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YOUNG PEOPLE IN WERRIBEE TO GET A JUMPSTART! ON A HEALTHY FUTURE

VicHealth is partnering with community groups and organisations across Victoria to give 180 local ideas a JumpStart! in creating vibrant, active and connected communities of young people. JumpStart! is a VicHealth initiative focused on building healthier communities through community sport, active play, art and food..

ANOTHER CHAPTER FOR THE PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE

Werribee children can go ‘wild about reading’, as they embark on the annual Premiers’ Reading Challenge for another year. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the 2023 Premiers’ Reading Challenge is open and is encouraging Werribee students and families to get behind the initiative that..

Return Of International Students Buoys Victoria

International students are flocking to Victoria and Melbourne – Australia’s best student city – injecting energy, boosting the economy and providing a ready supply of workers for jobs. Department of Home Affairs data shows since international borders reopened in December 2021, the number of student..

Delivering More Surgery In Melbourne’s West

Hundreds more patients in Melbourne’s west will get the elective surgery they need sooner – thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $1.5 billion COVID Catch Up Plan. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today visited the newly opened Werribee Rapid Access Hub..

Steady Hand Keeps Victoria’s Economy Strong

A snapshot of the state’s finances shows Victoria is in sound shape as the economy continues a sustained recovery from the effects of the global pandemic that is growing jobs and underpinning confidence. Victoria’s Mid-Year Financial Report, published today, reveals a resilient state that recorded..

Future Of Zero-Emission Flying On Show At Avalon

Victorians will get a glimpse into the future of flying at the Australian International Airshow this week, with cutting-edge electric aircraft, aerial taxis and cargo drones part of an Andrews Labor Government display. Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas today launched the Government’s Advanced..

Workers, Businesses Make Victoria’s Economy Number One

Victoria’s economy is the strongest in the nation with the state leading all-comers in a key economic indicator – state final demand – in the December quarter and over the year. Today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) results show that Victoria’s growth in final demand..

WERRIBEE CLUBS URGED TO APPLY FOR SPORTING CLUB GRANTS

Grassroots sports and active recreation clubs and organisations across Werribee are being urged to apply for funding to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced applications have opened for the Andrews Labor Government’s latest round of the Sporting Club..

PRIORITY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE IN WERRIBEE OPEN

The Victorian Government is continuing to provide local Werribee residents with more primary care options with the Werribee Priority Primary Care Centre (PPCC) now up and running. The GP-led centre is now accepting both bookings and walk-ins and is well equipped to handle a range..

GRANTS FOR WERRIBEE LOCAL SPORTS CLUBS TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD

The Victorian Government is backing more women and girls in Werribee to get involved in community sport and recreation. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that applications for the 2022-23 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program had opened. Offered through the Office for Women..

ABORIGINAL ATHLETES IN WERRIBEE GET SET FOR MORE GRANTS

The Victorian Government is getting on with helping Aboriginal Victorians in Werribee, get on the park and into more sport and active recreation through the next round of the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encourages the Victorian Aboriginal community to..

Spirits Soar As Victorian Beverage Exports Boom

Global demand for Victorian beverages is exploding, with local distilleries and drinks producers taking advantage of new trade opportunities with support from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas today visited Starward Distillery in Fishermans Bend where the company’s expert distillers..

BACKING WERRIBEE’S CREATIVE INNOVATORS

Werribee’s creative professionals with big ideas to transform their practice and build their skills and careers are invited to apply for the latest round of the Victorian Government’s creative R&D program, the Creators Fund. The fund, which aligns with grants in the medical, science and..

GRANTS OPEN FOR WERRIBEE FOOTY AND NETBALL CLUBS

The Andrews Labor Government is ramping up its support of country and outer metropolitan football and netball clubs with $2.5 million worth of grants to back clubs and help communities like Wyndham boost their home ground advantage through the 2022-23 Country Football and Netball Program…

New Schools For Melbourne’s Growing West

More than one million Victorian students returned to school this week, with families in Melbourne’s growing western suburbs benefitting from five of 12 new schools open for Term 1. Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins officially opened Ngarri Primary School, Karwan Primary School, Nearnung Primary School,..

New Paris Trade Office To Champion Victorian Businesses

Victorian businesses will have greater opportunities to export to Europe and connect with international investors through a new Victorian Government Trade and Investment office to open in Paris in coming days. Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas today announced the new office in the..

New Record Low Regional Unemployment Rate For Victoria

Victoria has achieved a record low unemployment rate in regional areas as more than 7,000 new regional jobs were added across the state in December. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show that Victoria’s strong economy is continuing to grow jobs in towns and cities..