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GIVING MORE CHILDREN ACCESS TO THE BEST START IN LIFE

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GIVING MORE CHILDREN ACCESS TO THE BEST START IN LIFE

The Allan Labor Government is supporting more children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to access and attend kindergarten, giving more Victorian kids the best start in life. Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn and local Members Tim Pallas, Mathew Hilakari and Dylan Wight, have..

HELPING BUSY FAMILIES WITH SUMMER SWIMMING LESSONS

The Allan Labor Government is making sure Victorian kids have the swimming skills they need to stay safe with affordable swimming lessons this summer. Applications are now open for the popular VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program, which teaches kids basic swimming skills as well as crucial..

NEW FUNDING IN ROUND TWO OF GREEN LINKS GRANT PROGRAM

The Allan Labor Government is enhancing Victoria’s local waterways with projects that protect the environment and create more green open spaces for the community to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Minister for Water Harriet Shing recently opened the second round of the Green..

GRANTS TO UPGRADE OUR COMMUNITY SPORT FACILITIES

The Allan Labor Government is investing millions across the state to upgrade and build new local sports facilities. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas MP announced that applications are now open for the 2024/25 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund. Through the 2024/25 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund, metropolitan..

FUNDING BOOST FOR LITTLE RIVER EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer emergency services organisations in Little River have received a funding boost to support their ongoing service to the local community as part of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grants. Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes has announced the 2024-25 VESEP grant recipients..

1,700 MORE KINDER PLACES ON SCHOOL SITES

Busy Victorian families will save time and avoid the dreaded double drop off thanks to the Allan Labor Government, with 11 more kinders set to open at government schools in 2026 and 2027. Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced..

MULTICULTURAL MEDIA GRANTS NOW OPEN

The Allan Labor Government is supporting multicultural media organisations to continue their critical role reflecting the diverse voices, stories and experiences of Victorian communities and providing access to essential information. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced grants of..

GET ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHERS

HELPING BUSY FAMILIES COVER THE COSTS OF KIDS SPORT IN WERRIBEE The Allan Labor Government is helping busy Werribee families with the cost of living and making sure more kids get the opportunity to play the sport they love, with another round of $200 sport..

CELEBRATING VICTORIA’S EXPORT CHAMPIONS

Victoria’s top exporters have been celebrated at the 45th Governor of Victoria Export Awards, with 14 businesses taking out top honours for championing homegrown products and services on the global stage. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas last week joined the Governor of Victoria, Professor..

GLOBAL TECH COMPANY TO CREATE LOCAL VICTORIAN JOBS

The Allan Labor Government is creating highly skilled jobs and boosting the state’s technology sector by partnering with a global tech company to scale up operations in Victoria. In Delhi today, Premier Jacinta Allan announced that Sonata Software, a global tech company, will establish its..

WERRIBEE SCHOOLS TO TICK OFF MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

Schools in Werribee are receiving a boost to essential maintenance projects, thanks to the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced schools in the area are among 59 to share in over $20 million in funding for 62 maintenance projects under the Planned..

INTERNATIONAL CREDIT RATING REAFFIRMS STRONG ECONOMY

The Allan Labor Government today welcomed Victoria’s AA+ credit rating by international credit agency, Fitch Ratings. The Fitch rating affirms a stable outlook for Victoria and states our ‘strong and diverse economy’ will support a continued recovery in the state’s fiscal position, following the challenges..

VICTORIA SAYS NO TO CAPS, YES TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Victoria will continue to be Australia’s number one destination for students, as the Allan Labor Government launches a fund to help more Victorian universities and TAFEs take their education offering to the world. In Delhi today – following the announcement of an expanded partnership between..

FALCONS FLYING HIGH ON THE BIG SCREEN

Fans of Wyndham Vale Falcons Football Club and Wyndham Vale Cricket Club can keep up with all the latest action, thanks to a new LED scoreboard at their home ground at Wyndham Vale South Reserve. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today joined Wyndham City Council..

GIVING YOUNG PEOPLE THE FACTS THEY NEED TO STOP VAPING

The Allan Labor Government is backing a new initiative that will see local councils, universities, sporting clubs and community organisations join forces to help stop young people vaping. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas announced a $2 million investment to deliver workshops, community events, and develop..

MORE SUPPORT ON THE WAY FOR VICTORIA’S TINY TOWNS

Big things are coming to Victoria’s tiniest towns with new support through the Allan Labor Government’s Tiny Towns Fund set to make our smallest communities even better places to live, work and visit. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today welcomed the announcement that Round 2..

PLANNING FOR NEW KINDERS IN WERRIBEE

Good News Lutheran College can start planning for new kinder facilities in Werribee, thanks to a grant from the Allan Labor Government. Member for Werribee announced that Good News Lutheran College will receive $150,000 as part of the Building Blocks Planning grants. Good News Lutheran..

MORE PARKS FOR PUPS ACROSS VICTORIA

The Allan Labor Government is investing $5 million to build 16 new or upgraded dog parks across the state, providing Victorians and their fury friends more green open spaces to enjoy close to home. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging local councils to put..