Racegoers can look forward to cheering on another quality field at the Echuca Cup this long weekend, whilst enjoying some quality entertainment on the banks of the iconic Murray River thanks to a funding package worth almost $80,000. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the Andrews Labor Government is kicking in $25,000 from…
Apprentices, students, teachers, employers and training providers in Victoria can now nominate for the 2020 Victorian Training Awards. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today encouraged people across the region to nominate individuals and organisations who have made outstanding achievements in the Victorian TAFE and training sector. There are 16 award categories; comprising six…
Vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the Mallee region will benefit from new housing and support services – thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Victoria Property Fund (VPF). Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced funding of a $2 million grant to Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) from the Victorian Property Fund – to…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Aboriginal communities in the Robinvale and Mildura region – by boosting and investing in local infrastructure thanks to the Aboriginal Community Infrastructure program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP welcomed the announcement and said that the funding is important in supporting organisations determine their needs, to build capacity…
People in Mildura and across regional Victoria will get more mental health support, with the extension of Mildura’s successful suicide prevention program and additional funding for drought affected communities across the state. Minister for Mental Health Martin Foley visited Mildura today to announce the extension of the city’s place-based suicide prevention trial, which is helping…
Learners, teachers and community education providers across Northern Victoria can now nominate for the 2020 Victorian Learn Local Awards – which celebrates outstanding achievement among the state’s Learn Local organisations. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today urged everyone to nominate the inspirational learners and practitioners whose stories show how adult and community education…
Applications are now open for the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s 2019-20 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program. The program, now in its third year, supports the delivery of sector initiatives that bring together communities – to showcase and celebrate the role of women and girls and further gender equality through sport…
Boort Park is the place to be on Sunday 1 March – when the club hosts its annual Pacing Cup meeting made possible thanks to a funding package worth more than $19,000. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the Andrews Labor Government is supporting the event with almost $10,000 from its Victorian Racing…
Catholic and independent schools across Victoria will benefit from a record investment in infrastructure – through a new round of the Andrews Labor Government’s $402 million Non-Government Schools Capital Fund. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today welcomed the latest announcement of round 2 funding for local non-government schools, for projects such as building…
Businesses in regional Victoria are saving millions – thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s regional payroll tax cuts, with more savings on the horizon. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP said more than 4,400 businesses in regional Victoria – including 812 in Northern Victoria – are forecast to share in $154 million in savings…