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WORK STARTS ON WERRIBEE SCHOOL UPGRADES

Students at Werribee Secondary 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 VTAS Architecture has been appointed to design..

VOUCHERS TO GIVE KIDS IN WERRIBEE A SPORTING CHANCE

The Victorian Government is getting on with levelling the playing field with vouchers worth up to $200 available for our state’s most vulnerable families to put towards the cost of their kids playing the sports they love. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encouraged eligible families..

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR VICTORIAN LANDCARE AWARDS

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging locals in Werribee to nominate for the 2021 Victorian Landcare Awards which recognises individuals and groups in Victoria for their outstanding contributions to environmental volunteering and preserving the unique Australian landscape. Faced with the devastation of bushfires, the..

LEARN LOCAL AWARDS 2021 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

Nominations are now open for the 15th annual Victorian Learn Local Awards, recognising excellence in the adult education sector in Werribee. The event is presented by the Adult, Community and Further Education Board (ACFE Board) and shine a spotlight on learners, trainers and leaders. Member..

CLUBS RECEIVE FURTHER SUPPORT TO PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY

Community sporting organisations across the state will benefit from further funding to help level the playing field for women and girls, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Change Our Game initiative. 86 community sport and recreation organisations from across Victoria have been successful in receiving..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: BUDGET 2021-22

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (11:19): I rise to update the house on the positive feedback to last week’s budget. Berry Street described it as a once-in-a-generation budget, while the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia said the..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: BUDGET 2021/22

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:39): Last week’s budget featured a number of new initiatives for the Werribee community. Soon local residents will enjoy a quicker commute thanks to funding in the budget for the commencement of the vital..

WERRIBEE CLUBS SCORE SPORT GRANTS

An additional two grassroots sport clubs and organisations in the Werribee District are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a share in more than $3,600 from the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced..

HAVE YOUR SAY ON NEW PARKS FOR WERRIBEE

A new park funded by the Victorian Government is on the way for Werribee, and local people can now have their say on what it will look like. The new Werribee Township Regional Park is one of three new suburban parks – and Werribee River..

COASTCARE GRANTS NOW OPEN FOR LOCAL VOLUNTEER GROUPS

Local coastal volunteer and community groups have an opportunity to share in nearly $650,000 thanks to the Victorian Government’s Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced applications for the 2021 program are now open, with funding available to support large and..

VIC BUDGET 2021/22 CREATING JOBS, CARING FOR WERRIBEE

The Andrews Labor Government is creating jobs and caring for the people of Werribee. The Victorian Budget 2021/22 will support an average of 38,000 jobs every year over the next four years, while also investing in the care, services and infrastructure our community needs. Melbourne’s..

EXPERTS TO LEAD INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF WILDLIFE ACT

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging all Victorians to have their say on an expert review of Victoria’s Wildlife Act 1975. An expert advisory panel appointed by the Andrews Labor Government is embarking on a comprehensive review of the Act to ensure it is..

SUPPORTING WYNDHAM FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL STRESS

The Andrews Labor Government is helping families experiencing financial stress in Wyndham with the expansion of the Good Money program, which delivers no-interest loans and financial advice – providing a safe alternative to dodgy payday lenders and loan sharks. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today..

MORE SUPPORT TO MAKE SCHOOLS INCLUSIVE FOR ALL STUDENTS

The Andrews Labor Government is helping more schools build inclusive play areas, sensory gardens and outdoor learning areas to support students with disabilities and additional needs. In total there are 74 projects across the state that will share in over $12.5 million under Round 6..

SUPPORTING TRADITIONAL OWNERS TO CARE FOR COUNTRY

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Aboriginal Victorians to care for Country in Wyndham with a $22.6 million investment to reinvigorate Traditional Owner-led cultural land and fire management practices. As part of the Victorian Budget 2021/22, the funding will support Aboriginal Victorians to implement the..

RECORD INVESTMENT TO PROTECT VICTORIA FROM BUSHFIRE RISK

The Andrews Labor Government recently unveiled a record funding package to protect local communities, including in Werribee, across the state – aimed at reducing bushfire risk for the longer, hotter fire seasons to come. As part of the Victorian Budget 2021/22, a $517 million investment..

EVEN MORE WERRIBEE CLUBS SCORE SPORTS GRANTS

Five additional grassroots sport clubs and organisations in Werribee are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a share in more than $4,200 from the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the latest successful..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: WERRIBEE ELECTORATE SCHOOLS

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:36): I rise to update the house on my recent visit to Woodville Primary School and Wyndham Vale Primary School in my electorate of Werribee. Students at Woodville Primary School participated in the Andrews..