Wednesday, 15 August, 2018 GROWING JOBS FOR LOCALS IN THE GOULBURN VALLEY The Andrews Labor Government is backing jobseekers in Shepparton with a new program that creates jobs by encouraging businesses to use local products and services. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced $750,000 for the Committee for Greater Shepparton to establish the…
The Andrews Labor Government has awarded a $300,000 grant to Swan Hill Rural City Council to design concept plans for the proposed Swan Hill Regional Arts, Indigenous and Cultural Precinct. Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford announced funding for the plans in the Victorian Parliament today, which encapsulate other plans underway for the Swan Hill…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with improving safety for Swan Hill line passengers – removing a level crossing in Tresco and undertaking important maintenance works. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp said V/Line crews will remove the level crossing at Goggin Road in Tresco this weekend and complete other improvement works along the…
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…