Nominations honouring Werribee’s dedicated individuals and teams who work to improve the lives of the state’s most vulnerable children are now open. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today called for nominations for the Robin Clark Protecting Children Awards, which recognise excellence in service across the..

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting locals in Werribee to access formal training, with a funding boost of $330,000 for the Wyndham Community and Education Centre. The Victorian Budget 2016/17 included $20 million for the Reconnect Program to support young people who left school early..

In an Australian first, the Andrews Labor Government will run a pilot program to create a fairer playing field for those applying for work, ensuring they get the best opportunities regardless of their background. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today welcomed the program, which aims..

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced Iramoo Primary School will receive funding to purchase new musical equipment. Grants of up to $5000 have been awarded to 43 Victorian schools under Round One of the Musical Instrument Grants program. Iramoo Primary School has a well..

A new pilot to help at-risk students stay in school gets underway in the western suburbs of Melbourne today. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas and Member for Tarneit, Telmo Languiller today announced the organisations that will run the Western Melbourne pilot. Lead by Anglicare Victoria,..

Students from across Werribee will get their hands on 3D printers, Oculus virtual reality devices and iPad-driven robots, as part of this year’s Education Week. Over the next week Werribee schools will also open their doors to the local community to showcase how they are..

Tuesday night’s Federal Budget was a bitter pill to swallow for Werribee students and their families. The Department of Education has undertaken an analysis to outline the impact of the Turnbull Government’s cuts to education announced in this Budget, including its shameful decision to walk..

The Andrews Labor Government today launched the Jobs Victoria Employment Network (JVEN), which will help disadvantaged Victorians find meaningful work and stay employed. Round one of JVEN will provide $25 million worth of grants to specialist employment providers, to help them connect disadvantaged jobseekers with..

The final stage of Manor Lakes College will be completed, with the Andrews Labor Government providing in $10.9 million funding. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the funding as part of the Victorian Budget 2016/17. The completed college will give local parents and families..

Wyndham resident will spend less time stuck in traffic with a significant investment to reduce congestion and boost safety on Dohertys Road. The Andrews Labor Government is investing $52 million in the Victorian Budget 2016/17 to upgrade Dohertys Road, between Fitzgerald Road and Grieve Parade,..

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has today welcomed Victoria’s first Creative Industries strategy; Creative state. Victoria has confirmed its status as Australia’s creative leader, with an ambitious new plan from the Andrews Labor Government that will create jobs, develop local talent and grow the state’s..

The 2016 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards will feature a new award to celebrate and honour the outstanding work that organisations and business are doing to create age-friendly communities. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP, today encouraged people in Werribee to nominate older volunteers..

Patients in Werribee will get the surgery they need sooner, with Australia’s largest ever one-off investment to tackle elective surgery waiting lists in the 2016-17 Victorian Budget. The $335 million boost will mean nearly 200,000 Victorians will get the surgery they need sooner this year…

The Andrews Labor Government’s 2016/17 Victorian Budget will provide the full funding required to build the Western Distributor Project – a second river crossing that will take thousands of trucks out of inner-west streets. The Western Distributor will deliver immediate travel time savings of up..

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP has today urged locals to nominate outstanding Victorians involved in the state’s Learn Local organisations as part of the 2016 Victorian Learn Local Awards are now open. The awards celebrate the contribution more than 300 Learn Local organisations make..

From today startups and entrepreneurs in the Wyndham region will be able to apply for support from the Andrews Labor Government’s $60 million startup initiative, LaunchVic, with funding guidelines for round one now open. The guidelines call for bright ideas from across the state that..

Grants to upgrade kindergarten and children’s centre facilities in Werribee are now open. The grants will also help enhance the services kindergartens offer local children and families. Tim Pallas MP today encouraged kindergartens and councils to apply for the grants to help ensure more children..

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has welcomed the turning on of lights at the Sneydes Road interchange in Werribee. This marks another milestone as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $71 million East Werribee Transport Improvements. The works included a $13 million safety upgrade for..