The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier for industry experts to find jobs in Victoria’s booming TAFE sector, with its Jobs at TAFE website. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP said SuniTAFE, GOTAFE and Kangan are often looking for people with on-the-job experience and skills – to train and support the next generation…
Child safety is everyone’s responsibility. Thanks to the Labor Government’s Children Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 – which was passed through the Victorian Parliament this week – will now mean that Religious and spiritual leaders in Victoria must report child abuse to authorities, even if it was heard in the confessional, under historic new laws passed by…
Swan Hill Art Gallery will open its collection to art lovers across the world thanks to the latest stage of the Andrews Labor Government’s Regional Digitisation Roadshow. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP announced Swan Hill Art Gallery as one of six galleries across regional Victoria to receive funding to support the digitisation of…
The Andrews Labor Government is calling for applications for scholarships of up to $10,000 for women looking to pursue leadership and development roles in sport and active recreation. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP said that local clubs and sporting bodies were encouraged to identify emerging female leaders who would benefit from the popular…
The Andrews Labor Government honoured the outstanding achievements of vocational education and training students, teachers and the businesses who train them – at the 65th Victorian Training Awards on Friday night – with SuniTAFE taking out the Large Training Provider of the Year award in the training provider category. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP…
The Andrews Labor Government is inviting Victorians to provide feedback on proposed new regulations to prevent cruelty to animals in Victoria. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today welcomed the opening of public consultation on the proposed Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (POCTA) Regulations 2019, which will make improvements and modernise the existing regulations…
The Learn Local in the Swan Hill region has shared in a $2.8 million funding boost to deliver training for priority learners including early school leavers, women seeking to re-enter the workforce and unemployed workers, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP announced that Murray Adult Community…
The Andrews Labor Government has announced a huge funding boost that will double the internet speed of state schools, better support country students and address the disparity between regional and metropolitan schools. Mark Gepp MP, Member for Northern Victoria announces an initial $82.8 million funding package that will support recommendations from the Expert Advisory Panel…
Artists, creatives and visionaries across Victorian regional and rural areas are invited to apply for the Regional Co-working Spaces and Creative Places program, announced by the Andrews Labor Government yesterday. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP opened expressions of interests for grants of up to $75,000 for projects that will foster the development of…
Every single Victorian government school will get a share of $515 million in the single largest boost to school maintenance ever undertaken, thanks to an unprecedented investment by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced a total of $1.47 million in additional maintenance funding will be allocated to 15…