The Andrews Labor Government is helping pre-schoolers and their families in Lake Boga and Hopetoun improve their maths skills through a new early years program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced that early childhood educators at Lake Boga Preschool and Hopetoun Preschool will participate in Let’s Count training, where they will learn…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in upgrades to keep Echuca harness racing patrons warm this winter, as part of a new heating and cooling system in the function room at the Frank Ryan Raceway. The Labor Government has partnered with the Echuca Harness Racing Club to provide almost $3400 each towards the new system.…
The Andrews Labor Government is doing more for victim-survivors of sexual assault in Shepparton & Mildura, with funding to provide more counselling sessions and crisis support. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced the Victorian Government is investing $8.51 million over four years for additional sexual assault support services, which covers short, medium…
The Andrews Labor Government’s School Breakfast Clubs have served five million meals to students across Victoria, ensuring they start their school day on a full stomach, ready to learn. Minister for Education James Merlino this morning joined students at Morwell Park Primary School, one of the 500 schools that serve up free and healthy Victorian-produced…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing almost $247,000 in programs to prevent and reduce gambling harm in regional and rural Victoria. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced $50,000 in funding for the Mallee Sports Assembly (MSA) for the Sport is a Game Not a Shame program. The MSA will investigate the prevalence and…
The Andrews Labor Government is making planning fairer, simpler and easier to understand for Victoria’s animal industries with the launch of significant reforms to Victoria’s planning scheme. The Labor Government announced the sweeping reforms today, which includes a $450,000 training and education initiative targeted to pig and poultry producers. The Government consulted extensively to develop…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping grow Aboriginal businesses and employment across the Goulburn Valley. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll today visited the Rumbalara Football and Netball club in Shepparton to announce $630,000 for the Kaiela Institute to set up the Algabonyah Business Development Unit. The program, an initiative of the Algabonyah Community…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping Shepparton manufacturers grow, innovate and create jobs. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll today visited Rubicon Water to announce the Shepparton Manufacturing Cluster – part of a $5 million state-wide scheme to boost the capability of regional manufacturers. The initiative will give local manufacturers access to programs that…
Sporting clubs in Northern Victoria will receive a share in more than $370,000 in funding as part of the latest round of health promotion foundation VicHealth’s Active Club Grants, an initiative to encourage more Victorians to get physically active. Building on the momentum generated by VicHealth’s successful This Girl Can – Victoria campaign, the new…
The Andrews Labor Government is stepping up its campaign to protect frontline healthcare workers in the electorate of Northern Victoria from violence and abuse. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced: -Echuca Regional Health will receive $52,743 for the installation of 16 CCTV cameras. -Cohuna District Hospital will receive $58,933 for security upgrades…