SERVING UP AN ACE NEW PLAYSPACE FOR MODEWARRE FAMILIES

Modewarre children and families can now come together and embrace the outdoors at a new playspace and social tennis court at Modewarre Reserve. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today officially opened the new Modewarre Reserve Tennis and Play Space Project. The Andrews Labor Government is giving communities all over Victoria the safe, modern sport…

SCHOOL BREAKFAST CLUBS SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES IN HAMILTON

Children from families in Hamilton are getting a brighter and healthier start to the day, with George Street Primary School continuing its highly successful School Breakfast Club funded by the Andrews Labor Government’s School Breakfast Clubs program. Gayle Tierney MP, Member for Western Victoria, visited students at George Street PS this morning to see firsthand…

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN PLACE FOR FARMERS

Farmers in the Western Victoria are being encouraged to tap into counselling and support services being made available as part of the Victorian Government’s $1.5 million assistance package. Victoria has more than 4000 dairy farms and local Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP urged farmers to contact local mental health providers and seek support.…

SHADE GRANTS PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR WESTERN VICTORIA

Western Victoria schools have received an Andrews Labor Government grant for some much needed protection from harmful UV radiation by installing sun shade around their school. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the recipients of grants from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s School Shade Grants Program. The Labor Government…

SAFETY BOOST FOR SKENES CREEK AND FORREST-APOLLO BAY ROAD

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a package of road safety improvements to reduce the number and severity of crashes along Skenes Creek Road and Forrest-Apollo Bay Road between Skenes Creek and Forrest. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP welcomed the $323,000 announcement, which will address a history of run-off-road crashes and head-on collisions…

BOOST TO SURF COAST FOR CREATIVE ROAD SAFETY THINKING

Road safety in the Surf Coast has received a boost after the Amy Gillett Foundation received $10,000 from a Transport Accident Commission grants program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP this week welcomed the funding for a project to improve cyclist safety. The TAC’s Community Road Safety Grants Program provides grants of up to…

BACKING INDEPENDENT ARTS IN PORT FAIRY

Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has welcomed the announcement that the Port Fairy Spring Music Festival will receive funding from the Andrews Labor Government. The Labor Government announced it will back 90 of the state’s small, medium and independent arts organisations with more support for the sector to fuel Victoria’s creative economy…

LABOR GOVERNMENT DELIVERS RECORD FUNDING FOR COLAC AREA HEALTH

More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $24.42 million for Colac Area Health. This is $498,000…

LABOR GOVERNMENT DELIVERS RECORD FUNDING FOR TIMBOON AND DISTRICT HEALTHCARE SERVICE

More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $4.3 million for Timboon and District Healthcare Service. This…

LABOR GOVERNMENT DELIVERS RECORD FUNDING FOR WARRNAMBOOL HOSPITAL

More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $125.34 million for Warrnambool’s South West Healthcare. This is…

LABOR GOVERNMENT DELIVERS RECORD FUNDING FOR OTWAY HEALTH

More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $3.06 million for Otway Health. This is $48,000 more…

LABOR GOVERNMENT DELIVERS RECORD FUNDING FOR PORTLAND HOSPITAL

More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $25.55 million for Portland District Health. This is $421,000…

REGIONAL EVENTS FUND TO HELP WESTERN VICTORIA GROW

The Andrews Labor Government has set up a $20 million Regional Events Fund to help our regions attract and stage the events that bring visitors in their thousands. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the $20 million fund was open, and Western Victoria event organisers can now apply for assistance showcasing our…

GLENELG SHIRE COUNCIL RECEIVES $25,000 TO COMBAT ILLEGAL GRAFFITI

A $25,000 Andrews Labor Government grant will help fight graffiti vandalism and increase community confidence and safety in Portland, Casterton and Heywood. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced funding for the Glenelg Shire Council under the latest round of the government’s Graffiti Prevention Grants Program. The ‘Don’t Take A Fence’ project…