Carlton students who are at risk of dropping out of school will be given more support to stay in class thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Student Mentoring Program.

The Andrews Labor Government is helping ensure no child falls between the cracks by allowing health, education and family services to share information of those in their care.

The Andrews Labor Government will take action to address a serious historical injustice which saw Victorians effectively given criminal records for needing state care as children.

Communities across Victoria are encouraged to apply for an Andrews Labor Government grant to build more men’s sheds and support the emotional and social health of men.

Students at Bell Primary School are a step closer to the facilities they deserve, with Maddison Architects appointed to design a $2 million upgrade of the school.

Students at Thornbury High School are a step closer to the facilities they deserve, with Brand Architects appointed to design a $5 million upgrade of the school.

The Andrews Labor Government is creating a community super site in Sunbury, linking a new kindergarten to schools, family services and community facilities so families can access them all at one handy location.

Thousands of students and families at five Victorian schools will benefit from dedicated local engagement officers, first-rate early childhood facilities and increased opportunities for adult education under a new $15 million partnership with the Colman Foundation.

Local students and families will benefit from dedicated engagement officers, first-rate early childhood facilities and increased opportunities for adult education, with Carlton Primary School set to share in $15 million that will support a new partnership with the Colman Foundation.

More than 6,000 families facing disadvantage from across the state will be eligible for extra parenting help and advice thanks to an Andrews Labor Government boost for supported playgroups.

The Andrews Labor Government is building stronger futures for Aboriginal children in care by further strengthening connections to culture and family.

Cycling Victoria will be better prepared to manage a medical emergency on and off the park after receiving a defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government.

The Royal Park Tennis Club will be better prepared to manage a medical emergency on and off the park after receiving a defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government.

The Turnbull Liberal Government has quietly gutted a national childcare program which is set to leave more than 50 neighbourhood houses across Victoria without vital funding.

Families in Truganina will soon be able to access the first-rate early childhood services they deserve under the one roof, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

The Andrews Labor Government is developing Australia’s largest ever Social Impact Bond, forging a new path in support for young Victorians leaving care.