More people in Shepparton, Echuca and Swan Hill living with a chronic illness will get support from their local peer-led support groups thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, today announced three support groups in Northern Victoria are among 58 support groups to share in more than $281,000…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government has unveiled the final eight locations of its 20 Supercare Pharmacies to help thousands more people get the healthcare and advice they need, round-the-clock and close to home. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp announced the next local 24-hour Supercare Pharmacies to open by 30 June 2018, delivering on a key…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government is offering a helping hand to students in Northern Victoria facing financial barriers to completing their education and training. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, today encouraged Victorian students to apply for a Lynne Kosky Memorial Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) Scholarship. Students aged 17 or under planning to study…
DetailsAn innovative early childhood program in Shepparton is helping local kids get a better start in life is being recognised as among Victoria’s best. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, announced Lulla’s Health Day is one of 15 Victorian Early Years Awards 2017 finalists recognised today for their outstanding contribution to early childhood. Mr Gepp…
DetailsMember for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today encouraged families to consider registering their children for next year’s VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program. “Every child deserves to learn how to swim – and this summer program in Northern Victoria is a great place to start,” Mr Gepp said. “VICSWIM is all about saving young lives. Record enrolments,…
DetailsMember for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, has called for nominations for outstanding young people from across Northern Victoria for the 2018 Victorian Young Achiever Awards. “Every day, many outstanding young people are going out of their way to make our community a better place,” Mr Gepp said. “The Young Achiever Awards provide an opportunity for…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government has announced an additional $4 million in community biodiversity grants funding for 110 projects across the state as part of its support for the Biodiversity On-ground Action program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, said local community initiatives, such as the coordinated community action to protect Buloke Woodlands in the Southern…
DetailsStudents at Pyramid Hill College and Manangatang P-12 College will soon have some facility upgrades, thanks to school maintenance funding. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp has announced that FNG Group Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract, with work to get underway this week in Pyramid Hill and that Aceline Constructions Pty Ltd has…
DetailsMore men in Leitchville will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government grant for a refurbished Men’s Shed. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, today announced the Leitchville Men’s Shed would receive $21,360 towards their much needed shed refurbishment. Mr Gepp said the men’s shed program improves the…
DetailsStudents at Pyramid Hill College will soon have some facility upgrades, thanks to school maintenance funding. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp has announced that FNG Group Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract, with work to get underway this week. The $156,000 project includes replacing cracked pavements and garden edging, painting external fascias of…
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