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TAKING IT OUTDOORS: SUPPORTING COUNCILS TO REOPEN

The Victorian Government is helping businesses and the community breathe new life into local neighbourhoods as vaccination progressively delivers greater freedoms across the state from Friday. With summer drawing near and Victorians warming to the promise of a return to bars, cafes and restaurants, the..

TAKING IT OUTDOORS: SUPPORTING COUNCILS TO REOPEN

The Victorian Government is helping businesses and the community breathe new life into local neighborhoods as vaccination progressively delivers greater freedoms across the state from Friday. With summer drawing near and Victorians warming to the promise of a return to bars, cafes and restaurants, the..

GRANTS FOR CREATIVE WORKERS OPEN

The Victorian Government’s Sustaining Creative Workers initiative is now open for applications, providing critical support to Victoria’s independent creative sector when they need it most. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today invited independent creatives, collectives and micro-businesses across Gippsland and the Dandenongs to apply..

MAKING VICTORIAN KINDERS SAFER WITH BETTER VENTILATION

The Victorian Government is helping kindergarten services across Eastern Victoria reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission, with support for better ventilation measures to help keep children and staff COVIDSafe. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing announced that more than $7.5 million worth of grants will..

CARING FOR GIPPSLAND’S UNPAID CARERS

Local unpaid carers who selflessly support their loved ones will receive more support from the Victorian Government to help care for their own wellbeing. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced that Gippsland Disability Advocacy Inc would receive $40,000 to connect carers from across..

SUPPORTING OUR SENIOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION STUDENTS

The Victorian Government is making sure every secondary school student whose Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies have been disrupted by the pandemic will receive extra support to complete their certificates. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced that VET students will benefit from..

TUTOR PROGRAM TO CONTINUE IN SCHOOLS ACROSS EASTERN VICTORIA

The Victorian Government will make sure that not one school student across Eastern Victoria is left behind in the wake of the pandemic, with the state’s extraordinarily successful tutor program to continue until the end of 2022. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing announced $230.4..

HAUNTED HILLS MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK TRAILS TO BE EXTENDED

The Victorian Government is supporting the extension of a popular mountain bike track in Gippsland, which will draw even more riders and thrill seekers to the region. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing announced on Friday that work has begun on Stage 2 of the..

UPGRADING PUBLIC AGED CARE FACILITIES ACROSS EASTERN VICTORIA

The Victorian Government is upgrading public sector residential aged care services across Eastern Victoria, creating new jobs and ensuring hundreds of older Victorians continue to receive the care and comfort they deserve. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan today announced the 21 successful..

EXPANDED FREE TAFE TURBOCHARGES POST-COVID VICTORIA

The Andrew Labor Government’s signature Free TAFE initiative will grow to more than 60 courses in 2022 – giving more Victorians training for more jobs as the state moves through and beyond the coronavirus pandemic. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing announced that the following..

UPGRADING LILYDALE SCHOOLS BRICK BY BRICK

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced that N&I Construction & Maintenance Pty Ltd had been appointed to build Lilydale High School’s $3.2 million upgrade, and Aspyer Group Pty Ltd had been appointed to build Lilydale Heights College’s $5.35 million upgrade. The upgrade at..

UPGRADES FOR LILYDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL NOW COMPLETE

Lilydale Primary School now has an upgrade that will continue to engage students in sport, provide the right safety settings, and encourage participation and inclusion in one of our fastest growing sports. 

KINDER UPGRADE BLITZ IN THE LATROBE VALLEY

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced that Parklands Preschool in Morwell has been given $500,000 in funding from the first round of the $30 million Building Blocks – Refurbishment and Minor Works program.

BUILDING BOOM SET TO DELIVER NEW HOMES IN DROUIN AND MORWELL

The Victorian Government is ramping up delivery of the Big Housing Build across the state with the first allocation of funds to community housing projects – with more than $1 billion in projects to commence this year.

SUPPORT FOR BAW BAW SHIRE ON NEW RECYCLING ROLLOUT

Victorian councils are being supported to roll out new education campaigns to help residents understand the four-bin recycling system, as part of the Victorian Government’s goal to divert 80% of waste from landfill.

BOOSTING SAFETY ALONG PUFFING BILLY ROUTE 

Safety for passengers and motorists along the Puffing Billy tourist railway attraction has been increased following a rail crossing upgrade at Menzies Creek.

FREE TAFE STUDENTS GETTING SKILLS AND SAVING MONEY

More than 13,000 jobseekers enrolled in the Andrews Labor Government’s Free TAFE initiative across TAFE Gippsland, Box Hill Institute and Chisholm Institute last year, making rewarding career pathways a reality for thousands of Victorians.