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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

The finalists in the 2021 Victorian Education Excellence Awards have been announced, with 41 local principals, teachers, and support teams named among the most outstanding educators in Victoria. The awards are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year are the premiere employee recognition program for staff..

CONSTRUCTION OF KEY INTERSECTION IN WERRIBEE NOW COMPLETE

The Victorian Government is continuing its investment in Melbourne’s west, with the completion of a new four-way signalised intersection on the corner of Alfred Road, Princes Highway, and Coldstream Avenue, Werribee. The intersection will improve traffic conditions for the Werribee community, enhancing safety and easier..

WERRIBEE CELEBRATING LONGEST-SERVING TEACHERS

Werribee Secondary College, Woodville Primary School, and Wyndham Central College are home to three out of hundreds of Victorian teachers, principals, school administrators and policy makers being recognised for their long-serving dedication to students and families, through the Recognition of Service to Victorian Education program…

WERRIBEE SCHOOL SUPPORTED TO TICK OFF MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

A local Werribee school will receive a boost to undertake essential maintenance projects, with the Victorian Government funding hundreds of projects making the state’s schools better places to teach and learn. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Suzanne Cory High School in the area is..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: EMPLOYMENT

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:48): I am pleased to update the house on the progress that the government is making towards its target of creating 400 000 jobs by 2025. As you know, last year we produced an ambitious target..

MAKING SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL WORK FOR ALL STUDENTS

Victorian students will soon have more senior secondary options to get a great education no matter what their post-school goals, with the Victorian Government announcing new pathway options to suit every student. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today welcomed the introduction of legislation into Parliament..

WYNDHAM TO HAVE MORE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, CLOSE TO HOME

As the serious Delta outbreak continues across the state, the Victorian Government is making sure more Victorians struggling during this difficult period have access to the mental health and wellbeing support they need. On top of the $225 million the Government has already provided to..

NEW POP-UP VAX SITES FOR 100 POSTCODES ACROSS VICTORIA

The Victorian Government is bringing the vaccines to areas that need them most, by launching a massive community pop-up vaccination program targeting 100 priority postcodes across the state, with an immediate focus on the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne. With new vaccination records being..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:56): I am pleased to update the house on the actions that the Andrews Labor government is taking to help our helpers—the people who have helped secure the safety of our state during the..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: TOKYO OLYMPICS

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) I congratulate all our athletes who represented Australia in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this year—especially those from my electorate of Werribee and the wider Wyndham area. I’m sure there were many locals like..

TACKLING ROADSIDE WEEDS AND PESTS IN WYNDHAM

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing its support for regional and rural councils to prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals across Victoria. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has welcomed the $11,713 for Wyndham City Council from Local Government Victoria’s Roadside Weeds and Pests..

CELEBRATING CHILDREN’S WEEK WITH COMMUNITY GRANTS

The Victorian Government is helping thousands of children celebrate Children’s Week in October by supporting local councils and not-for-profit organisations with grants for fun and free educational activities. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced two organisations in Werribee will receive grants of up to $1,000..

NEW PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST KINDER PLACES IN WYNDHAM

The Victorian Government is creating extra kinder places in Wyndham to make sure young children in the area can access and enjoy Three-Year-Old Kinder, thanks to a new council partnership. Minister for Early Childhood Ingrid Stitt today announced a $47 million Building Blocks partnership with..

WERRIBEE TO HAVE SAY ON NEW LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Victorians are being invited to have their say about the local mental health services they want to see as the Andrews Labor Government delivers a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas invited the local community..

WORK STARTS ON THOMAS CHIRNSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL UPGRADE

Better facilities are on their way for students at Thomas Chirnside Primary School with works commencing on an important upgrade thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced works are underway at Thomas Chirnside Primary School to deliver an upgrade of..

SUPPORTING MULTICULTURAL VICTORIANS IN WERRIBEE

The Victorian Government is helping Victorians from multicultural backgrounds in Werribee continue putting healthy and culturally appropriate food on the table as Victorians do their bit by staying home. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced $10,000 funding for the Melbourne Nepalese Community West, and $15,000..

GRANTS FOR WERRIBEE BUSINESSES TO REDUCE PACKAGING WASTE

Packaging waste is being turned into new products including toys and shopping baskets thanks to funding from the Victorian Government, paving the way towards a more sustainable economy. With grants of up to $50,000, the Investment Support Grants for Packaging will help small to medium..