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HELPING WYNDHAM SPORTS CLUBS GROW

The Andrews Labor Government is giving grassroots sports clubs in Werribee the help they need to put local communities first and attract more members than ever before. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced seven clubs in the electorate of Werribee would receive grants from..

KINDERGARTEN FOR CHILDREN WHO NEED IT MOST

  The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier for more families in Wyndham to find a kindergarten place outside of the normal enrolment period. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas announced an extension of the pre-purchased places pilot program in Wyndham, securing at least 13..

MAJOR WORKS SET TO TRANSFORM OUTER-WESTERN ROADS

Local residents and commuters in Wyndham will benefit from a huge package of road upgrade and maintenance works that will cut travel times, improve road safety and better connect communities in this key growth corridor. The Andrews Labor Government has called for Expressions of Interest for the western package of the Outer Suburban Arterial Roads (OSARs) Program – an Australian first, $1.8 billion investment.

KEEPING COMMUNITY KINDERGARTENS IN THE WERRIBEE ELECTORATE CONNECTED

  The Andrews Labor Government is helping the State Library Victoria provide important IT services and support to kindergartens in the Werribee electorate. The support provided by the State Library is highly valued among independently run kindergartens in electorate of Werribee, which often struggle to..

DEFIBRILLATOR TO MAKE WERRIBEE GOLF CLUB SAFER

The Andrews Labor Government is equipping the Werribee Golf Club with a life-saving defibrillator. Today, Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas announced the Werribee Golf Club is one of nearly 150 clubs across the state receiving the life-saving device as part of the second round of..

MORE WERRIBEE WOMEN URGED TO BOOK A LIFE SAVING BREAST SCREEN

  More women in the Werribee electorate are being urged to have a regular breast cancer check, with new data revealing participation rates in Victoria’s free screening program are remaining relatively unchanged. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today released BreastScreen Victoria’s report card for the..

WYNDHAM STUDENTS TO LEARN RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS

Students in Wyndham will learn about respectful relationships as part of a new mandatory primary and secondary school subject starting next year to help end the vicious cycle of family violence. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said the Andrews Labor Government invested $21.8 million to..

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..