MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (12:33): Our environment matters, and we want to secure its future for generations to come. That is why I was proud to announce an $11 million investment to help Monash University slash its emissions to net zero by 2030. It will form part of…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) Incorporated pursuant to order of Council of 7 September: Today I rise to reflect on the important work of Dementia Australia, the peak body of people living with dementia, their families and carers. Its recent findings, that a dementia diagnosis results in discrimination,…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (12:25): I use this opportunity to update the house on cybersecurity courses. Building opportunities and supporting partnerships between TAFEs, universities and industry remain a dedicated focus of the Andrews Labor government. Cybersecurity was identified as a major priority of this government, and that…
Young people from across Western Victoria will benefit from the Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants, helping to fund projects and learning activities that provide both environmental and educational outcomes for young people. Labor Member for Wester Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that 6 projects in south-west Victoria were funded through the Victorian Junior Landcare…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (11:55): Recently the Victorian government held the 67th annual Victorian Training Awards. People from right through Victoria joined us online to celebrate our world-class training system. Today I would like to highlight the achievements of our students and apprentices who were recognised at…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (17:09): Can I start by endorsing the comments that Mr Barton has just put on the record. I thank you for your contribution. I also thank all of our Victorian teachers and VET trainers that we have in the system that work day in…
Forrest students now have the facilities they need for a great start in life with the Andrews Labor Government completing an upgrade at Forrest Primary School. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced works are now complete on Forrest Primary School’s outdoor equipment upgrade. The Labor Government provided $26,100 towards the school-led project,…
The Victorian Government is ensuring people living in the Colac-Otway and Western region have access to the world-class care they deserve close to home. Nearly 80 rural and regional hospitals, community health services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations will share in $120 million from the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund (RHIF) – creating hundreds of…
The Victorian Government is ensuring people living in south-west Victoria have access to the world-class care they deserve close to home. Nearly 80 rural and regional hospitals, community health services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations will share in $120 million from the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund (RHIF) – creating hundreds of jobs. Labor Member…
The Victorian Government is helping businesses and the community across south west Victoria breathe new life into local neighbourhoods as vaccination progressively delivers greater freedoms across the state from Friday. With summer drawing near and Victorians warming to the promise of a return to bars, cafes and restaurants, the new $54.5 million Outdoor Economy Package…
