Schools in Northern Victoria can now apply for funding for equipment to support students with disabilities or additional learning needs to participate more fully and engage in school life, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced the next round of the Equipment Boost for Schools initiative is now open…
Carers are getting more opportunities to be healthy, active and well with applications now open for $4 million in grants to help local carer groups across the state. Mark Gepp MP is encouraging all local carer groups in Northern Victoria to apply for their opportunity to receive extra funding. Grants of $1000 to $20,000 are…
Seniors living in Cobram are set to get better connected thanks to a funding package from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced that Cobram Community House will receive $24,909 as part of the package to strengthen seniors’ involvement in the community and reduce social isolation and loneliness. A…
Small businesses in Gannawarra will benefit after it joined other councils across Victoria who have signed up to the Andrews Labor Government’s Small Business Friendly Council initiative. Under the scheme councils agree to pay small businesses within 30 days, reducing unnecessary red tape and properly supporting small businesses when they are disrupted by public works.…
Victorians are invited to contribute insights and ideas to a state-wide strategy designed to develop better creative industries across the state. Contributors can help grow our $31 billion creative economy, create new jobs in design, fashion, digital games, film and television, music and cultural tourism, and build more creative opportunities for all Victorians. Public consultation…
The Andrews Labor Government is giving volunteer emergency service groups an opportunity to apply for grants of up to $150,000 to help buy operational equipment and fund minor facility upgrades. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today urged all appropriate volunteer groups across Northern Victoria to apply for the 2019–20 round of Volunteer Emergency Services…
Nathalia’s creative scene has received a boost thanks to a $10,980 grant to G.R.A.I.N Inc. through the Andrews Labor Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Labor Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced G.R.A.I.N Inc. is one of 13 community groups across the state that have received support to bring exciting performances to their town.…
Robinvale’s creative scene has received a boost thanks to a $10,000 grant to the Mallee Almond Blossom Festival through the Andrews Labor Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Labor Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the Mallee Almond Blossom Festival is one of 13 community groups across the state that have received support to…
The Andrews Labor Government is making things fairer for regional Victorians working in security, contract cleaning and community services with the commencement of the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. As of 1 July, any Victorian in these industries will be able to accrue long service entitlements and transfer them from job to job within the…
After spending the previous 30 years in a dusty workshop, a retired W-Class tram has made its final journey across the state and arrived at its new home in Mildura to spend the rest of its life as part of a social enterprise farm. The tram will be refurbished and become part of Benetook Farm,…