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MYKI GOES MOBILE

  Werribee passengers with an Android smartphone will be able to use their phone to pay for travel on Victoria’s public transport network from Thursday, 28 March. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said Mobile myki will make travel easier for passengers as they won’t need..

GRANTS OPEN FOR WERRIBEE FOOTY AND NETBALL CLUBS

The Andrews Labor Government is giving growing footy and netball clubs in country Victoria and outer metropolitan locations another chance to secure funding to upgrade grounds, courts and pavilions to welcome more members than ever before.   Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encouraged local clubs..

$1.3 MILLION BOOST TO TRAIN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

The Andrews Labor Government has announced $1.3 million for additional TAFE training, to be delivered in Werribee by Victoria University Polytechnic. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said the funding boost will provide equipment to help students enrolled in Certificate III in Civil Construction gain on-the-job..

SUPPORTING MEN’S HEALTH WITH MEN’S SHED BOOST

The Andrews Labor Government is building or upgrading men’s sheds for communities all over Victoria. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced this year’s Men’s Shed grant applications are now open. The Labor Government is investing nearly $900,000 to build, upgrade or refurbish men’s sheds,..

PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE FUTURE WORLD OF WORK

Young people across Victoria are being invited to talk about the workplace of the future at the Victorian Government’s Youth Summit on Friday 5 April at Marvel Stadium in Docklands, Melbourne. Rapid global, technological, social and environmental changes are transforming the way we work, where..

BUILDING THE FACILITIES OUR VETERANS DESERVE

The Andrews Labor Government and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas MP is inviting local organisations that support veterans to apply now for grants of up to $200,000 to spruce up their buildings and facilities. Minister for Veterans Robin Scott today opened a new funding round..

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GRAFFITI PREVENTION GRANTS

The Andrews Labor Government is helping local communities to protect their neighbourhoods from illegal graffiti, with applications now open for the Graffiti Prevention Grants program. Wyndham community groups can team up with their local council to apply for a grant of up to $30,000 to..

FREE TAFE COURSES STILL OPEN AS ENROLMENTS SKYROCKET

More than 13,500 Victorians are on their way to getting the skills they need for the most in-demand jobs, as the Andrews Labor Government’s Free TAFE initiative sends enrolment numbers skyrocketing. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas MP said that February saw a 60 per cent..

Treasurer’s Speech to CEDA

It’s nice to be back at CEDA’s Economic & Political Overview. This is always the ideal forum to outline the strength of the Victorian economy and how we’re travelling as a State. If you only listened to property pundits, you’d be forgiven for thinking it..

HELPING SENIOR VICTORIANS IN WYNDHAM TO KEEP HEALTHY AND CONNECTED

The Andrews Labor Government is helping improve the health and wellbeing of senior Victorians in Wyndham who are at risk of becoming socially isolated. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP is encouraging local community groups to apply for funding as part of the Labor Government’s..

FIRST STEPS FOR VICTORIA’S FREE BABY BUNDLE

Free Baby Bundles for first-time parents being delivered by the Andrews Labor Government are a step closer – and Victorians are being urged to nominate their favourite children’s books. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP today called on locals to have their say over which..

VICTORIANS URGED TO BE CAREFUL DURING EXTREME HEAT

The Andrews Labor Government is pleading with Victorians to heed the warnings this summer and look after themselves and others – particularly the elderly and young children – when the weather heats up. The Labor Government is currently promoting the Never Leave Kids in Cars..

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR VICTORIAN DISABILITY AWARDS

Inspirational Wyndham locals promoting the rights and participation of people with disability will be recognised by the ninth annual Victorian Disability Awards. Member for Werribee ,Tim Pallas MP today encouraged locals to apply for the Awards, which celebrate hardworking individuals and groups helping to build..

CELEBRATING WYNDHAM’S HEALTH VOLUNTEERS

Victorians who make a difference by volunteering in health will be recognised in the prestigious 2019 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards – now in their eleventh year. Tim Pallas MP today called for nominations to honour the hard-working and dedicated health volunteers from Wyndham who..

FIXING COUNTRY ROADS AS MAINTENANCE BLITZ RAMPS UP

Councils in Wyndham can now apply for a share in more than $70 million for safer and more reliable roads thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Second round grants of up to $1.5 million are now available to eligible councils to carry out important road..

GRANTS HELP WERRIBEE MUSIC VENUES BE GOOD NEIGHBOURS

Applications open tomorrow for Good Music Neighbours, an Andrews Labor Government program to help Victoria’s live music venues be better neighbours by managing the sound that goes to their local neighbourhoods. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today encouraged all local venues to apply for the..

COMMUNITY CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION GRANTS OPEN IN WYNDHAM

The Andrews Labor Government is investing a further $1 million to help regional communities prepare for the real impacts of climate change. The new Community Climate Change Adaptation (3CA) Grants program will fund local projects that build the adaptive capacity and resilience of regional communities..

GET SCREENED TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF CANCER IN WERRIBEE

To mark World Cancer Day, 4 February 2019, the Andrews Labor Government is encouraging all Victorians to make a commitment to themselves and their loved ones and get screened. More than one third of cancer cases can be prevented and another third can be cured..