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Grants Available for Regional Recycling Hubs

The Victorian Government is continuing to drive Victoria’s economic recovery from COVID-19 through game-changing investment in regional recycling infrastructure, to create circular economies and local jobs.

SUPPORTING A LANDMARK COMMUNITY HUB FOR WARRAGUL

A landmark community precinct for the people of Warragul is now a step closer to reality, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. On behalf of Local Government Minister Shaun Leane, Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced $3.5 million in funding for..

FUNDING BOOST FOR WEST GIPPSLAND CEMETERIES

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering upgrades and maintenance to Victoria’s cemeteries, ensuring these important spaces where Victorians reflect and remember those no longer with us continue to be preserved. More than 70 Cemetery Trusts across Victoria will share in the latest round of funding..

FUNDING BOOST FOR BERWICK CEMETERY

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering upgrades and maintenance to Victoria’s cemeteries, ensuring these important spaces where Victorians reflect and remember those no longer with us continue to be preserved.

HELPING GIPPSLAND KIDS SEE CLEARLY WITH GLASSES MILESTONE

One thousand more Victorian students can now see more clearly and concentrate better at school, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Free Glasses for Kids program. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced that 176 students across West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley were..

MORE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR YOUNG VICTORIANS IN THE LATROBE VALLEY

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure no young Victorian experiencing mental health concerns falls through the cracks, with a huge investment in targeted mental health outreach to provide the personalised care children and young adults need. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing announced that..

A WIN FOR THE RAWSON COMMUNITY: NEW SKATE PARK FOR ALL

Rawson locals have come together to celebrate the official opening of their new skate park, backed by funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing joined Baw Baw Shire Council, members of the project reference committee, and kids of all ages..

NEW SUPPORT SERVICE IN MORWELL FOR LGBTIQ+ COMMUNITY

The Andrews Labor Government is providing more support to LGBTIQ+ Victorians and their family in the Latrobe Valley with new free counselling at Anglicare Victoria. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today launched the new $2.5 million QSpace initiative at Anglicare Gippsland, delivered by Drummond..

UPGRADED FACILITIES FOR PAKENHAM HILLS PRIMARY NOW COMPLETE

Students in Pakenham Hills Primary can look forward to enjoying brand new equipment and play opportunities with the Andrews Labor Government completing an upgrade at Pakenham Hills Primary School. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced works are now complete on Pakenham Hills Primary..

HELPING COMMUNITIES STAY SAFE IN THE SUN

More communities will be protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays thanks to the sixth round of Community Shade grants released by the Andrews Labor Government to install shade in public areas such as sports clubs, parks and playgrounds. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing..

MORE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR YOUNG VICTORIANS

The Andrews Labor Government will more than double the capacity of Victoria’s Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) network, giving more young Victorians in Gippsland access to the mental health services they need closer to home. In a major boost for mental health services designed..

HELPING PARAMEDICS IN THE VALLEY RESPOND QUICKER

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering more ambulances and paramedics for the Latrobe Valley, ensuring locals get the best care. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today welcomed the new Medium Acuity Transport Service (MATS) for Traralgon helping locals get the care they need when..

MORE CUTTING-EDGE EQUIPMENT FOR GIPPSLAND TECH SCHOOL

The Gippsland Tech School will soon be more high-tech than ever, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government boost to support Victorian Tech Schools to buy new equipment and deliver more innovative STEM learning programs. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced Gippsland Tech School..

MORE CUTTING-EDGE EQUIPMENT FOR YARRA RANGES TECH SCHOOL

The Yarra Ranges Tech School will soon be more high-tech than ever, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government boost to support Victorian Tech Schools to buy new equipment and deliver more innovative STEM learning programs. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced Yarra Ranges..

MORE CUTTING-EDGE EQUIPMENT FOR CASEY TECH SCHOOL

The Casey Tech School will soon be more high-tech than ever, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government boost to support Victorian Tech Schools to buy new equipment and deliver more innovative STEM learning programs. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced that Casey Tech..

MAKING KINDERS MORE INCLUSIVE FOR ALL CHILDREN

The Andrews Labor Government is making kindergartens across Gippsland and the Dandenong Ranges more inclusive for children of all abilities, with upgrades to early childhood education centres and specialist equipment to help improve learning outcomes. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced the opening..

LATROBE HEALTH ADVOCATE RE-APPOINTED

The Victorian Government is ensuring the right leadership is in place to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the Latrobe Valley. Jane Anderson has been reappointed as the Latrobe Health Advocate for a further three years, after she became the inaugural Latrobe Health..