I thank the Member for Wendouree for her strong commitment to and advocacy on behalf of children and families in the Wendouree electorate.

We need a whole of community approach to prevent Family Violence in Ballarat. Our Respectful Relationships program plays an integral role in supporting students in understanding the importance of gender equality.

I am really pleased, as chair of the Legislative Assembly Environment and Planning Committee, to talk through what we recommended and how the government has responded.

Wendy was a good person in the truest of senses. She cared deeply for others and was always concerned about those who were down and out.

Sunshine is a key train station stop for us, and we are very excited about the upgrades and the transformation that is happening at Sunshine. Minister, what will the Sunshine superhub project deliver for the Ballarat community?

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. I understand your concerns about improving bus services in Ballarat.

I thank the Member for Wendouree for her Constituency Question about the delivery of the new Youth Prevention and Recovery Centre (YPARC) in Ballarat for the Grampians region.

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.