4 April 2019
Backing Those Workers Who Support Us
April 4, 2019
The Andrews Labor Government is backing our dedicated health workers through a new program that will help reduce the risk of mental injury. The We Care initiative is one of six new projects to share in $8.9 million from the Labor Government’s WorkWell program, which aims to promote mental wellbeing by changing workplace cultures and […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Workplace Safety
Improving The Mental Health Of Ballarat Workers
April 4, 2019
The Andrews Labor Government is backing residential aged care workers in Ballarat through a new program designed to support their mental health. Minister for Workplace Safety Jill Hennessy today announced $1.27 million for a new Wellbeing Track and Change program, a partnership between Prevention United and Federation University Australia, who will work with staff and […]
Victorian Hospitals Receive Cutting-Edge New Equipment
April 4, 2019
The Andrews Labor Government is giving hospitals in Victoria the latest cutting-edge equipment so that they can continue to do what they do best – save lives. Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos today announced the hospitals that will share in the latest round of Medical Equipment Replacement Program and Engineering Infrastructure Replacement Program grants. The […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Health
Supporting Pakenham Children To Get The Most Out Of Kindergarten
April 4, 2019
Children and families in Melbourne’s southeast are benefitting following a kindergarten building upgrade, and new funding from the Andrews Labor Government, which is helping young children to get the most out of their early childhood education. Parliamentary Secretary for Childhood Education Sonya Kilkenny today attended Pakenham Kindergarten to see first-hand how the new facilities are […]
Helping Mildura Kids Get The Most Out Of Kindergarten
April 4, 2019
The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring Mildura children can attend a first-rate kindergarten, with high-quality facilities and better learning support. Minister for Education James Merlino today visited De Garis Kindergarten in Mildura, which has received $230,000 in school readiness funding and where construction of a new $189,400 inclusive playground is underway. The kindergarten’s existing playground […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education
Delivering New Play Spaces For Wallan Families
April 4, 2019
Families from across Wallan have access to new and upgraded play spaces thanks to investment from the Andrews Labor Government to support the community grow and prosper. Minister for Local Government Adem Somyurek today joined local families, community members and Mitchell Shire Council to officially open the new play spaces on Coffey Drive, Lisa Place […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Local Government
Dundonnell Wind Farm Under Construction
April 4, 2019
Work is underway on the 336-megawatt Dundonnell Wind Farm, which will generate enough clean energy to power 245,000 Victorian homes thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Victorian Renewable Energy Target. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio today commended Tilt Renewables on their work to get this major $560 million 80-turbine wind farm […]
Better Learning Facilities For Young People In Red Cliffs
April 4, 2019
Secondary students in Red Cliffs now have a modern, state-of-the-art learning environment, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $7.8 million transformation of Red Cliffs Secondary College. Minister for Education James Merlino today visited the school to open the redevelopment, which saw most original buildings at the Fitzroy Avenue campus demolished to make way for new […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education
New Bus Fleet Order Creates 20 Ballarat Jobs
April 4, 2019
The Andrews Labor Government is creating up to 20 new jobs in Ballarat, as it delivers a more reliable and comfortable fleet of buses to run across Melbourne’s public transport network. Minister for Public Transport Melissa Horne today visited Ballarat automotive manufacturer OzPress Industries, which has partnered with South East Asia’s largest bus body builder […]
Reservoir Station Gone As Level Crossing Removal Ramps Up
April 4, 2019
Reservoir’s outdated station will be demolished today to make way for a modern transport hub as the Andrews Labor Government’s removal of the notorious level crossing at High Street in Reservoir ramps up. The project will rebuild the station – used by 4,000 people each day – as part of a new rail bridge that […]
Categories: Media Release, Premier
