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MEMBERS STATEMENT: TOKYO OLYMPICS

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) I congratulate all our athletes who represented Australia in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this year—especially those from my electorate of Werribee and the wider Wyndham area. I’m sure there were many locals like..

TACKLING ROADSIDE WEEDS AND PESTS IN WYNDHAM

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing its support for regional and rural councils to prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals across Victoria. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has welcomed the $11,713 for Wyndham City Council from Local Government Victoria’s Roadside Weeds and Pests..

CELEBRATING CHILDREN’S WEEK WITH COMMUNITY GRANTS

The Victorian Government is helping thousands of children celebrate Children’s Week in October by supporting local councils and not-for-profit organisations with grants for fun and free educational activities. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced two organisations in Werribee will receive grants of up to $1,000..

NEW PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST KINDER PLACES IN WYNDHAM

The Victorian Government is creating extra kinder places in Wyndham to make sure young children in the area can access and enjoy Three-Year-Old Kinder, thanks to a new council partnership. Minister for Early Childhood Ingrid Stitt today announced a $47 million Building Blocks partnership with..

WERRIBEE TO HAVE SAY ON NEW LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Victorians are being invited to have their say about the local mental health services they want to see as the Andrews Labor Government delivers a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas invited the local community..

WORK STARTS ON THOMAS CHIRNSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL UPGRADE

Better facilities are on their way for students at Thomas Chirnside Primary School with works commencing on an important upgrade thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced works are underway at Thomas Chirnside Primary School to deliver an upgrade of..

SUPPORTING MULTICULTURAL VICTORIANS IN WERRIBEE

The Victorian Government is helping Victorians from multicultural backgrounds in Werribee continue putting healthy and culturally appropriate food on the table as Victorians do their bit by staying home. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced $10,000 funding for the Melbourne Nepalese Community West, and $15,000..

GRANTS FOR WERRIBEE BUSINESSES TO REDUCE PACKAGING WASTE

Packaging waste is being turned into new products including toys and shopping baskets thanks to funding from the Victorian Government, paving the way towards a more sustainable economy. With grants of up to $50,000, the Investment Support Grants for Packaging will help small to medium..

VICTORIAN STUDENTS TOP THE CLASS IN NAPLAN

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, students in the Education State are excelling – with Victorian kids across the state, recording the nation’s highest NAPLAN results and huge improvements on previous years. Since 2015, the Andrews Labor Government has invested more than $22.2 billion in..

EXTRA LEARNING SPACE COMING TO MANOR LAKES P-12 COLLEGE

Students at Manor Lakes P-12 College will soon get state-of-the-art, double-storey relocatable classrooms to meet growing student enrolments, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that Manor Lakes P-12 College will receive modern, double-storey relocatable buildings, to offer flexibility to..

SOLAR PANELS FOR GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS

The Victorian Government will install solar panels at government schools, helping them be greener and more environmentally sustainable while reducing electricity costs. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that applications are now open for Werribee schools to apply for funding to install solar power systems…

DRIVE-THROUGH VACCINATION CLINIC FOR WYNDHAM

After a successful start for Australia’s first drive through vaccination clinic in Melton, Victoria will now be home to an additional three drive-through sites – helping us reach our goal of one million doses in the next five weeks. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas, Member..

LIVE PERFORMANCE SUPPORT NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

The Victorian Government is providing more support for live performance events that have been cancelled due to the recent coronavirus restrictions. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said that applications are now open for the second round of the Government’s Live Performance Support Program to assist..

HELP TRAIN A NEW GENERATION OF SKILLED VICTORIAN WORKERS

Industry experts from Werribee are being encouraged to sign-up as TAFE teachers, with a new incentive program funded by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the launch of the new TAFE Teacher Training Scholarship, with up to 200 study assistance scholarships..

BUILDING BOOST FOR VICTORIAN SCHOOLS

The Werribee community will soon benefit from a massive school infrastructure boost, with the Andrews Labor Government delivering new schools and upgrades across the Catholic and independent education sectors. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced a local project as part of 34 projects across..

WORK STARTS ON WERRIBEE SCHOOL UPGRADES

Students at Manor Lakes P-12 College are a step closer to getting the facilities they need for a great start in life, with an architect appointed to design the school’s exciting upgrade. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that Conrad Gargett has been appointed to..

WELCOMING AUTISTIC KIDS TO WERRIBEE MANSION

Historic Werribee Mansion has become a more welcoming place for children with autism thanks to a partnership funded by the Victorian Government. While trips to parks can be enjoyed by all Victorians, for children with autism, a visit can be an experience that increases their..