26 March 2018
Respecting Victorians’ End-Of-Life Wishes
March 19, 2018
Victorians now have greater powers to set legally-binding plans about future medical treatment preferences and end-of-life care, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s historic laws coming into force last week. The Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 has enshrined advance care directives in law for the first time in Victoria, delivering on a key […]
More Rapid Housing For Victims Of Family Violence
March 11, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is helping more Victorian women and children fleeing family violence into safe rental accommodation thanks to an expanded leasing program. Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Martin Foley today announced more than $4 million in new funding for the Rapid Housing Program to ensure family violence victims have access to homes […]
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Greens And Liberals Block Social Housing Once Again
March 6, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is calling for an end to the fight against the renewal of public housing. Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Martin Foley today condemned the Liberal and Greens Coalition for once again flagging their intention to revoke the planning scheme amendment that would allow for the Markham Estate revitalisation project. The […]
Disability Awards To Recognise Homegrown Heroes
February 19, 2018
Nominations have opened for the eighth annual Victorian Disability Awards – recognising outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations to improve the lives of vulnerable people. Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Martin Foley said the awards were an opportunity to highlight the achievements of people with a disability, and showcase the important work being done […]
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New Grants To Boost Social Housing Stock
February 15, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is providing grants of up to $200,000 for local governments to help build new, innovative social housing projects. Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Martin Foley today announced the $2 million Social Housing Investment Planning grants program during a visit to the Stokes Penola public housing estate – currently under construction […]
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Recognising Victoria’s Social Housing Champions
February 8, 2018
Victorian social housing tenants and groups have been recognised for their outstanding community contribution at a special ceremony at Parliament House. Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Martin Foley today joined members of the social housing community for the Frances Penington and Molly Hadfield awards ceremony. Both awards recognise public and community housing tenants who […]
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Giving Victorians With A Disability ‘Every Opportunity’
February 8, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government has unveiled a comprehensive new plan to give Victorians with a disability the opportunity to contribute to our growing economy. Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Martin Foley today launched Every opportunity: Victorian economic participation plan for people with disability 2018-20 to mark the start of the National Open Employment Forum […]
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More Social Housing As Markham Revamp Takes Shape
February 1, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government will push forward with the revitalisation of the Markham public housing estate – delivering modern, more accessible social housing and unlocking opportunities for first homebuyers. Minister for Housing Martin Foley said it was a red-letter day for the local community and delivered on a key election commitment to rebuild the estate, […]
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Breaking The Cycle Of Homelessness
January 13, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is working to break the cycle of homelessness by intervening early, getting rough sleepers housed quickly and strengthening support services to keep vulnerable people off the streets. Minister for Housing Martin Foley today visited Ozanam House in North Melbourne to announce more than $45 million in initiatives as part of the […]
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Keeping Victorians Safe From Heat This Summer
December 27, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government today launched a new campaign to help Victorians prepare for, and survive, a hot and potentially deadly summer. The new Survive the Heat campaign raises awareness about the seriousness of extreme heat, and shares important tips on how to stay safe in the dangerous summer sun. Extreme heat kills more people […]
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