The Andrews Labor Government is helping even more multicultural and multifaith communities hold events to celebrate their culture and traditions, including here in Wyndham. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence recently announced $750,000 for 205 community organisations across the state to deliver COVIDSafe multicultural festivals..
High-achieving Victorians from Werribee who have built successful careers through vocational education and training (VET) will be showcased as part of a new initiative to inspire the next generation of secondary school students. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging Wyndham VET graduates from all..
Werribee will benefit from new jobs to be delivered under the Andrews Labor Government’s Working for Victoria initiative. More than 145 new jobs will be supported at 20 social enterprises across Victoria, benefitting local economies and communities while providing employment for Victorians including young people,..
Firewood collection areas have opened across Victoria, allowing communities to gather wood for personal use until 30 June 2021. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said where firewood supply is scarce, priority access can be given to local residents, Traditional Owners and those who depend on..
St. Andrew’s Catholic Primary School students now have bigger, better classrooms and school facilities to learn in, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas last week visited St. Andrew’s Catholic Primary School to open its $3.34 million upgrade, made possible thanks..
The Andrews Labor Government is giving local communities across Wyndham the power to drive down their energy bills with major investments in community renewable energy. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said the program will play an integral role in bringing community-owned renewable energy projects to..
Grassroots organisations in Werribee are encouraged to apply for new funding from health promotion foundation VicHealth for local projects supporting young people and Victorians hardest hit by coronavirus and the 2020 bushfires. Applications for VicHealth’s Reimagining Health grants open today, with funding of $3K, $10K..
The Andrews Labor Government will support trials of neighbourhood-scale batteries to maximise the unprecedented uptake in rooftop solar and empower communities to take control of their energy. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that the $3 million Neighbourhood Battery Initiative (NBI) is open, inviting applications..
Four Werribee schools are set to become greener and more environmentally sustainable while reducing their electricity costs, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced four schools in Werribee are among 171 government schools across Victoria that will receive solar..
Victorians experiencing mental illness, including those in Werribee, will have access to better treatment, care and support closer to loved ones, under recommendations handed down by the final report from Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental health System. The Commission today delivered its final report –..
Teachers and school staff in Werribee will benefit from targeted preventive programs designed to safeguard their mental health and wellbeing, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that Manor Lakes P-12 College is among 17 schools across Victoria that..
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with levelling the playing field with vouchers worth up to $200 each available for our state’s most vulnerable families to put towards the cost of their kids playing the sports they love. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today..