My question is for the Minister for Children and is about free kinder in my electorate of Wendouree. How many children and their families are benefiting from Victoria’s free kinder program across the Ballarat local government area?

Our landmark $153 million women’s health package is helping women across the Grampians to access the care they need, closer to home.

I thank the Member for Wendouree for her question and her commitment to supporting families and children in her electorate.

I thank the Member for Wendouree for her question about the new $100 Power Saving Bonus.

As the daughter of a pharmacist, I know what an important role they play in providing frontline treatment and healthcare in our community. I welcome that pharmacists can provide more support and save people a trip to the GP.

Our investment in this project promises a myriad of benefits for the regional economy, including boosting advanced manufacturing capabilities in Ballarat.

With 22 new local jobs created through this important expansion project, we’re delivering for Ballarat workers and the regional economy.

I would like to thank the Member for Wendouree for her question and for her support of the 10,000 Gigs: Victoria Gig Fund.

Funding for financial counselling at CAFS will have real benefits supporting people experiencing financial difficulties by providing professional support when they need it most.

Ballarat small businesses are the backbone of our regional economy – and these enabling reforms mean more jobs, less red tape, and stronger growth.

Together these improvements will ensure processes within our justice system can function as intended and that safety is prioritised in our prisons and, importantly, in our communities.

My constituency question is for the Minister for Energy and Resources regarding the next $100 power saving bonus for concession card holders.

These important upgrades mean the Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society can host larger shows and events, while also expanding their education and community engagement work.

These crucial works will ensure we can continue to maintain key freight and farming routes and get locals where they need to go.

This is fantastic news for Ballarat – this investment will give more local students access to state-of-the-art training facilities right in the heart of our city.

Completion of the interim Liberator Drive extension means that businesses will have easier access to the airport and the regional supply chain, boosting growth and providing more job opportunities for local workers.

My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Creative Industries, and the action I seek is to provide an update on how the 10,000 Gigs fund is supporting live music, musicians and venues in my electorate of Wendouree.

With construction underway, how will the new youth prevention and recovery care centre in Ballarat support young people with their mental health challenges?