The Andrews Labor Government is helping more Northern Victoria students become physically active by easing the financial pressures schools experience in relation to interschool sport. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced the following schools are among 300 government schools to share in the $1.1 million Active Kids initiative. Swan Hill College Kerang…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government is helping children in Northern Victoria develop lifelong healthy eating habits through Playground to Plate grants that help schools to set up kitchen gardens and boost healthy food education. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today congratulated: Swan Hill Specialist School, Swan Hill Primary School, Swan Hill North Primary School,…
DetailsVictoria has something for everyone, and the latest International Visitor Survey results prove it with Victoria experiencing solid growth. International overnight visitors in regional Victoria are spending more in our stunning regions – with international expenditure reaching $570 million, up by 11 per cent year-on-year, well above the national regional average growth of 1.5 per…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government is taking action to slash dental waiting lists that have swelled because of Malcolm Turnbull’s funding cuts. Malcolm Turnbull and the Federal Liberals have cut public dental funding by 30 per cent – Leaving 1,643 people on waiting lists in Mildura Rural City at an average wait time of between 10…
DetailsEmergency management volunteers are sharing in $10 million of grants, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to fund the training, equipment and facilities needed to keep communities safe. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP announced today that applications are open for the 2018-19 Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability grants program in Northern Victoria. The program,…
DetailsGreater Shepparton has secured the 2018 Basketball Australia U14 Girls National Club Championships thanks to a $10,000 funding boost, as well as securing the 2019 Australian Country Cricket Championships thanks to a $5,000 funding boost announced today from the Andrews Labor Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced…
DetailsMildura artist Domenico De Clario, joins a roll call of 62 artists and creative organisations to receive support through the Victorian Government’s latest round of VicArts grants. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP, today announced a $25,000 grant to Domenico De Clario which will support he and Laura Conci to develop and present Reciproco…
DetailsMark Gepp MP is encouraging ex-service organisations in Northern Victoria to apply for funding from the Veterans Capital Works Grant Program. The new grant program was announced in the Victorian Budget 2018/19 and builds on the Andrews Labor Government’s work to support veterans living in Victoria. The $2 million of grants will fund capital works…
DetailsThousands of trade apprentices who rely on their car to travel to work every day will be hundreds of dollars better off, with the Andrews Labor Government extending its registration discount program. Under the scheme, eligible apprentices can apply for a 50 per cent discount on their vehicle’s registration fee and Transport Accident Charge. The…
DetailsNorthern Victoria Health Services will share in record funding to give more patients at Victoria’s hospitals the world-class treatment and care they deserve faster, as part of a massive boost to health care. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing: $11.7 million at Yarrawonga District Health Service. That’s…
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