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CELEBRATING 120 L2P LICENSES IN YARRA RANGES

The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating 120 young people getting their probationary licence by completing the Yarra Ranges L2P program delivered by Yarra Ranges Council.

LATROBE CITY MENTORS DONATE 6,800 HOURS TO LOCAL LEARNERS

Latrobe City mentors have clocked more than 6,800 hours supervising local learner drivers as part of the Andrews Labor Government and the TACs L2P program which this year marks its 10-year anniversary in the area.

KIDS ENCOURAGED TO WALK TO SCHOOL

Families in Eastern Victoria are encouraged to hit the streets and walk, ride or scoot to school this October as part of VicHealth’s Walk to School program.

EXTRA MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE FOR VICTORIAN COURTS

Courts across Victoria are being helped to identify and provide extra support for offenders suffering a mental illness, thanks to a new initiative funded by the Andrews Labor Government.

KICKING GOALS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN EASTERN VICTORIA

Applications are now open for the Andrews Labor Government’s 2019-20 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program, which provides women and girls with opportunities to participate in grassroots sport and active recreation – from the boardroom, to community events and beyond.

REDUCING STIGMA IN MENTAL HEALTH MONTH    

October is Mental Health Month - an opportunity for Eastern Victorian workplaces and community groups to to raise awareness of  the importance of social and emotional well-being.

WORKS UNDERWAY ON GIPPSLAND ROADS

The Andrews Labor Government’s massive road maintenance blitz is underway across Gippsland to give drivers safer, smoother and stronger roads.

GETTING EASTERN VICTORIAN CHILDREN READY FOR SCHOOL AND BEYOND

Children in Eastern Victoria are among more than 28,000 across the state set to benefit from programs and additional resources in 2020, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $160 million School Readiness Funding initiative.

CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ON LATROBE VALLEY GOVHUB

Construction is kicking off on the Andrews Labor Government’s Latrobe Valley GovHub project, a key milestone for the purpose-built facility which will be home to 300 workers in the Latrobe Valley once complete.

UPGRADING EDUCATION FOR ALL TRARALGON STUDENTS

The Andrews Labor Government will modernise Traralgon College’s senior campus, and rebuild Latrobe Special Developmental School on the Traralgon College Junior Campus site, to meet the needs of current and future students in Traralgon.

EXPERTS APPOINTED TO RUN TRARALGON YOUTH REHAB BEDS

One of Victoria’s most respected alcohol and other drug support agencies has been appointed to run the Andrews Labor Government’s new youth residential rehabilitation service in the Latrobe Valley.

RECORD GRANTS FUNDING TO PROTECT LOCAL HERITAGE

The Andews Labor Government is protecting Victoria’s most important cultural landmarks and buildings with a record $3 million in grants from the Living Heritage Program.

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EASTERN VICTORIA REGION SCHOOLS

Tuesday, 17 September 2019 Teachers, principals and school staff in Eastern Victoria are among the finalists being acknowledged by the Andrews Labor Government in this year’s Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Acting Minister for Education Gayle Tierney today congratulated the 35 finalists across 12 award categories…