The Andrews Labor Government is helping put on fun, educational – and free – events this October for Colac families and children as part of Children’s Week. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Colac Otway Shire Council was among the 69 recipients of a Children’s Week grant, receiving funding to help it…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping put on fun, educational – and free – events this October for Bannockburn families and children as part of Children’s Week. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Golden Plains Shire Council was among the 69 recipients of a Children’s Week grant, receiving funding to help it…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping put on fun, educational – and free – events this October for Surf Coast Shire families and children as part of Children’s Week. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Surf Coast Shire Council was among the 69 recipients of a Children’s Week grant, receiving funding to…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping put on fun, educational – and free – events this October for Grovedale families and children as part of Children’s Week. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Barwon Network of Neighbourhood Centres was among the 69 recipients of a Children’s Week grant, receiving funding to help…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping put on fun, educational – and free – events this October for Casterton families and children as part of Children’s Week. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Glenelg Shire Council was among the 69 recipients of a Children’s Week grant, receiving funding to help it hold…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping put on fun, educational – and free – events this October for Warrnambool families and children as part of Children’s Week. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Warrnambool will host two events for Children’s Week, including the Warrnambool Toy Library Inc’s Messy Play Day on Saturday…
Small businesses in the Warrnambool area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday 13 September 2017. Last year more than 4,600 people participated in over 450 Small Business Victoria workshops across the State. The most popular topics included starting a…
Small businesses in the Portland area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday 6 September 2017. Last year more than 4,600 people participated in over 450 Small Business Victoria workshops across the State. The most popular topics included starting a…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I rise to update the house on the Andrews Labor government’s strong commitment to Victoria’s training and TAFE system through National Skills Week. National Skills Week, which starts on 28 August, is an opportunity for our TAFEs and other training providers to showcase the fantastic training and skill development…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — Last week many Western Victoria Region constituents received Victorian Disability Awards. The emerging leader award went to Warrnambool’s Bryce Pace, a year 12 Brauer College student. His outstanding effort in advocating for young people with autism makes Bryce, at 18, the youngest award winner. Bryce uses personal experience to…
The Andrews Labor Government is improving safety for drivers in Victoria’s south-west, with crucial works underway on the Princes Highway near the intersection of Henty Highway at Heywood. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today said the reconstruction of this section of highway would improve safety, reduce wear and tear on heavy vehicles, and provide…
The Andrews Labor Government is making South West Victoria safer by expanding programs that make men who have committed family violence take accountability for their actions and stop abusing women and children. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced $195,660 for family violence programs and referral services, encouraging men to acknowledge the impact…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) — We will see whether we will end up in committee. There were a number of questions primarily raised by the Greens party this afternoon in respect of matters in this bill, primarily as they deal with issues to do with court security officers (CSOs). One of the first questions asked…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing $490,000 to intervene earlier so that vulnerable families and children in Colac-Otway and Corangamite Shire areas are better supported to stay together. The Victorian Government announced $29.2 million in the 2017-18 Budget for Child FIRST and integrated family services to…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing $972,000 to intervene earlier so that vulnerable families and children in South West Victoria are better supported to stay together. The Victorian Government announced $29.2 million in the 2017-18 Budget for Child FIRST and integrated family services to work with…
Applications are now open for the Creators Fund, a ground-breaking new Andrews Labor Government program that will support Victorian creatives to undertake research, to experiment, and focus on developing their skills and careers. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP called for applications to the program, which is open to creative practitioners and artists…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney is urging local community legal centres to apply for a share in $7.1 million of grants under the Andrews Labor Government. Grants are available from the Community Legal Centre Assistance Fund, the Family Violence Duty Lawyer Fund, and the Community Legal Centre Family Violence Fund over two years…
13 community groups will receive Community Ice Action Grants, to roll out local initiatives to fight against ice and drug addiction in communities across the state. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Kirrae Health Service will receive $10,000 in funding towards the Koko Blokes project. The Koko Blokes project targets Koori boys…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) tabled following statement in accordance with Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006: In accordance with section 28 of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (the charter), I make this statement of compatibility with respect to the Planning and Building Legislation Amendment (Housing Affordability and…
Ordered that second-reading speech be incorporated into Hansard on motion of Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills). Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Incorporated speech as follows: This Planning and Building Legislation Amendment (Housing Affordability and Other Matters) Bill 2017 introduces amendments to both the…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) — I rise to update the house on the Andrews Labor government’s important programs that assist in the rehabilitation of prisoners, in particular Aboriginal prisoners in the corrections system. Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of launching the Koori Art Trail expansion at the beautiful Beaufort Lake, which features 12 artworks painted…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — This week I attended my 11th Sheepvention in Hamilton, a fantastic western Victoria agricultural show and a cultural institution celebrating its 39th year. As ever, it was a great opportunity to meet constituents. Sheepvention incorporates the Hamilton and Western District Sheep Show, Suffolk being this year’s feature breed. Diversity — around…
Portland residents and visitors have better access to the Great South West Walk, following $30,000 of maintenance works along a section of the popular walking track, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) hired contractors to undertake the works near Hanlon Parade, in Portland. Ms…
Aspiring athletes, coaches, officials and teams in Western Victoria get set to unlock your sporting potential by applying for funding from the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Athlete Pathway Travel Grants Program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced applications for the next round of the $2.4 million Athlete Pathway Travel Grants…
An art trail highlighting the cultural history of Aboriginal inmates has been expanded to a popular lake in western Victoria. Minister for Corrections Gayle Tierney today launched the Koori Art Trail at Beaufort Lake, which features 12 artworks painted by prisoners from the nearby Langi Kal Kal Prison. The trail not only helps Aboriginal prisoners…