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WERRIBEE CLUBS SCORE SPORT GRANTS

Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence today announced that 4 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 $900K from the Victorian Government…

$54,500 TO GO TOWARDS REFURBISHING WERRIBEE COAST GUARD

The Andrews Labor Government has invested $54,500 in the Werribee Coast Guard to improve infrastructure and facilities, backing the important work that our volunteers do. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that the Werribee Coast Guard would receive funding to deliver building and site..

MINISTERS STATEMENT : BUDGET 2020-2021

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:08): I said on budget day that this is a budget for jobs, and it absolutely is. Before the pandemic we saw that some 523 000 new Victorian jobs were created between November 2014 and March..

MINISTERS STATEMENT : BUDGET 2020-2021

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (13:16): It may have escaped the attention of some, but yesterday I delivered a budget—a budget that was probably the most important budget in living memory for this state, a budget that is about..

PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST IN WERRIBEE

When the Andrews Labor Government was elected, we promised to put people first. As our state begins its recovery from the global pandemic, people will continue to be our priority. The Victorian Budget 2020/21 delivers on the investments that will see our community recover –..

UPGRADING WARRINGA PARK SCHOOL BRICK BY BRICK

This year, Wyndham families have done an incredible job in supporting students to learn from home. As kids get back into the classroom, we want to make sure they have the fantastic new learning spaces they deserve. The Andrews Labor Government has built and upgraded..

WYNDHAM BUSINESSES GOING DIGITAL FOR COVID NORMAL

Wyndham businesses are being called on to build their digital capabilities as restrictions are eased with the launch of the Victorian Government’s Small Business Digital Adaptation Program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed the launch of the program which will help eligible Wyndham sole traders..

WERRIBEE CHILDREN EMBRACE READING AT HOME

Children across Wyndham have been exploring far off lands and going on countless adventures as part of this year’s Premiers’ Reading Challenge. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today congratulated the students who had taken part in the challenge and experienced the joy and wonder of..

PUTTING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF VICTORIANS FIRST IN WERRIBEE

Today Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed the announcement from the Premier and Deputy Premier that the Victorian Budget 2020/21 will include $868.6 million to ensure Victorians have the mental health support they need as we get on with fixing a broken system. This includes..

MINISTERS STATEMENT : COVID-19

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:12): Figures released this week show that consumer and business confidence is roaring back in Victoria. This confidence reflects the community’s understanding that Victoria is getting the virus under control, thanks to the good..

MEMBERS STATEMENT : WERRIBEE OPEN RANGE ZOO

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:36): I recently had the pleasure of showing the Premier and the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change around the fantastic Werribee Open Range Zoo, although I suspect it was not their first..

HELPING WERRIBEE KIDS GET THE MOST OUT OF KINDER

Every Victorian child attending a funded kindergarten program in Werribee will get the most out of their learning and development with the final stage of the $160 million Australian-first School Readiness Funding rolling out. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has announced 32 early childhood services..

DELIVERING SUPPORT FOR VICTORIA’S VETERANS IN WERRIBEE

The Victorian Government is continuing to support veterans and their families in Werribee, with the latest round of support grants. Minister for Veterans Shaun Leane and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the successful recipients from three separate veterans’ grants programs, delivering 62 projects..

MORE SUPPORT FOR WERRIBEE KINDER KIDS THIS TERM

Early childhood services in Werribee will get a funding boost to support children participate in kinder during Term 4 and get ready for school. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced 32 kinders in Werribee are part of the more than 1700 state-wide that will..

EXPANSION TO MAKE WERRIBEE THE PREMIER OPEN RANGE ZOO

The $84 million expansion of Werribee Zoo into Australia’s Premier Open Range Zoo will provide a significant boost for the local economy including the creation of 350 jobs, including 90 direct jobs. The funding announced today will be used to expand the zoo over the..

HAVE YOUR SAY ON VICTORIA‘S NEW CONTAINER DEPOSIT SCHEME

With growing volumes of beverage containers Victorians can continue to dispose of their bottles knowing that soon there will be a 10 cent refund for aluminium, glass and plastic drink containers returned for recycling. Before the scheme rolls out, Victorians are encouraged have their say..

WYNDHAM COMMUNITY & EDUCATION CENTRE FINALIST IN 2020 LEARN LOCAL AWARDS

Wyndham Community & Education Centre in Werribee been nominated for their outstanding work in supporting learners to establish pathways for themselves into further education, employment or volunteer roles. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today congratulated the Wyndham Community & Education Centre for being nominated for..