Following a highly competitive first round that resulted in 22 community sporting organisations receiving funding, applications are now open for the second round of the Victorian Government’s Change Our Game Community Activation Grant program. The program is designed to support the delivery of initiatives that bring together communities and showcase women and girls, furthering gender…
Young Victorians in Northern Victoria are being encouraged to step up and have their voices heard on issues that matter to them as part of next year’s Victorian Youth Congress. Youth Affairs Minister Jenny Mikakos has opened applications for the 21-member congress, which will meet regularly to research, discuss and propose solutions to a range…
The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating Victorian children by holding free and fun activities as part of Children’s Week 2018. Applications are now open to hold events in Northern Victoria, with Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos and Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp inviting local councils and organisations to apply. Funds can be…
The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating a local volunteer, who is among the nearly 60 incredible Victorians shortlisted for the 2018 Premier’s Volunteer Champion Awards. Theresa Jacobs is a lifelong resident of Echuca and has been a member and leader of many volunteer organisations over the past 40 years. Theresa’s life-long commitment to the people…
The Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio today announced the appointment of one new director and one re-appointment to the Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Group. The Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Group (LMWRRG) plays an important role in implementing the government’s Recycling Industry Strategic Plan by working closely with…
Volunteers, nippers, clubs and trainers picked up a swag of awards at Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) annual Awards of Excellence night. Representing the Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services Harriet Shing congratulated the more than 34,000 LSV volunteers on their dedication and commitment to keeping Victorians safe in and around…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting out the call for new and creative ideas to help shape the 2019 Victorian Youth Week. The flagship event will bring together hundreds of people across the state to celebrate Victoria’s youth, including here in Northern Victoria. Minister for Youth Affairs Jenny Mikakos encouraged local governments, community organisations and…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping to get new community playgroups off the ground, giving families in Watchem more access to valuable support. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos announced 50 playgroups have been successful in receiving a 2018 Great Start Community Playgroup grant to help them establish themselves. This includes here in Watchem,…
The Andrews Labor Government has announced the finalists in this year’s Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today revealed a local project was shortlisted for the awards, which recognise individuals, communities, organisations, governments and businesses across Victoria that are driving a sustainable future. This year’s finalist across ten categories include: Gannawarra…
Northern Victoria will soon have access to better mental health, drug and alcohol support, close to home, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Facilities Renewal Grants Fund to improve services across the state. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today announced that the Northern Victoria will receive a portion of the fund, which will help…