MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (13:41): I am very pleased to share with the chamber that the Andrews Labor government has reached an in-principle agreement with Swinburne University to purchase the Prahran campus. Prahran has a rich TAFE history. Starting with the Prahran Mechanics Institute, it soon became…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) Incorporated pursuant to order of Council of 7 September: The Victorian Senior of the Year Awards are presented annually as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, and I’m really pleased that two constituents from south-western Victoria were recognised this year. Uncle Locky Eccles…
Students in Cobden and Simpson now have access to the first-rate school facilities they deserve with the Andrews Labor Government completing upgrades at schools at Cobden and Simpson. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced works are now complete on Cobden Primary School’s playground equipment upgrade. The Labor Government provided $40,104 towards the…
More people in Victoria’s south west will be better protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays thanks to the sixth round of Community Shade grants released by the Andrews Labor Government to install shade in public areas such as sports clubs, parks and playgrounds. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced 13 community…
Children arriving in Victoria’s south west with low levels of English will be supported to learn the language and integrate into mainstream schools, with the Victorian Government supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) teachers and multicultural education aides to help new arrivals feel at home. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced…
Students in Deans Marsh now have better school facilities to learn in, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Deans Marsh Primary School’s upgrade to install new sporting equipment, including a cricket pitch, has now been completed. The Labor Government provided $36,749 towards the works through the…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (11:42): In my contribution I will be brief. I want to begin by thanking all that have contributed to this debate this morning for their support for this important bill. As we know, the stigma around mental health has been with us for…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (12:28): The Australian Training Awards were held last night, and Victoria once again made its mark by winning a number of categories. I am really pleased to advise the chamber that Victoria’s TAFE network has won Large Training Provider of the Year for…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (12:21): I rise to update the chamber on the progress of Kangan TAFE’s new Health and Community Centre of Excellence in Broadmeadows. I am incredibly proud that the Andrews Labor government is investing $60 million to deliver a better TAFE campus in Broadmeadows. It…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (12:07): Bevan Hirst is a fourth-year medical student at Deakin University in Geelong. He recently signed up to our frontline workforce to help get more jabs in Victorian arms. Nearly 600 Victorian university students just like Bevan have signed up since we announced a…
MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) Incorporated pursuant to order of Council of 7 September: I was honoured to attend Portarlington’s Remembrance Day ceremony and pleased to have my staff attend services in other beautiful and diverse locations, like the Point Danger memorial wall in Torquay, and in Ballarat,…
Local unpaid carers who selflessly support their loved ones will receive more support from the Victorian Government to help care for their own wellbeing. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative would receive almost $39,200 to establish an Indigenous Carer Peer Support Group to yarn, support and network with each…
More than 13 community facilities in south west Victoria have been approved for solar installations as part of the Victorian Government’s $9.2 million Solar on Public Buildings Program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said solar panels are already popping up across the region with 5 installs completed by local certified solar installers. The…
More schools in Western Victoria will soon establish outside school hours care services, helping more parents and carers to get into the workforce while ensuring their children are cared for thanks to the Victorian Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced 14 schools in Western Victoria are among 145 school sites across…
The Andrews Labor Government has invested $466,706 in emergency services in Western Victoria to provide essential emergency services equipment and minor facility upgrades. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced 25 local Country Fire Authority (CFA), Life Saving Victoria (LSV), Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) and Victorian State Emergency Services (VICSES) would receive…
The Andrews Labor Government has invested $535,706 in emergency services in Victoria’s south west to provide essential emergency services equipment and minor facility upgrades. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced 19 local Country Fire Authority (CFA), Life Saving Victoria (LSV), Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) and Victorian State Emergency Services (VICSES) would…