Rough sleepers and people experiencing homelessness in the Mallee community will receive access to vital laundry and food distribution services — thanks to $133,155 in funding from the Andrews Labor Government’s Pick My Project initiative. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp praised the work of the Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) in establishing the…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting more Victorians to get more active and healthier – with grants now open for sporting clubs to create new opportunities for everybody to get involved. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today welcomed the new round from the VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program and is encouraging local sporting…
More students across Northern Victoria will be protected from the sun’s damaging rays thanks to a Victorian Government funding boost to install more shade in school playgrounds and outdoor areas. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP welcomed today’s announcement that— nine schools in the Northern Victoria region will share in almost $1 million of…
The biggest reform of early childhood education is now closer, as the Andrews Labor Government gets on with supporting new teachers as part of the landmark roll-out of funded Three-Year-Old Kinder. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today welcomed a $9.2 million package to support early childhood teachers at the beginning of their careers,…
Works are set to begin to strengthen a section of Wyndham Street in central Shepparton that is used by up to 12,000 vehicles per day thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp said the repairs will be undertaken as part of a $65.9 million blitz in north east Victoria to…
A hard-hitting new advertising campaign has been launched that will reinforce the deadly risks of fire and the importance of planning and preparing for the fire season, as the state heads towards a long, hot and dry season. Member for Northern Victoria welcomed Victoria’s bold new approach to fire preparedness – one of the largest…
The Andrews Labor Government is providing greater opportunities for more people to get active more often with the announcement today of a new $22 million Local Sports Infrastructure Fund. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP welcomed Minister for Tourism, Sport & Major Events Martin Pakula’s announcement – that applications for the fund’s inaugural round…
The Andrews Labor Government is keeping the legacy of local veterans alive with funding to support the Cohuna / Leitchville RSL Sub-Branch – thanks to round 1 of the 2019-20 Victoria Remembers Minor Grant Program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced Cohuna / Leitchville RSL Sub-Branch will receive $13,127 to construct a…
The Andrews Labor Government is keeping the legacy of local veterans alive with funding to support the Goulburn Valley Veterans Centre – thanks to round 2 of the Veterans Capital Works Grant Program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced Goulburn Valley Veterans Centre will receive $17,000 to undertake minor works and modernise…
Ardmona Primary School’s innovative design – and the designers and architects who helped bring it to life – have been named as a finalist in the Victorian School Design Awards, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Education James Merlino announced the winners of the Victorian School Design Awards on Thursday night at an…