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…
DetailsYoung 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…
DetailsSCS 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsApplications 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…
DetailsAboriginal 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsA 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…
DetailsVictoria’s wine industry is set to taste even better following the Andrews Labor Government’s $2 million boost to the Wine Growth Fund, with a third funding round set to go ahead. The Wine Growth Fund aims to develop and sustainably grow the wine industry in Victoria by providing innovative growers, organisations and projects with funding…
DetailsAmbulances are responding faster to life-threatening emergencies in Northern Victoria, while elective surgery waiting lists are at record lows. The latest performance data released today shows the Andrews Labor Government’s major health funding boosts and reforms to Victoria’s ambulance system are delivering big benefits to Campaspe patients when they need it most. For Echuca Regional…
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