Monday, 1 October 2018 Young change makers from Swan Hill were recognised for their efforts for creating better outcomes for young people, as part of the first ever Youth Affairs Council of Victoria’s Rural Youth Awards. For the Young People Leading Change in Rural or Regional Victoria Award Category, two of the four finalist came…
DetailsA new program to support vulnerable young people in Swan Hill has received funding, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $2.5 million boost to the successful Empower Youth program. Minister for Youth Affairs Jenny Mikakos today announced Swan Hill Rural City Council would receive support to deliver their Engage, Empower, Enable project. This project will…
DetailsMildura kids of all abilities will find learning and playing easier while at kinder, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos and Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP have announced 42 kinders will benefit from the latest round of the Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program. The program helps kinders…
DetailsGrassroots sports clubs in Northern Victoria have been given support from the Andrews Labor Government to take their skills to the next level. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced that several clubs from Northern Victoria would all share in $275,000 from the latest round of the Labor Government’s 2018/19 Athlete Pathway Travel…
DetailsKindergarten children in Northern Victoria will be among the first to benefit from the Andrews Labor Government’s Australian-first school readiness funding next year, helping them get the most out of kinder and ensuring they start school on track. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos and Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP have announced…
DetailsCrime has fallen again for Shepparton following the Andrew Labor Government’s record community safety investment. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today welcomed the latest statistics from the independent Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) but also said more work needs to be done to continue to drive crime down further. The crime rate in Shepparton fell…
DetailsCrime has fallen again for Mildura following the Andrew Labor Government’s record community safety investment. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today welcomed the latest statistics from the independent Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) but also said more work needs to be done to continue to drive crime down further. The crime rate in Mildura fell…
DetailsGreater Shepparton sports clubs will soon be enjoying modern sports facilities thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today announced that the Greater Shepparton City Council are among the many grant recipients in the new round of the Labor Government’s $180 million Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.…
DetailsThe Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp has congratulated Tatura Primary School for reducing its environmental impact through the Victorian Government’s ResourceSmart Schools program. Over the past three years participating schools have saved an estimated $12 million through energy, waste and water savings. ResourceSmart Schools currently reaches more than 600 schools who have an estimated…
DetailsShepparton businesses will now have better access to Victoria’s multibillion dollar pipeline of projects, thanks to additional funding from the State Government. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp MP visited J. Furphy & Sons Pty Ltd today to announce the expansion of regional services provided by Industry Capability Network (ICN) Victoria, a non-for-profit organisation that…
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