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..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (13:10): On 2 October the Andrews Labor government announced a $196.6 million package of one-off cash grants for eligible construction businesses, including sole traders most affected by the recent building sector restrictions period. More than 70 000 construction..

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..

Wyndham businesses most affected by recent public health lockdowns have received millions of dollars in direct support from the Victorian Government. More than $10 billion in direct economic support has been delivered to businesses across Victoria over the course of the pandemic, including $4.2 billion..

The Victorian government is launching a new recruitment drive to help keep children safe and families strong, calling on new graduates and career changers in Werribee to consider joining the ranks of Victoria’s child protection workforce. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is calling on locals..

The Victorian Government is helping children in Werribee get the best start to life by supporting local kindergartens with access to state-of-the-art technology to help deliver their funded kinder programs. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Building Blocks Improvement Grants for four services in Werribee..

Applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants program, which supports wildlife shelters across the state. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encouraged wildlife shelter operators and foster carers based in Werribee to apply for these grants to support this important work. Wildlife..

The Victorian Government is supporting public libraries to expand and adapt their services for local communities, providing connection and learning opportunities during the pandemic. Local libraries across Wyndham will receive a funding boost of 3.5 per cent to expand library collections, online services and programs..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) I wish to acknowledge to the house the passing of Tony Cahill, a long-time comrade and resident of my electorate of Werribee. Tony was always an active member of the Labor Party. He was..

The finalists in the 2021 Victorian Education Excellence Awards have been announced, with 41 local principals, teachers, and support teams named among the most outstanding educators in Victoria. The awards are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year are the premiere employee recognition program for staff..

The Victorian Government is continuing its investment in Melbourne’s west, with the completion of a new four-way signalised intersection on the corner of Alfred Road, Princes Highway, and Coldstream Avenue, Werribee. The intersection will improve traffic conditions for the Werribee community, enhancing safety and easier..

Werribee Secondary College, Woodville Primary School, and Wyndham Central College are home to three out of hundreds of Victorian teachers, principals, school administrators and policy makers being recognised for their long-serving dedication to students and families, through the Recognition of Service to Victorian Education program…

A local Werribee school will receive a boost to undertake essential maintenance projects, with the Victorian Government funding hundreds of projects making the state’s schools better places to teach and learn. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Suzanne Cory High School in the area is..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:48): I am pleased to update the house on the progress that the government is making towards its target of creating 400 000 jobs by 2025. As you know, last year we produced an ambitious target..

Victorian students will soon have more senior secondary options to get a great education no matter what their post-school goals, with the Victorian Government announcing new pathway options to suit every student. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today welcomed the introduction of legislation into Parliament..

As the serious Delta outbreak continues across the state, the Victorian Government is making sure more Victorians struggling during this difficult period have access to the mental health and wellbeing support they need. On top of the $225 million the Government has already provided to..

The Victorian Government is bringing the vaccines to areas that need them most, by launching a massive community pop-up vaccination program targeting 100 priority postcodes across the state, with an immediate focus on the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne. With new vaccination records being..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:56): I am pleased to update the house on the actions that the Andrews Labor government is taking to help our helpers—the people who have helped secure the safety of our state during the..