aArchives for August, 2022

Archives for August, 2022

10 Related Items Found
Search Media Releases

A Bigger And Better Ed A Step Closer For Werribee

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a bigger and better emergency department for Melbourne’s west, with detailed planning and designing about to begin on the multi-million-dollar expansion of Werribee Mercy Hospital. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today announced architects Lyons and engineers LCI have been..

Lowest Ever Victorian Regional Unemployment Rate

Victoria’s regional unemployment rate has fallen to a record low and is by far the lowest regional unemployment rate in the nation, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported today. The ABS data shows the regional unemployment rate dropped to 2.9 per cent in July,..

REINVIGORATING VOLUNTEERING THROUGH INNOVATION AND LEGACY

Endangered ecosystems, under-represented Victorians and grassroot volunteer groups are set to benefit from Victorian Government funding for environmental volunteering initiatives. Minister for Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio today announced the 22 winning groups who will share in more than $500,000 to reinvigorate volunteering on..

NEW RECORD LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN VICTORIA

Victoria’s unemployment rate has fallen again and continues to be the lowest of all Australian states, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported today. The ABS figures show that at just 3.1 per cent, Victoria has the lowest unemployment rate in almost half a century..

NEW RECORD LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN VICTORIA

Victoria’s unemployment rate has fallen again and continues to be the lowest of all Australian states, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported today. The ABS figures show that at just 3.1 per cent, Victoria has the lowest unemployment rate in almost half a century..

STATEWIDE FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE VICTORIA’S PRIDE

The Andrews Labor Government is holding a landmark festival of pride events throughout Victoria this summer to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) Victorians. Minister for Equality Harriet Shing launched Victoria’s Pride – an annual celebration across the state..

CARING FOR VICTORIA’S INJURED WILDLIFE

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring injured, sick and orphaned wildlife get the help they need, with a funding boost to support wildlife rescue volunteers. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that applications for the Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants are open, with $230,000 available to support..

NEW FUNDING PROGRAM FOR WERRIBEE CREATIVES

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to invest in the people and ideas at the heart of the state’s creative industries, with a new fund to help bring projects from Werribee to life. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today invited Werribee independent creatives to apply..

GROWING WERRIBEE’S PARAMEDIC WORKFORCE

The Andrews Labor Government has recruited hundreds of new paramedics this year – delivering another boost to our health system and helping our ambulance services meet the record levels of demand being seen Australia-wide. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that three paramedics have joined..