This investment is about making sure families in Ballarat and across our region have access to services that are designed by community, for community – because that’s how we get the best outcomes for children.
Free public transport for Ballarat students is great news for local families. Not only a saving for school days but weekends and school holiday trips to Melbourne and across regional Victoria.
It’s fantastic to see Ballarat leading the way in digital health training that supports our frontline workers and improves patient care.
This is a huge win for Ballarat, because not only will our community get to see the world’s best cyclists up close, it will also be a huge boost for our local businesses.
Ballarat has so much on offer for visitors, and these grants will only strengthen that further, giving our local businesses and tourism a boost.
The remediation of the former Ballarat Saleyards site is an exciting step toward unlocking its full potential and supporting Ballarat’s future growth.
The commencement of construction works for 5,000 new permanent seats at Mars Stadium and the new athletics track and pavilion in Wendouree is great news for community sport, elite athletes and sports fans. From Little Aths to the AFL, Ballarat is the winner!
More homes mean more opportunity – and the Allan Labor Government will deliver more homes in regional communities, so young working people can find a home in the places they know and love.
More homes mean more opportunity – that’s why the Allan Labor Government is setting a clear target to deliver more homes in Ballarat over the next 30 years.
We recognise that family and loved ones play such an important role in our mental health system, and this new centre right here in Ballarat will give caregivers the support they deserve close to home.
Mental health support has never been more important for young people across Ballarat than it is right now – the new YPARC will make a real and lasting difference right here in Ballarat in our region.
We’re getting on with delivering this important project, which will make it easier for passengers to move between platforms. We thank the community for their patience while crews carry on this work, which will transform accessibility at the station.
Our upgraded public WiFi provides great coverage across Ballarat, ensuring our community can access the services they need when and where they need them.
The Allan Labor Government has unveiled the final designs for Ballarat Station which delivers a wide range of accessibility upgrades for passengers, while respecting the heritage of the transport precinct. The final designs will significantly improve accessibility of the station – making it easier for people with a disability, as well as passengers with prams and luggage, to get around the station and use public transport.
Ballarat footy fans will have more chances to see the stars of the game up close, with the Allan Labor Government securing AFL and AFLW games in Ballarat for the next three seasons. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison representing the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events today announced the partnership will see two Western Bulldogs AFL home and away matches and one AFLW match at MARS Stadium each year – attracting visitors to the city and giving locals plenty to cheer about.
The Allan Labor Government is bringing more elite netball to regional Victoria for fans and families to enjoy, across Ballarat, Bendigo and Traralgon over the next three years. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison representing the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events today joined Netball Victoria CEO Andrea Pearman and Vixens and Australia Diamonds superstars Kate Moloney and Jo Weston at Selkirk Stadium in Ballarat to announce the exciting pre-season matches.
The stage is set for a new and more inclusive era for patrons and performers at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat, thanks to support from the Allan Labor Government. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison represented Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney today at ‘Resurgence’, the City of Ballarat’s official reopening event held at the theatre.
The Allan Labor Government is giving young Ballarat locals access to the mental health support they need and deserve, with the new Ballarat Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) Centre one step closer. Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt today unveiled designs for the new multi-million-dollar, 10-bed youth mental health project to be located in the heart of Ballarat – with construction set to commence later this year.