5 April 2018
Working With Perpetrators To Address Family Violence
March 31, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is helping to protect families by keeping perpetrators of family violence accountable and in plain sight. Two years on from the findings of the Royal Commission into Family Violence, Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos today announced $7.36 million for a new case management model – never before trialled in […]
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Giving Children With A Disability A Fairer Go
March 27, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting hundreds more children with a disability by bridging the gap while they wait to enter the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos today announced $9.7 million to fund an additional 741 Early Childhood Intervention Services places for Victorian kids, giving them support ahead […]
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Recognising Victoria’s Early Childhood Heroes
March 26, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is gearing up to celebrate the work of Victoria’s childcare sector through the 2018 Victorian Early Years Awards. Now in its 13th year, the awards recognise the best and brightest of those in the early childhood sector and acknowledge the crucial work they do to support our littlest Victorians. Minister for […]
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Furthering Behavioural Change To Keep Families Safe
March 20, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is protecting victims of family violence by boosting programs that encourage perpetrators to change their attitudes and behaviour. Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos today announced the release of a new and enhanced men’s behaviour change program model, alongside more than $9.1 million for additional places in men’s behaviour change […]
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Getting Kinders Refurbished And IT-Ready For The Future
March 19, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is helping kindergartens expand and refurbish their centres and giving them access to the latest technology. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos today announced funding was available for Victorian kindergartens to help those that need minor infrastructure improvements or a boost to their IT capabilities. Applications for the 2018-19 Children’s […]
Encouraging More Girls To Take On The Guiding Adventure
March 16, 2018
More girls from regional areas, culturally diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds will be encouraged to become girl guides thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Youth Affairs Jenny Mikakos today announced Girl Guides Victoria will receive $1 million over the next four years to establish new groups with a focus on increasing diversity within their […]
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Increasing Support For Sexual Assault Victim-Survivors
March 15, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is strengthening support for sexual assault survivors to ensure their needs are met and their voices heard. Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos today announced an additional $417,000 to support victim-survivors of sexual assault. It includes more than $270,000 for sexual assault service CASA House to recruit more staff. CASA […]
Keeping Children Safe Through Vital Information Sharing
March 9, 2018
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. Late last night, legislation passed the Victorian Parliament that will create the most streamlined information sharing system the state has ever seen, giving professional entities the tools […]
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Building Mateship With More Men’s Sheds
March 7, 2018
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. This year’s Men’s Shed Funding Program grant round – with $885,000 up for grabs – has an emphasis on supporting Aboriginal men and those from regional areas. Men’s […]
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Building Cultural Support For Aboriginal Children In Care
February 28, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is building stronger futures for Aboriginal children in care by further strengthening connections to culture and family. At today’s Aboriginal Children’s Forum, Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos announced an additional $440,000 to ensure continuing connection to family, country and culture for Aboriginal children in care The Foster and Kinship […]
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