The Andrews Labor Government is making sure students can thrive at school by expanding the School Breakfast Clubs Program to offer lunches and school holiday supplies to children who need them. Member for Buninyong, Michaela Settle today visited Sebastopol Primary School on behalf of the..
People from across the Ballarat region will be better protected from the sun’s damaging rays thanks to new grants being made available by the Andrews Government. Labor Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, today announced the School Shade Grants Program and the Community Shade Grants Program..
Students in Ballarat will soon have access to the first-rate classrooms and facilities they need, with work underway upgrading Ballarat High School. Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, today turned the first sod to start construction on Ballarat High School’s $4 million upgrade, which will help..
A stunning White Night Ballarat program promises to wow crowds when the town’s historic centre is transformed in a light and sound spectacular on Saturday, 21 September. On behalf of Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula, Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison and..
Ballarat residents are encouraged to share their experiences and ideas about community life and volunteering in the region, to help develop Victoria’s new Volunteer Strategy. Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, is inviting everyone in Ballarat to participate by taking a survey that will help inform..
Small businesses in Ballarat will have access to reliable and affordable information on how to grow their networks and sales when the Andrews Government’s Small Business Workshop comes to town later this month. Last year more than 5,400 people participated in Small Business Victoria workshops..
The Andrews Labor Government has unveiled a major funding package to support the growth in enrolments that its landmark Free TAFE initiative is driving across Victoria. Representing the Minister for Training and Skills, Gayle Tierney, the Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle today visited FedUni TAFE’s..
Victoria’s hospitals and paramedics are rising to the challenge of record demand caused by a busy flu season, the latest performance data shows. Across the state, ambulances recorded the best ever response for the quarter, despite responding to more than 8,500 extra Code 1 emergency..
The Andrews Labor Government’s free baby bundles for first-time parents are being delivered to new families across Ballarat from today. Labor MPs Michaela Settle and Juliana Addison made a special delivery of baby bundles to new parents welcoming their first baby at Ballarat Base Hospital..
Families living on Ballarat’s western outskirts are one step closer to accessing the education they deserve with the appointment of Sue Sawyer to lead Lucas Primary School (interim name), which is set to open in 2020. The Labor Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, has welcomed..
People living with a disability in Ballarat are now receiving care closer to home and closer to family and friends, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan today visited a new disability home in Brown Hill – part..
Elderly Victorians in public aged care will have access to better facilities to ensure they’re receiving the best possible care, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan today announced $9.5 million in grants to upgrade services..
Ballarat’s diverse creative scene has received a boost thanks to a $13,689 grant to Ballaarat Mechanics Institute through the Andrews Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Labor Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, said Ballaarat Mechanics Institute is one of 13 community groups across the state that..
Students in Ballarat will soon have access to state-of-the-art technology and training to get the skills they need for the jobs they want in the booming IT sector, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney and the Member for..
The Andrews Labor Government is helping councils in the Central Highlands save millions of dollars and deliver better outcomes for their communities. Minister for Local Government Adem Somyurek today announced the successful recipients of the $20 million Rural Councils Transformation Program (RCTP). Ballarat, Ararat, Central..
The Andrews Government is giving Ballarat Hospice and Ballarat Health Services extra support to assist them in their care of local patients nearing the end of their lives. The Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, today announced a $212,500 grant to help the two organisations in..
One hundred kindergarten services across the state have recruited teachers and educators to start delivering language programs, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Education James Merlino today visited Wendouree Children’s Services in Ballarat to celebrate the milestone for the $17.9 million Early Childhood..
The first of 50 new buses being assembled in Ballarat thanks to the Andrews Labor Government rolled out of the OzPress Industries factory today ready for service on Melbourne’s public transport network. Minister for Public Transport Melissa Horne today visited automotive manufacturer OzPress Industries, to..