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Archives for October, 2021

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AN EARLY CHILDHOOD CAREER PATH START FOR WERRIBEE STUDENTS

Secondary students in the Werribee District eager to work in the early childhood sector can start their career path early, thanks to a new partnership between a national early childhood provider and the Victorian Government’s Head Start program. Minister for Education James Merlino launched a..

HELPING MORE WERRIBEE LOCALS BUY THEIR OWN HOME

The Victorian Government is helping more locals in Werribee to buy their own home with the launch of the Victorian Homebuyer Fund (VHF). The government announced the $500 million VHF today, which is expected to support more than 3,000 Victorians become homeowners. The VHF shared..

PRESERVING THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY FOR YOUNG VICTORIANS

Werribee students with a keen interest in civics and citizenship can apply for the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and critical thinking through an immersive onshore study tour, thanks to the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced applications are now open for the..

FUNDING TO REDUCE WASTE THROUGH DESIGN

A new round of Victorian Government funding will improve environmental and economic outcomes for Victoria by supporting collaborative projects that aim to design out waste. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said more than $750,000 of funding is available through the Recycling Victoria Innovation Fund to..

SUPPORTING OUR SENIOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION STUDENTS

The Victorian Government is making sure every secondary school student whose Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies have been disrupted by the pandemic will receive extra support to complete their certificates. VET students will benefit from catch-up funding – helping schools and non-school providers cover..

TREE PLANTING UNDERWAY FOR COOLER, GREENER WEST

More trees will begin going into the ground across Wyndham this month, establishing green canopies and creating cooler spaces, thanks to the first phase of the Victorian Government’s More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West initiative. The Government is investing $5 million to plant both..

GROWING TEAM HELPS VICTORIAN JOB SEEKERS FIND WORK

Victorians looking for a new job or a career change can now access free advice and support from a 600-strong force of advocates, mentors and career counsellors, ensuring no Victorian is left behind in the search for work. The $260 million employment service is being..

TUTOR PROGRAM TO CONTINUE IN WYNDHAM SCHOOLS

The Victorian Government will make sure that not one school student in Werribee is left behind in the wake of the pandemic, with the state’s extraordinarily successful tutor program to continue until the end of 2022. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced $230.4 million will..

MORE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR WERRIBEE STUDENTS

Secondary students in the Werribee District will now have access to vital mental health support at school with the roll out of mental health practitioners to every Victorian government secondary and specialist school now complete. The $51.2 million Mental Health Practitioners initiative has been finalised..

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER ACTION GRANTS ANNOUNCED

A community group in Werribee has shared in over $11,300 funding as part of the Community Volunteer Action Grants program, aimed at supporting communities and community organisations and volunteers across Victoria and in the Werribee District. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Werribee River Association..