Dozens of residential aged care facilities across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria will share in more than $10 million from the Andrews Labor Government to make vital upgrades. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today announced Glanville Village, Kyabram Nursing Home, Rochester Nursing Home Annexe, Cohuna District Nursing Home and Karinya in Numurkah are some…
Rough sleepers across Victoria will have greater access to support services with tenders now open to establish assertive outreach teams in areas of high need across the State. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced Swan Hill is one of eight regions targeted to share in the $19 million program, funded under the Andrews…
Apprentices, trainees, teachers and training providers will take centre stage at this year’s Victorian Training Awards. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today congratulated GOTAFE Shepparton for the nomination of two of its students for the awards of ‘Victorian Apprentice of the Year’ and ‘Victorian School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year’ The awards, now in its…
Young people in Northern Victoria are getting a helping hand to build their confidence and explore creative careers thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Youth Affairs Jenny Mikakos today announced 77 local government and community organisations from across Victoria will receive funding as part of the $7.2 million FReeZA program, to…
SCS Plastics in Shepparton has recently been awarded a $24,250 grant to help reduce its energy usage under the $6.1 million Victorian Government’s Boosting Business Productivity Program. The program, delivered by Sustainability Victoria, supports businesses with three different efficiency grants, a sustainable finance service, training events, and information resources. Since the program was launched by…
The Andrews Labor Government is doing more for thousands of family violence victim-survivors by providing practical supports to help them leave violent relationships. Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos announced an additional $40 million over two years for more Flexible Support Packages to assist with expenses faced by those escaping family violence. More than…
Applications are now open for the second round of the Victorian Government’s game changing women in sport leadership scholarships. The Change Our Game Scholarship Program creates opportunities for women to pursue their leadership and development in the sporting and active recreation industry. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp said that local clubs and sporting bodies…
Aboriginal Victorians in Swan Hill will have access to more culturally appropriate mental health services, with an $8.4 million investment to boost the number of Aboriginal health workers in the system and provide more for Aboriginal Victorians. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today said the funding would support two new workforce initiatives designed to…
The Andrews Labor Government is growing regional tourism and sporting events in Northern Victoria thanks to new funding in the Victorian Budget 2018/19. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP said Regional Tourism Boards will now be able to apply for new grants to boost their local economies and jobs by attracting new visitors and…
A new heavy pumper will respond to fires and other emergencies in Mildura and surrounding communities, providing a major boost to firefighting services in the state’s north-west. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today officially handed over the state-of-the-art truck to the Mildura Fire Brigade. The new heavy pumper provides firefighters with the latest technology…