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Archives for June, 2017

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LABOR COMES TO THE AID OF WERRIBEE SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

The Andrews Labor Government will replace sporting equipment stolen from the Werribee Softball Association. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the club would receive $1,998 from the Labor Government’s Sport and Recreation Emergency Equipment Grants program. The grant allows Werribee Softball Association to replace..

IMPROVING WERRIBEE KINDERS AND CHILDCARE CENTRES BRICK BY BRICK

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure more families in the Werribee electorate can access better local kindergartens and early childhood centres by building and upgrading early year’s facilities across Victoria. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today opened the 2017-18 Children’s Facilities Capital Program Major..

GRANTS TO GIVE PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY IN WERRIBEE MORE ACCESS

Victorians with a disability will soon have more accessible bathrooms in their community, thanks to a $2 million Andrews Labor Government investment to boost access and equality. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today urged local governments and not-for-profit organisations to apply for one of 20..

Victorian Jobs Growth Continues To Climb

Record jobs growth continues in Victoria, with almost a quarter of a million jobs created in the state since the Andrew’s Labor Government took office. Data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows 246,400 jobs have been created in Victoria since November..

NEW CRIME STATS PROMISING BUT MORE WORK TO BE DONE

The Andrews Labor Government’s record investment in officers, resources and technology was helping Victoria Police crackdown on crime in Wyndham. State members that cover the Wyndham LGA Telmo Languiller, Tim Pallas and Jill Hennessy say the latest crime statistics show police are making more arrests..

LABOR DELIVERS BMX’S BEST TO WERRIBEE

The Werribee electorate is set to host some of the best athletes from around the country thanks to a $5000 funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today announced that Werribee has secured the 2017 Wyndham BMX Club State Championships..

Music Boost for Manorvale Primary School

Manorvale Primary School is one of 44 recipients to receive brand new musical instruments as part of the second and final round of the Musical Instrument Grants Program. The program has given eligible schools the chance to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to..

A HELPING HAND TO BETTER MANAGE CHRONIC ILLNESSES

More people in Werribee living with a chronic illness will get support from their local peer-led support groups thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced applications were open for the Health Condition Support Grants Program. The Andrews..

RAISING A GLASS TO THE FUTURE OF LOCAL WINE

The Andrews Labor Government is driving even more tourists, connoisseurs and locals to the Wyndham region through its support of Victoria’s wine industry. Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford launched the Wine Industry Development Strategy and round two of the Wine Growth Fund to support initiatives..

Western Metropolitan Partnership to Give Communities a Voice

The Andrews Labor Government has appointed members to Melbourne’s six Metropolitan Partnerships, a new platform for cooperative engagement between governments, businesses and communities. These Partnerships will identify the opportunities and priorities that exist across government, business and community sectors so that all Melburnians have access..

Victorian Economy Shining Bright Like A Diamond

Victoria’s economy is the powerhouse of the nation – with final demand growing faster than any other state and creating more jobs than every other state combined. Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today also shows Victoria’s State Final Demand grew by..

L2P LAUNCHES IN WYNDHAM AND HOBSONS BAY

The Andrews Labor Government is helping learner drivers in Wyndham and Hobsons Bay to get the driving practice they need. The Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan today launched the WynBay L2P program – a community-based initiative that recruits volunteers to help disadvantaged..