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Archives for September, 2021

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ACTING LOCAL: SUPPORT FOR WYNDHAM BUSINESSES TOPS $127 MILLION

Wyndham businesses most affected by recent public health lockdowns have received millions of dollars in direct support from the Victorian Government. More than $10 billion in direct economic support has been delivered to businesses across Victoria over the course of the pandemic, including $4.2 billion..

GO WHERE YOU‘RE NEEDED – A REWARDING CAREER KEEPING KIDS SAFE

The Victorian government is launching a new recruitment drive to help keep children safe and families strong, calling on new graduates and career changers in Werribee to consider joining the ranks of Victoria’s child protection workforce. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is calling on locals..

WERRIBEE KINDERS SHARE IN TECH UPGRADE BOOST

The Victorian Government is helping children in Werribee get the best start to life by supporting local kindergartens with access to state-of-the-art technology to help deliver their funded kinder programs. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Building Blocks Improvement Grants for four services in Werribee..

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS IN WERRIBEE

Applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants program, which supports wildlife shelters across the state. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encouraged wildlife shelter operators and foster carers based in Werribee to apply for these grants to support this important work. Wildlife..

FUNDING BOOST FOR LIBRARIES IN WYNDHAM

The Victorian Government is supporting public libraries to expand and adapt their services for local communities, providing connection and learning opportunities during the pandemic. Local libraries across Wyndham will receive a funding boost of 3.5 per cent to expand library collections, online services and programs..

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..

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..

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..