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Wyndham Communities Benefit From $50 Million

WYNDHAM COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM $50 MILLION Wyndham City Council can now apply for funding to fast-track community facility projects, with the opening of the Victorian Government’s 2019-20 Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF). Minister for Local Government Adem Somyurek today announced the opening of the latest funding..

New Name for New School in Wyndham South Revealed

NEW NAME FOR NEW SCHOOL IN WYNDHAM SOUTH REVEALED The name of the new Wyndham South (Riverwalk) Primary school opening in Wyndham South in 2020 has now been chosen, following local community consultation. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP today unveiled that Riverwalk Primary School..

Delivering Support for Wyndham Libraries

DELIVERING SUPPORT FOR WYNDHAM LIBRARIES The Andrews Labor Government is investing in improving public libraries in Wyndham so that local communities continue to have access to quality facilities. Minister for Local Government Adem Somyurek today announced $4.5 million was available as part of the 2019-20..

SMALL BUSINESS BUS BRINGS ADVICE ON WHEELS TO WERRIBEE

Small business operators in the Werribee area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Wednesday, 26 September 2018. The Victorian Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small Business..

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: WERRIBEE ELECTORATE LEVEL CROSSING REMOVALS

Mr PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:41:35): I wish to update the house on my recent visit to Werribee Primary School to announce funding of $275 000 from the Andrews Labor government to replace the roof of the school’s administration building…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Mr PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (11:31:45): I am pleased to update the house on the regional unemployment rate, which now sits at an all-time record low of 3.8 per cent. Contrast that to five years ago, when there was an..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: ECONOMY

Mr PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:30:00): I rise to update the house on how Victoria’s economy is leading the nation. The CommSec State of the States report, released late last month, found that Victoria is the standalone state leading the..

WYNDHAM GETS A BOOST FOR A HEALTHIER PORT PHILLIP BAY

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP today announced more than $22,000 from round three of the Andrews Labor Government’s Port Phillip Bay Fund (PPBF) grants to support a healthier Port Phillip Bay. The latest round of the Labor Government’s Port Phillip Bay Fund (PPBF) will..

NEW FUNDING TO HELP GROW LOCAL SPORTS CLUBS IN WYDNHAM

Sports clubs in Wyndham can now apply for a share in around $500,000 in VicHealth funding   to get more Victorians active and playing sport. The latest round of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants, which open today, provides funding of up to $3,000 or up to $10,000..

WYNDHAM’S LONGEST-SERVING EDUCATORS RECOGNISED

Wyndham teachers and staff are among more than 400 Victorians being recognised for their commitment and dedication to public education, at a ceremony for Department of Education and Training employees who have reached 40, 45, 50 and 55 years of service in 2019. Minister for..

HELPING MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES IN THE WERRIBEE DISTRICT CELEBRATE

More Victorian communities, including the Werribee district will be able to showcase and share their diverse cultures, traditions and food with others, thanks to new funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Richard Wynne and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced more..

BOOST FOR PALLIATIVE CARE IN WERRIBEE

The Andrews Labor Government is giving Werribee’s own Mercy Health a boost to assist them in their care of local patients nearing the end of their lives. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced a $140,610 grant to help the hard-working service in their critical..

HELPING WYNDHAM MANAGE E-WASTE

Wyndham residents can now dispose of their e-waste safely and easily ahead of the e-waste landfill ban starting on 1 July, 2019. The member for Werribee, Tim Pallas, said the e-waste to landfill ban was introduced by the Andrews Labor Government to ensure valuable materials..

CALL FOR COMMUNITY VIEWS ON BUSHFIRE CENTRE PROPOSAL

The Wyndham community is being invited to have their say on a new bushfire museum and education centre to raise awareness of the history, stories and lessons of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires, as well as other significant fires. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas called on..

BETTER BOATING AND BETTER FISHING FOR PEOPLE IN WYNDHAM

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on its commitments to better boating facilities and massive boosts to recreational fishing for thousands of Victorians thanks to an $82.2 million investment. As part of the Victorian Budget 2019/20, the Government is investing $35 million into Target One..

SOLAR TO POWER MORE HOMES IN WYNDHAM

Victorians in Wyndham are encouraged to take part in the next phase of the Andrews Labor Government’s landmark Solar Homes program, with more rebates for solar panels and hot water systems kicking off from 1 July 2019. Across Victoria, in 2019/20, the Solar Homes program..

INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS FUNDING NOW OPEN FOR WYNDHAM SCHOOLS

Wyndham schools can now apply to receive a funding boost to build all-access play areas, sensory gardens and outdoor learning areas to support students with disabilities and additional needs thanks to the Victorian Government. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced that the next round..

PREVENTING FAMILY VIOLENCE WITH WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICES

More Victorians will be trained in preventing family violence with new funding to teach people how to call out sexism and create gender equality policies in schools, health services, councils and workplaces. Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Gabrielle Williams today announced $1.2 million to..