government has announced that Pactum Dairy Group in Shepparton will exclusively..

ENHANCING COMMUNITY HARMONY IN WERRIBEE

Local community groups and organisations in electorate of Werribee will share in more than $2.8 million of grants being offered statewide to help build relationships between Victoria’s diverse cultures and faiths. Local Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said the Andrew Labor Government’s new Community Harmony..

SMALL BUSINESS BUS BRINGS ADVICE ON WHEELS TO WERRIBEE

Small business operators in the Werribee area will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Monday 12 September 2016. Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade Philip Dalidakis said the Andrews Labor Government had..

GRANTS TO HELP WERRIBEE GET HEALTHY AND ACTIVE

Sporting clubs in the Werribee electorate looking to open more doors for women and girls to play the sports they love are being urged to apply for a VicHealth funding grant. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today announced applications for VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program..

BOOST FOR MULTICULTURAL PROJECTS IN WERRIBEE

Local community groups and programs which boost participation for multicultural communities the Werribee electorate will share in $16 million of grants thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Local Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said two local groups were successful in their bids for funding grants..

SES UNITS IN WERRIBEE SHARE IN $2.2 MILLION EQUIPMENT BOOST

State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers in the Werribee electorate will have the very best equipment to keep the community safe as part of $2.2 million in SES Grants. The Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the..