MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (09:53:38): I rise today to reflect on the contribution to regional Victoria, and especially western Victoria, made by Geoff Handbury, PhD, AO. Mr Handbury died this week, aged 94, after a lifetime supporting the community at a local, regional, state and even national level.…
Two young farmers from Western Victoria have received scholarships of up to $10,000 thanks to funding from the Victorian Government as part of the $125,000 Upskill and Invest Young Farmers Scholarships program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney congratulates the local winners of the fifth round of scholarships who were announced at an awards ceremony…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (12:28:38): Last Thursday I had the opportunity to attend the Australian Training Awards. The Australian Training Awards are the peak national awards for the vocational education and training sector, and again this year Victorian TAFEs did not disappoint. For the fourth year in…
More South West students learning and playing outdoors are set to receive much-needed protection from harmful UV radiation thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Gayle Tierney MP today announced Cudgee Primary School would receive $19,692 for permanent shade infrastructure. Around the state, 77 schools are sharing in almost $1 million from the latest round of…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (17:37:55): Like so many other people in the chamber today I also have a deep personal association with this issue. The first time I knew of workplace deaths, I think, was from stories that my great-grandmother and my grandmother told me about what…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (12:22:58): Last Sunday marked the year anniversary of the re-elected Andrews Labor government. The gift of government is something we do not take for granted, and we have not wasted a day since. We have continued our proud record of building an education…
Seniors living in the Colac region are set to benefit from a $300,000 funding package from the Victorian Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Community Hub Inc in Colac will receive a $75,000 grant as part of the package to strengthen seniors’ involvement in the community and reduce social isolation and…
A safer and more accessible path up Mount Noorat will enable more people to enjoy the views across the township below, thanks to a $40,000 investment from the Andrews Labor Government’s Pick My Project initiative. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today welcomed the upgrade walking track which will benefit the Noorat community and tourists,…
The Victorian Government is getting behind local communities and men’s mental health and social wellbeing, by opening a much improved men’s shed in Anglesea. A $20,000 Victorian Government grant has supported the refurbishment of the Anglesea Men’s Shed in Cameron Road. The refurbishment includes a new main entry, separate metal working area, a large community…
Adult learners in Western Victoria are set to benefit from the launch of a Ministerial Statement that invests in more targeted courses to reduce adult illiteracy and innumeracy and make it easier for Victorians to get jobs. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education, and Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney officially launched the…
Adult learners in Western Victoria are set to benefit from the launch of a Ministerial Statement that invests in more targeted courses to reduce adult illiteracy and innumeracy and make it easier for Victorians to get jobs. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education, and Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney officially launched the…
Children in Glenelg Shire are set to benefit from technology upgrades ahead of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten starting next year, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced four early childhood services in Portland would share $10,500 in funding to purchase tablet computers through the Labor Government’s Children’s Facilities Capital…
Children in Colac are set to benefit from technology upgrades ahead of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten starting next year, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced two kindergartens would receive funding to purchase tablet computers through the Labor Government’s Children’s Facilities Capital Program (CFCP). The Children’s Facilities Capital Program…
Children in Corangamite Shire are set to benefit from technology upgrades ahead of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten starting next year, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced seven kindergartens in the Corangamite Shire would share $10,370 in funding to purchase laptop computers through the Labor Government’s Children’s Facilities Capital…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (17:50:20): I will try to be fairly quick with this, in responding to comments that have been made. In addressing this matter, firstly, I wish to indicate that I do have some answers to a number of questions that have been raised. There…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (12:06:39): Today is a historic day for adult community education in this state. At lunchtime today I will officially launch the ministerial statement on The Future of Adult Community Education in Victoria 2020–25. The ministerial statement will give the sector the acknowledgement and…
A high-risk intersection near Birregurra will soon be a lot safer for drivers with major construction underway on a new roundabout thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the Labor Government was taking action to improve safety at the intersection of Birregurra-Forrest Road, Colac-Lorne Road and Deepdene Road following…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (13:08:53): Last night I had the privilege of attending the formal opening of the Geelong Arts Centre, the revitalised and redeveloped facility that was funded by the Andrews Labor government to the tune of $37 million, and it certainly is a great facility.…
The Andrews Labor Government is keeping the legacy of local veterans alive with funding of new grants to support the community. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced four Western District RSL’s are amongst 84 projects right across the state that will share in $1.4 million as part of a range of grants…
Victorians are waiting less time than ever before for elective surgery and urgent specialist appointments, despite huge surges in the number of people attending hospitals driven by an unprecedented flu season, new data shows. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Jenny Mikakos last week released the hospital and ambulance performance data for the September quarter…
Victorians are waiting less time than ever before for elective surgery and urgent specialist appointments, despite huge surges in the number of people attending hospitals driven by an unprecedented flu season, new data shows. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Jenny Mikakos last week released the hospital and ambulance performance data for the September quarter…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Victorian farmers to invest in new equipment and technology to improve sustainability and reduce energy costs with the rollout of new Agriculture Energy Investment Plan grants. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today welcomed the latest recipients to receive the grant. The grants will support farm businesses complete projects…
There are more opportunities for people living in Western Victoria to get active and healthy with 18 local sporting clubs sharing in over $737,000 in funding from VicHealth for sports clubs across the state. Through VicHealth’s funding, local sports clubs have created more opportunities for women and girls to get active by offering new female…
The Victorian Government has delivered on its promise to ban lightweight plastic shopping bags in Victoria to reduce plastic pollution and help protect the environment. The ban will apply from 1 November bags being provided at point of sale by all retailers, including supermarkets, fashion boutiques, fast food outlets, convenience stores, and service stations and…