More Social Homes Coming to Ballarat
Ballarat is growing and we’re making sure everyone has access to a modern, affordable home. These projects will strengthen our community and give more families the security they need to build their lives here.
Ballarat is growing and we’re making sure everyone has access to a modern, affordable home. These projects will strengthen our community and give more families the security they need to build their lives here.
We are transforming Ballarat Station with a new pedestrian overpass, lifts and stairs and an accessible northern station entrance to ensure people with disabilities, prams and luggage can more easily move between both platforms, the main carpark and the bus interchange.
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.
Ballarat small businesses are the backbone of our regional economy – and these enabling reforms mean more jobs, less red tape, and stronger growth.
The Allan Labor Government is focused on what matters most to families in Wendouree, real help with the cost of living and more investment in frontline services.
At Federation University in Ballarat, we’re training the next generation of skilled tradies – supporting them to graduate with the qualifications they need for the jobs they want.
It’s so exciting to see the redevelopment of the Ballarat Base Hospital coming to life – we are getting on with delivering this transformative health care project for our community.
Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison today joined Ballarat City Council Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves to officially launch the new scoreboard, the latest instalment of the reserve’s upgrades backed by $8.4 million from Allan Labor Government.
Expanding kinder places isn’t just about education – it’s about helping parents and carers return to work or study, knowing their children are getting the best start in life. This partnership will make a real difference for families in Sebastopol. By investing $4.5 million into the Sebastopol Community Hub through our Building Blocks Capacity program, we are not only creating new kindergarten rooms and places - but contributing funds for a much-needed purpose built space for the whole community.
Today, Juliana Addison, Member for Wendouree visited Forest Street Primary School in Wendouree to celebrate the completion of the upgraded building for junior students and administration staff.
Families in Ballarat love their footy – and there’s nothing like the feeling of cheering your team on from the stands. That’s why the Labor Government is making tickets free for all kids 14 years and under for Round 24.
The Victorian Government has invested $500,000 for a significant transformation at the Sebastopol South Kindergarten in Spencer Street as a part of $2.7 billion kinder building program.
Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison today announced that the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) will share in more than $20 million to make its facilities more accessible for the community from The Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.
The Allan Labor Government’s $655 million Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment has now entered its final stage, as preparations for the new hospital tower and emergency department begin. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison, Member for Eureka Michaela Settle and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett today announced that excavation, piling and demolition work will take place over the next 12 months.
Wendouree families will get the world-class local school their kids deserve, as the Allan Labor Government continues to invest in the transformation of Mount Rowan Secondary College. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison visited Mount Rowan Secondary College today to announce the latest upgrades to the school, a total investment since 2015 of $21 million.
The half-a-billion-dollar redevelopment of Ballarat Base Hospital is another step closer, with a builder now appointed to deliver the final works of the major project. Minister for Health Infrastructure Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that Built has been appointed to deliver the last stage of the $595 million redevelopment, including a new multi-level tower and helipad.
A new sensory outdoor play zone at Victoria Park’s Inclusive Playspace is providing a haven of tranquillity in the heart of town, thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison today joined with City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des Hudson OAM to officially open the new Sensory Friendly Stay and Play Zone, backed by $186,904 from the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.
A large-scale multi-region project to improve how visitors can plan ahead and create the trip of a lifetime in the Goldfields region, made possible by the Allan Labor Government. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison toured the Station Precinct in Ballarat which is part of the Goldfields Gateways project, a successful recipient of the Labor Government’s $3 millionVisitor Servicing Fund.