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A NEW YOUTH SPACE FOR THE LATROBE VALLEY

Young people across the Latrobe Valley now have access to a purpose-built youth services hub in Morwell to connect with community, education and employment opportunities.

WORK STARTS ON NAR NAR GOON SCHOOL UPGRADE

Better facilities are on their way for students at Nar Nar Goon Primary School with works commencing on an important upgrade thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

ABORIGINAL ORGANISATIONS GIVEN WORKFORCE BOOST

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting support for local Aboriginal organisations, creating jobs and ensuring we can all recover strongly from the global pandemic together.

RECORD INVESTMENT TO PROTECT VICTORIA FROM BUSHFIRE RISK

The Andrews Labor Government has unveiled a record funding package to protect local communities, including in Eastern Victoria, across the state – aimed at reducing bushfire risk for the longer, hotter fire seasons to come.

SUPPORTING TRADITIONAL OWNERS TO CARE FOR COUNTRY

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Aboriginal Victorians to care for Country in Eastern Victoria with a $22.6 million investment to reinvigorate Traditional Owner-led cultural land and fire management practices.

NEW SPORTS FACILITIES FOR DROUIN AND NEERIM SOUTH

Footy and netball are back bigger and better than ever in Baw Baw, thanks to the recent upgrade of the netball courts at Drouin Recreation and oval upgrade at Neerim South Recreation Reserve, the home of the Neerim-Neerim South Cats Football Netball Club, Neerim District Junior Football Club and Neerim District Cricket Club.

NEW FACILITIES TO BOOST LATROBE CREATIVE PRECINCT

A new all-weather outdoor performance space, greater accessibility and training opportunities for creative professionals will be delivered as part of the Latrobe Creative Precinct project, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

AUSTRALIAN-FIRST ACADEMY FOR OUR BEST TEACHERS

Teachers in Gippsland will benefit from a brand-new multi-site academy of teaching and leadership excellence, as Victoria leads the way in raising the bar on teacher quality.

MORE BOOM GATES GONE EARLY IN THE EAST

The Andrews Labor Government will remove two of the worst level crossings in Melbourne’s east months ahead of schedule and open new train stations at Mooroolbark and Lilydale early, thanks to a massive construction blitz that will kick off mid-year. A team of over 650..

MORE SUPPORT FOR STROKE SURVIVORS IN MORWELL

Victorian stroke survivors in Morwell will receive world-leading support to help them regain function and return to work, with the Andrews Labor Government establishing new support centres across the state.

ARCHITECT APPOINTED FOR WANDIN NORTH SCHOOL UPGRADE

Better facilities are on their way for students at Wandin North Primary School with the appointment of an architect to design the school’s important upgrade thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

LILYDALE SCHOOL HUB OPENS AS KOORIE STRATEGY LAUNCHES

Lilydale students are learning in world-class facilities as part of a $56.3 million investment in local secondary students through the Lilydale District and Yarra Valley Education Plan, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

THE LATROBE VALLEY GETS THE MOST YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Young people across the Latrobe Valley struggling with their mental health can now access a ground-breaking new service that provides targeted, personalised online therapy and peer support, when and where they need it thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

NEWBOROUGH SPORTS SCORE NEW HUB

Moe and District Netball Association, Newborough Tennis Club and Adrenalin Paintball Club can look forward to a real home ground advantage with the completion of the 10 new lit multi-sport courts and pavilion at Monash Reserve in Newborough.

WORK STARTS ON MOE AND JINDIVICK SCHOOL UPGRADES

Better facilities are on their way for students at Moe (South Street) Primary School and Jindivick Primary School with works commencing on important upgrades thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

WORK STARTS ON BEACONSFIELD SCHOOL UPGRADE

Better facilities are on their way for students at Beaconsfield Primary School with works commencing on an important upgrade thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.