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GRANTS AVAILABLE TO STAMP OUT GRAFFITI IN WERRIBEE ELECTORATE

The Werribee electorate is being urged to work with the Wyndham City Council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti hotspots. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants that will provide funding of up to $30,000…

A YEAR ON, HOMES FOR VICTORIANS IS MAKING THINGS FAIR IN WYNDHAM

Thousands of Victorians now have the comfort and security of a new home thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s ground-breaking Homes for Victorians initiative.   A year after its launch, more than 1255 first home buyers have benefited from stamp duty exemptions and concessions in Wyndham. This..

WORKS UNDERWAY ON DUNCANS ROAD INTERCHANGE

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with building the Duncans Road and Princes Freeway interchange at Werribee, which will slash congestion for drivers as part of the $1.8 billion Western Roads Upgrade. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the early works of the..

MAKING WERRIBEE KINDERGARTENS MORE INCLUSIVE

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Werribee kindergartens upgrade their buildings and playgrounds and buy equipment to provide a more inclusive environment for children with disabilities and additional needs. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced $6.4 million for the new Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program..

NEW SITE FOR NEW WERRIBEE SCHOOL

The new Wollahra Primary School is a step closer, with a site in Wyndham Vale being acquired as part of a $236.8 million investment by the Andrews Labor Government to buy the land needed to meet the future needs of Melbourne’s fastest growing communities. Tim..

BUILDING MATESHIP WITH MORE MEN’S SHEDS

The Werribee community is being encouraged to apply for an Andrews Labor Government grant to build more men’s sheds and support the emotional and social health of men. This year’s Men’s Shed Funding Program grant round – with $885,000 up for grabs – has an..

MORE SCHOOL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Teachers and students are being encouraged to think about how they can improve school facilities for students with disabilities or special needs, with round four of the Inclusive School Fund now open. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encouraged schools to be creative and innovative with..

SUPPORTING NEW MUMS AND DADS RIGHT IN THE WERRIBEE ELECTORATE

More Werribee families facing disadvantage from across the state will be eligible for extra parenting help and advice thanks to an Andrews Labor Government boost for supported playgroups. Tim Pallas MP today announced Werribee families will benefit from a $22.1 million expansion of the Supported..

MORE POLICE FOR THE WESTERN SUBURBS TO SUPPORT A SAFER COMMUNITY

Melbourne’s western suburbs will see more police on the streets, with an additional 42 officers above attrition due to hit the beat over the next year as the Andrews Labor Government continues to deliver the biggest boost to police resources in history. Premier Daniel Andrews..

CEDA ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL OVERVIEW – TREASURER TIM PALLAS

First, can I thank Melinda Cilento and Michael Camilleri from CEDA. CEDA makes an invaluable contribution to public life in Victoria through hosting events like today’s lunch and publications like the annual Economic and Political Overview. Can I also thank Michael Blythe and Damien Augustinus..

WERRIBEE ATHLETES ARE GOING PLACES

Getting to the finish line is sometimes only half the battle for some of our emerging sports stars, so the Andrews Labor Government is making getting to the start line a lot easier. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that applications for the next..

HERITAGE GRANTS TO HELP PRESERVE LOCAL ICONS

The Andrews Labor Government is helping restore some of Werribee’s much loved heritage assets. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that round three of the Labor Government’s Living Heritage Program is now open. The program is giving communities the resources they need to protect..

TIME FOR WERRIBEE TO GET ACTIVE THIS APRIL

The Werribee community is once again being urged to get active through the Premier’s Active April challenge, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today urged locals to spring into action and sign up for Active April. Everyone should enjoy..

HELPING WERRIBEE KIDS BECOME MATHS MASTERS

The Andrews Labor Government is helping pre-schoolers and their families in the Werribee electorate to improve their maths skills through a new early years’ program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that early childhood educators at The Smith Family will participate in Let’s Count..

ACTIVE CLUB GRANTS TO GET MORE WERRIBEE LOCALS MOVING

Health promotion foundation VicHealth is aiming to get more Werribee locals taking part in community sport with around $400,000 in new Active Club Grants funding announced today. Community sport clubs in Werribee electorate are encouraged to apply for the grants to start up new social..

ALMOST ONE MILLION VICTORIAN KIDS HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL

New and improved programs, resources and facilities will greet almost one million students heading back to school this week thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed local students in Werribee electorate to a new school year, and encouraged them to..

HELPING PEOPLE IN WERRIBEE ELECTORATE GET INTO THEIR FIRST HOME

The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier and fairer for Victorians to get into their first home, with the Homes for Victorians package helping hundreds of people across Victoria in only the first six months of the package. Announced last year, the Homes for..

Providing Choice And Affordability For First Home Buyers

A new pilot program helping Victorians get into their first home took a significant step today, with a range of metropolitan and regional destinations identified as priority locations. Through the Andrews Labor Government’s HomesVic program the government will provide up to 25% of the purchase price of..