Mildura and Shepparton are now home to dedicated Family Violence Advisors to help victims at risk of mental health challenges or addiction, thanks to an initiative from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today announced that Sunraysia Community Health and Primary Care Connect, two of the state’s leading service providers of drug, alcohol…
Locals from across the Swan Hill regional area are being called upon to share their knowledge to help inform the development of the Swan Hill Regional Flood Study, funded by the Andrews Labor Government. The study will focus specifically on key areas around Pental Island, from Swan Hill to Nyah-Vinifera Park and from Nyah to…
The Andrews Labor Government is funding a new regional skills program to support vulnerable workers, help meet skills needs, and create more jobs across the Mallee region. Through the Labor Government’s Regional Skills Fund, a grant of $395,454 has been provided to Shaping Futures as a contribution towards the ‘Innovative Workforce Cluster – Sunraysia Employment…
The Andrews Labor Government is boosting safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers across Shepparton, with five key projects due to be complete this month. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the Labor Government will deliver $234,800 to improve safety in Murchison, Undera, Cosgrove and Tatura. Two new pedestrian refuge islands are being installed…
More than half a million Victorians have taken up the Andrews Labor Government’s new, flexible short-term vehicle registration options. Since short term registration was introduced in January 2018, thousands of people across Northern Victoria have signed up to enjoy new three or six-month registration options. LGA Total Greater Shepparton City Council 8,144 Mildura Rural City…
War Heritage Collections Training Program EOIs – May 2018 The Andrews Labor Government has announced a new round of funding for the War Heritage Collections Training Program and Mark Gepp MP is encouraging Northern Victoria ex-service organisations to lodge an Expression of Interest. The program is a great opportunity for ex-services organisations to receive expert…
The Andrews Labor Government today announced $400,000 in funding for Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants, to help kids across the state protect Victoria’s environment. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP is encouraging local groups to apply for the fund, which is open to Victorian schools, kindergartens, childcare centres, scouts, guides and youth groups. Grants…
Katunga Fresh Group in the Goulburn Valley has expanded its hydroponic tomato growing facility thanks to a Victorian Government grant. Through the Regional Jobs Fund, support has been provided to the company which has attracted new investment of $10 million, and created 40 new full-time-equivalent jobs at Katunga. The new four-hectare glasshouse now brings the…
Small businesses in the Shepparton area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday, 20 June 2018. Last year more than 4,800 people participated in over 430 Small Business Victoria workshops across the State. The most popular topics included starting…
Small businesses in the Mildura area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Monday, 25 June 2018. Last year more than 4,800 people participated in over 430 Small Business Victoria workshops across the State. The most popular topics included starting a…