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Archives for June, 2021

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FUNDING TO SUPPORT IMPORTANT UPGRADES AT WERRIBEE SCHOOLS

Werribee schools will be eligible to receive a funding boost to deliver small but important upgrades, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Minor Capital Works Fund. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the opening of Round 2 of the Minor Capital Works Fund which gives..

WERRIBEE SCHOOLS SUPPORTED WITH MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

Schools in Werribee are among more than 250 across the state to receive a boost to essential maintenance projects, thanks to the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced schools in Werribee were among 282 schools across Victoria to share in $12.48 million in..

GRANTS OPEN FOR CHILDREN’S WEEK CELEBRATION IN WERRIBEE

Victorian not-for-profit organisations and local councils can apply for grants of up to $1,000 to host an event during Children’s Week 2021, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas invited eligible organisations in Werribee to apply for a grant to help..

VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT KICKING GOALS FOR WERRIBEE FOOTBALL CLUB

The Werribee Football Club has been given a boost to help it recover from the impact of the pandemic and thrive in the restructured VFL competition. Member for Werribee announced that the Werribee Tigers had scored a $130,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Strengthening Victoria’s..

FUNDING BOOST FOR LITTLE RIVER’S MECHANICS‘ INSTITUTE LIBRARY

The Little River Mechanics’ Institute will carry out restoration work on its heritage collection books and install audio-visual and theatrical lighting facilities, thanks to a $12,000 State Government grant. Local Government Minister Shaun Leane has announced the Institute will receive the grant from the Public..

A NEW ERA FOR THE PREMIER’S SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS

Entries are now open for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2021 – Victoria’s prestigious annual sustainability awards program. Now in its nineteenth year, the award categories have been refreshed to ensure they reflect contemporary ideas of sustainability in Victoria and global best practice. Sustainability Victoria has..

DELIVERING A NEW MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACT FOR WERRIBEE

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Mental Health that Victorians can have their say on a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, which will be the cornerstone for the redesigned mental health and wellbeing system that Victorians deserve. The..

WERRIBEE CLUBS SCORE SPORT GRANTS

Four grassroots sport clubs and organisations in Werribee are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a share in funding from the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the latest successful applicants from Werribee of..

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON BUSHFIRE RISK

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) wants residents from communities in Werribee to share how they want to communicate about bushfire risk and consult on the information they need to be best prepared each fire season. Through Engage Victoria, Werribee residents can share with FFMVic exactly..

$20M GRANTS NOW OPEN FOR MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES

Mental health and alcohol and drug services across Victoria will share $20 million in funding to upgrade vital infrastructure, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed the announcement that applications for the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Facility..

WORK STARTS ON WERRIBEE SCHOOL UPGRADES

Students at Werribee Secondary College are a step closer to getting the facilities they need for a great start in life, with an architect appointed to design the school’s exciting upgrade. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that VTAS Architecture has been appointed to design..

VOUCHERS TO GIVE KIDS IN WERRIBEE A SPORTING CHANCE

The Victorian Government is getting on with levelling the playing field with vouchers worth up to $200 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 encouraged eligible families..

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR VICTORIAN LANDCARE AWARDS

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging locals in Werribee to nominate for the 2021 Victorian Landcare Awards which recognises individuals and groups in Victoria for their outstanding contributions to environmental volunteering and preserving the unique Australian landscape. Faced with the devastation of bushfires, the..

LEARN LOCAL AWARDS 2021 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

Nominations are now open for the 15th annual Victorian Learn Local Awards, recognising excellence in the adult education sector in Werribee. The event is presented by the Adult, Community and Further Education Board (ACFE Board) and shine a spotlight on learners, trainers and leaders. Member..

CLUBS RECEIVE FURTHER SUPPORT TO PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY

Community sporting organisations across the state will benefit from further funding to help level the playing field for women and girls, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Change Our Game initiative. 86 community sport and recreation organisations from across Victoria have been successful in receiving..