17 April 2018
More Kinder For More Kids In Melbourne’s West
April 17, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is giving families in Wyndham more access to kinder, with the opening of a new state-of-the art relocatable building. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos today opened Tarneit North Kindergarten, a purpose built relocatable kinder providing an additional 231 kindergarten places. The new kindergarten is located at Goddard Street Reserve, […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Early Childhood Education
Boosting Children’s Services In Torquay
April 17, 2018
More families in Torquay have access to children and family services, with the opening of a brand-new integrated facility. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos today visited Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre to officially open the $6.8 million building. The centre provides kindergarten programs, Maternal and Child Health services, playgroups, occasional care and spaces for […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Early Childhood Education
New Children’s Hub For Highton Families
April 17, 2018
Highton families will have access to more kinder places and Maternal and Child Health services, with work set to begin on the Highton Early Learning Centre. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos today turned the first sod of the new $5.5 million integrated children’s centre at Bellaire Primary School, fulfilling an Andrews Labor Government […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Early Childhood Education
Introducing A New Champion For Aboriginal Young People
April 17, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government has appointed respected reconciliation advocate Justin Mohamed as the new Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People. A proud Gooreng Gooreng man from Bundaberg in Queensland, Mr Mohamed has spent much of his career working in the Aboriginal health and sport sector, improving outcomes and connections to culture for Aboriginal people, […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Families and Children
We’re Opening Bilingual Kinders – A Victorian First
April 17, 2018
Kids across Victoria will have everything they need to get the best start in life, with more kinder places, new and upgraded kinders and new language programs, thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Premier Daniel Andrews, Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos and Member for Bentleigh Nick Staikos today visited […]
Categories: Media Release, Premier
New Police Role Created To Target Young Offenders
April 16, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is providing Victoria Police with the resources they need to crackdown on young offenders involved in serious crimes with the roll-out of a new police position, Youth Specialist Officers. The Labor Government provided funding for 42 new Youth Specialist Officers as a part of its historic $2 billion investment in the […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Police
Looking Out For Siblings In Out-Of-Home Care
April 10, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is introducing a new program to ensure siblings in out-of-home care remain together or in contact wherever possible. The Keeping Connected program is the first of its kind in Australia and is aimed at maintaining the bond between siblings by ensuring they are kept together when in care. On average, 75 […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Families and Children
Recognising The Protectors Of Vulnerable Children
April 9, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is getting ready to celebrate those who work every day to protect vulnerable children and families in Victoria. Nominations are now open for the Victorian Protecting Children Awards – previously known as the Robin Clark Protecting Children Awards – with all Victorian child protection workers, foster or kinship carers eligible. Minister […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Families and Children
Overhaul To Keep Kids Safe Around Pools And Spas
April 6, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government will establish a comprehensive register of all household pools and spas across the state as part of a major regulatory overhaul to keep kids safe. Minister for Planning Richard Wynne announced the mandatory register today, and regular inspections to ensure pool and spa safety barriers are effective and working properly. Too […]
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 […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Families and Children