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GRANTS TO GIVE PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY IN WERRIBEE MORE ACCESS

Victorians with a disability will soon have more accessible bathrooms in their community, thanks to a $2 million Andrews Labor Government investment to boost access and equality. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today urged local governments and not-for-profit organisations to apply for one of 20..

Victorian Jobs Growth Continues To Climb

Record jobs growth continues in Victoria, with almost a quarter of a million jobs created in the state since the Andrew’s Labor Government took office. Data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows 246,400 jobs have been created in Victoria since November..

NEW CRIME STATS PROMISING BUT MORE WORK TO BE DONE

The Andrews Labor Government’s record investment in officers, resources and technology was helping Victoria Police crackdown on crime in Wyndham. State members that cover the Wyndham LGA Telmo Languiller, Tim Pallas and Jill Hennessy say the latest crime statistics show police are making more arrests..

LABOR DELIVERS BMX’S BEST TO WERRIBEE

The Werribee electorate is set to host some of the best athletes from around the country thanks to a $5000 funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today announced that Werribee has secured the 2017 Wyndham BMX Club State Championships..

Music Boost for Manorvale Primary School

Manorvale Primary School is one of 44 recipients to receive brand new musical instruments as part of the second and final round of the Musical Instrument Grants Program. The program has given eligible schools the chance to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to..

A HELPING HAND TO BETTER MANAGE CHRONIC ILLNESSES

More people in Werribee living with a chronic illness will get support from their local peer-led support groups thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced applications were open for the Health Condition Support Grants Program. The Andrews..

RAISING A GLASS TO THE FUTURE OF LOCAL WINE

The Andrews Labor Government is driving even more tourists, connoisseurs and locals to the Wyndham region through its support of Victoria’s wine industry. Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford launched the Wine Industry Development Strategy and round two of the Wine Growth Fund to support initiatives..

Western Metropolitan Partnership to Give Communities a Voice

The Andrews Labor Government has appointed members to Melbourne’s six Metropolitan Partnerships, a new platform for cooperative engagement between governments, businesses and communities. These Partnerships will identify the opportunities and priorities that exist across government, business and community sectors so that all Melburnians have access..

Victorian Economy Shining Bright Like A Diamond

Victoria’s economy is the powerhouse of the nation – with final demand growing faster than any other state and creating more jobs than every other state combined. Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today also shows Victoria’s State Final Demand grew by..

L2P LAUNCHES IN WYNDHAM AND HOBSONS BAY

The Andrews Labor Government is helping learner drivers in Wyndham and Hobsons Bay to get the driving practice they need. The Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan today launched the WynBay L2P program – a community-based initiative that recruits volunteers to help disadvantaged..

WERRIBEE’S BRAVE TRIPLE ZERO STARS CELEBRATED

  Fifty-one brave young Victorians have been honoured today for their heroic and life-saving actions in the face of an emergency at the 13th annual Junior Triple Zero Hero Awards. Tim Pallas MP has congratulated Ikran Hassan & Joshua Fernandes and an anonymous young resident..

A Fair And Balanced Fire Services Property Levy

The 2017/18 Fire Services Property Levy, in place to fund the State’s vital fire services, will collect the same amount as in 2016/17. This will mean Victorian property owners in each land use category will on average contribute the same – or in some cases..

BOOST FOR EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS IN WERRIBEE

  Victorian emergency management volunteers are getting a well-deserved funding boost thanks to the Victorian Government’s $15 million Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants program. Hundreds of grant applications for equipment, communications, facility upgrades and community engagement and training have already been received from volunteer organisations..

TWO MILLION BREAKFASTS SERVED TO VICTORIAN KIDS

  The Andrews Labor Government’s expanded School Breakfast Clubs have now served more than two million meals across Victoria – giving children from families in need in Werribee a brighter and healthier start to the day. Since the launch of the program at the start..

WYNDHAM TECH SCHOOL DESIGNS UNVEILED

  Students in Wyndham area are a step closer to getting a brand new Tech School, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Education James Merlino, Member for Werribee Tim Pallas, Member for Altona Jill Hennessy and Member for Tarneit Telmo Languiller today released..

HELPING SHAPE WERRIBEE’S SUPPORT FOR CARERS

Consultations for the Andrews Labor Government’s Carer Statement are underway, to outline how we can best support and recognise carers in our local community. These consultations are happening all across the state in coming weeks to gather the views of people responsible for providing valuable..

COMMUNITIES WORKING TOGETHER TO PREVENT FAMILY VIOLENCE

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to work toward a Victoria free from family violence, with a significant boost in funding for community groups and organisations across the state. Minister for the Prevention of Violence Fiona Richardson today announced a further $1.2 million for the..