Young people in Surf Coast Shire will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Surf Coast Shire Council will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grant of $140,000 over three years for their Engaged…
Young people in the Moyne Shire will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Moyne Shire Council will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grant of $110,000 over three years for their Moyne Shire…
Young people in Warrnambool will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced two organisations in Warrnambool will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grants for projects that will support young people aged between 12…
The Victorian Government has committed $1 million for Sustainability Victoria to deliver the Victorian Litter Plan, which includes litter grants and programs for local councils and the community to reduce litter in the State. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney has welcomed the grants saying the Victorian Government is taking action to tackle litter…
The Andrews Labor Government has boosted safety for pedestrians outside the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club by installing a pedestrian refuge island on the Great Ocean Road. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced works have been completed on the new island, which will provide safer access for pedestrians as they cross the busy…
A local Cobden sports club is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Cobden Riding Club were one of 301 successful applicants across the…
A local Colac sports club is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Colac Cricket Club were one of 301 successful applicants across the…
Colac residents will have access to safer and more secure court facilities thanks to a $330,000 upgrade and the roll out of new Court Security Officers under the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced three Court Security Officers will be deployed on court sitting days from today, Monday 18 December.…
Victoria’s oldest operating courthouse will have safer and more secure facilities as part of a state-wide rollout of Court Security Officers under the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced three Court Security Officers will be deployed to the Portland Magistrates’ Court on sitting days from tomorrow, Tuesday 19 December.…
The Andrews Labor Government has installed blue guideposts on the Hamilton Highway to make it easier for drivers to find rest stops. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today welcomed the installation of the 72 guideposts, which are installed on the approach to the four rest areas on the highway. The guideposts are in clusters…
Students at Grovedale College are a step closer to having the facilities they deserve, with construction on a $7.5 million upgrade due to get underway shortly. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Rendine Construction Pty Ltd has been awarded the construction contract. The project will include extending the performing arts building…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping more Colac families and children benefit from better early learning facilities through a major investment in children’s centre infrastructure. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the Andrews Labor Government is investing $301,500 for a significant upgrade to Winifred Nance Kindergarten in Colac, as part of…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in upgrades to improve safety and encourage more people to use Colac Memorial Square and help cut down on crime. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $109,000 in funding for Colac Otway Shire Council for their Lighting Up Colac Memorial Square project. This funding grant will assist…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in upgrades to improve safety and encourage more people to use public spaces in Hawkesdale and help cut down on crime. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $44,800 in funding for Moyne Shire Council for their Lighting Up Hawkesdale project. This funding grant will assist with the…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in upgrades to improve safety and encourage more people to use public spaces in Warrnambool and help cut down on crime. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $52,843 in funding for Warrnambool City Council for their CCTV to Counter Vandalism and Hoon Behaviour project. This funding grant…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Emma House Domestic Violence Services Inc will receive two grants totalling $200,000 as part of a grants program under the Andrews Labor Government. The $200,000 of funding over two years will help the Emma House Domestic Violence Services to provide vital legal assistance to vulnerable and…
Locals will have unprecedented access to information about the condition of roads, road works and upgrades in the South West as part of a massive overhaul of the way VicRoads manages the road network. Victorians have told VicRoads they want greater transparency about road conditions and the work VicRoads is doing, from roadside drainage to…
A local Portland sports club is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Portland RSL Memorial Bowling Club were one of 301 successful applicants…
Ten local sporting clubs in Western Victoria will share in more than $23,138.63 in funding to help meet the explosion in demand for grassroots women’s sport and social sport thanks to the latest round of health promotion foundation VicHealth’s Active Club Grants. As part of VicHealth’s plan to get more Victorians living healthier and happier…
The Andrews Labor Government has provided a funding boost to help The Sisters Soldiers Memorial Hall commemorate the sacrifice of local veterans, and educate the wider community about their service. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced they will receive $9372 under the Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grants Program. The funding…
The Andrews Labor Government has provided a funding boost to help Ceres commemorate the sacrifice of local veterans, and educate the wider community about their service. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Ceres Community Association Inc will receive $4955 under the Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grants Program. The funding…
The Andrews Labor Government has provided a funding boost to help Colac commemorate the sacrifice of local veterans, and educate the wider community about their service. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said that Colac Legacy Club Inc will receive $2500 under the ANZAC day Proceeds Fund. The funding will go towards providing drivers…
Geelong’s music scene will take off like never before, with the Andrews Labor Government’s latest round of grants providing support to local artists and music industry. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today welcomed news that Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Marrma Rom Two Worlds Foundation are amongst more than 50 music industry representatives…
Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery is gearing up to bring the best of the arts to Cororooke and surrounding communities thanks to a $6,000 grant through the Victorian Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today congratulated the group which has received support for the presentation of the…
The Sound Doctor Presents Inc is gearing up to bring the best of the arts to Anglesea and surrounding communities thanks to a $3,094 grant through the Victorian Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today congratulated the group which has received support for the presentation of a performance…
Corangamite environment groups have received $191,000 in funding as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $1.93 million Landcare Grants program. Announcing the grants, Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the funding will be distributed through the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, which supports local Landcare groups carry out environmental projects to improve regional waterway…
Local environment groups in Victoria’s south-west will benefit from $191,000 in funding as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $2 million Landcare Grants program. Announcing the grants, Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the funding will be distributed through the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority, which supports local Landcare groups carry out environmental…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting the planning right in Portland to boost local jobs, create more affordable and help the community remain as liveable as ever. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced an $80,000 Streamlining for Growth grant to assist the Glenelg Shire Council develop the Portland Structure Plan. As the community…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting the planning right in Bannockburn to cut red tape, boost jobs and make homes more affordable. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced an $80,000 grant to assist the Golden Plains Shire Council develop the Bannockburn Traffic and Car Parking Strategy. Bannockburn is growing, and we’re giving…
Volunteers in Western Victoria are receiving a welcome funding boost, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Emergency Services, James Merlino recently announced the outcome of the 2017-18 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program, delivering grants to 300 successful applicants. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the 26 emergency service organisations in…
Sporting Clubs in Western Victoria are set to take their game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced four clubs are amongst 301 successful applicants across the state to receive…
Small business operators in the Koroit, Warrnambool and Port Fairy areas will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Monday 27 November 2017 in Koroit, on Tuesday 28 November in Warrnambool and on Wednesday 19 November in Port Fairy. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile…
Small business operators in the Cobden area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Thursday 30 November 2017. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small Business Bus delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs across…
The Port Fairy Folk Festival has been recognised for its outstanding contributions to tourism, arts and culture by being awarded a grant from the Andrews Labor Government to support its continued success. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Port Fairy Folk Festival has secured a $20,000 grant through the Labor Government’s Regional…
The Koroit Irish Festival has been recognised for its outstanding contributions to tourism, arts and culture by being awarded a grant from the Andrews Labor Government to support its continued success. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Koroit Irish Festival has secured a $5,000 grant through the Labor Government’s Regional Events Fund.…
The 2018 Apollo Bay Seafood Festival is set to expand to a 3 day event thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Apollo Bay Seafood Festival has secured a $10,000 grant through the Labor Government’s Regional Events Fund. This family fun event features…
Anglers on the Surry River can now wet a line or launch their boat more easily thanks to a new wooden jetty at Narrawong, east of Portland, funded by recreational fishing licence fees. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the new facility will help get more people fishing, more often, which is at…
As we head into summer, more students in Western Victoria will be protected from the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation with extra shade to prevent deadly skin cancers. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced five schools will receive $102,474 through the Andrews Labor Government’s School Shade Grants Program. The $1.4 million program provides…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney has welcomed new legislation introduced to parliament to enshrine recreational and Aboriginal water values into law for the first time across Victoria. The Andrews Labor Government has already taken significant steps to implement these values through projects like the Cultural Flows project along the Glenelg River. Traditional knowledge…
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 15 November 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…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping celebrate inspiring and motivated young people in Western Victoria as part of the first ever Victorian Youth Week, after the Turnbull Government scrapped funding that it previously provided to states. Ensuring Victoria continues to highlight the important role young people play in the community, the Labor Government is almost…
The Tyrendarra Football and Netball Club will be shooting more goals and growing its ranks with the Andrews Labor Government to upgrade change room facilities at Tyrendarra Reserve. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Tyrendarra Football Netball Club was among 23 sports facilities across Victoria to share in more than $2 million…
The Victorian Government is boosting support to vulnerable children and families in south west Victoria with funding for prevention and early intervention support services. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced four local integrated family service providers will receive an additional $514,598.01 to deliver integrated family services that build capacity and work with…
The Victorian Government is boosting support to vulnerable children and families in the Colac region with funding for prevention and early intervention support services. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Colac Area Health will receive an additional $247,265 to deliver integrated family services that build capacity and work with more families at…
Grassroots sports clubs in the Corangamite Shire region are getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and win silverware. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced five clubs would share in over $500,000 from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program 2017-18. “Grassroots sports clubs…
Grassroots sports clubs in Victoria’s south west are getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and win silverware. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced 13 clubs in South West Victoria would share in over $500,000 from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program 2017-18.…
A grassroots sports club in Anglesea is getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and win silverware. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Anglesea Football Club would share in over $500,000 from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program 2017-18 The Club will receive…
The Andrews Labor Government has upgraded another two level crossings on the Warrnambool line, as part of its ongoing investment in safer, more reliable services for V/Line passengers and drivers on the south coast. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced works have been completed at Vickers Road, Panmure and Ondit Road in Winchelsea,…
Nearly $40,000 has been awarded to support five local crime prevention projects in Western Victoria under the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Community Safety Fund (CSF) grants. The grants provide up to $10,000 in funding to councils and not-for-profit groups, for projects that help prevent crime and support people to feel safer and more…
The Andrews Labor Government is considering options to upgrade the Princes Highway from Colac to the South Australian border, to reduce travel times and increase safety. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced work has begun on a business case to look into ways to give drivers on the key route more chances to safely…
The Andrews Labor Government is targeting alcohol-related crashes involving young drivers in Warrnambool through a new awareness program about the dangers of underage drinking. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced a $25,000 grant for local organisation Communities That Care to run their Smart Generation Program. “The program reduces access to alcohol for minors…
Warrnambool Field & Game is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Warrnambool Field & Game will receive a package from the Defibrillators for…
Laang Speedway Club is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Laang Speedway Club will receive a package from the Defibrillators for Sporting Clubs…
Bannockburn Cricket Club players will be smashing sixes, thanks to the construction of three new multi-purpose synthetic cricket nets at Victoria Park Recreation Reserve. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney officially opened the training nets today, made possible thanks to a $67,000 grant from the Andrews Labor Government. The new nets feature retractable soft netting…
South West Healthcare health workers, patients and visitors will be safer as more security guards are deployed as part of another Andrews Labor Government initiative to stamp out violence in hospitals. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced South West Healthcare will receive funding to increase security staffing at the hospital. This funding…
Find out how to Detox Your Home when the Andrews Labor Government’s latest mobile chemical collection next visits Colac on Saturday 21 October 2017. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP encourages locals to take advantage of the service enabling the safe disposal of potentially toxic household chemicals. Research from the Australian Competition and Consumer…
Two of Victoria’s newest schools have chosen their new names. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Bannockburn Primary School’s new name is Bannockburn P-12 College, while Torquay North Primary School will become Torquay Coast Primary School. Bannockburn Primary School will expand next year to include secondary schooling and is relocating to a…
Apollo Bay Sailing Club is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Apollo Bay Sailing Club was amongst the 301 successful applicants across the…
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a $115 million boost to give Victoria’s busy hospitals relief from a massive surge in demand following one of Victoria’s worst-ever flu seasons. Today, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that local health services will share in a special funding support package, with an additional $1,648,045 for health…
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a $115 million boost to give Victoria’s busy hospitals relief from a massive surge in demand following one of Victoria’s worst-ever flu seasons. Today, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that local health services will share in a special funding support package, with an additional $424,952 for health…
Sporting Clubs in south west Victoria will receive funding to encourage more Aboriginal Victorians to play the sports they love. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced three clubs will share in more than $34,000 across Victoria from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program. The recipients include:…
The Andrews Labor Government has announced funding to improve the safety, access and amenity of coastal areas. The funding is part of the Government’s nearly $1 million Coastal Public Access and Risk Program that provides financial assistance to Victorian coastal Crown land managers, including volunteer committees of management and local governments, to reduce coastal risk…
Warrnambool is set to host some of the best athletes from around the country thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Warrnambool has secured the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic through the Labor Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program. The Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic…
Students at Airey’s Inlet Primary School are a step closer to having the facilities they deserve, with construction on a $40,000 maintenance upgrade due to get underway shortly. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, today announced that Deca Building Projects has been awarded the construction contract. The Andrews Labor Government is building the Education…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping Aboriginal communities deliver improved Maternal and Child Health services to families and children in Warrnambool. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-operative, partnering with Warrnambool City Council, will receive a grant of $130,000 as part of the Labor Government’s Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health…
Work on the new Armstrong Creek sports pavilion has begun, meaning residents of Geelong’s fast-growing new suburb will soon have the sporting facilities they need. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today joined City of Greater Geelong CEO Kelvin Spiller to break ground at the construction site, where local builders Rendine Constructions are kicking off…
An innovative early childhood program in Warrnambool helping local kids get a better start in life is being recognised as among Victoria’s best. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced Nurturing Room Bridges Home to School is one of 15 Victorian Early Years Awards 2017 finalists recognised today for their outstanding contribution to early…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to protect and restore one of Port Fairy’s most cherished heritage assets, Port Fairy Battery. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced a $200,000 grant to support specialist conservation works to four cannons, carriages and two timber slides at the Battery Hill site, protecting the treasured site…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to protect and restore one of Camperdown’s most cherished heritage assets. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced a $200,000 grant to support the conservation of the Camperdown Clock Tower, protecting the treasured site for generations to come. Constructed in 1896-97 to the designs of local architect…
Western Victoria Landcare groups have been recognised for the significant contributions they have made to the local environment. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP congratulated the Woady Yaloak Catchment Group, Simon Faulkner (Surf Coast Rabbit Action Network) and Corangamite Catchment Management Authority members Angela Jeffery and Bret Ryan today on their awards following…
More men in Winchelsea will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government grant for a refurbished men’s shed. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the Winchelsea Men’s Shed would receive $12,000 towards their much needed Shed refurbishment. Supported by the Winchelsea Community House, the…
More men in Apollo Bay will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government grant for a new men’s shed. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the Apollo Bay Men’s Shed would receive $60,000 towards their much needed new Shed. Ms Tierney said the new…
A local sporting club in Tyrendarra is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency on and off the park with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that Tyrendarra Gun Club was…
The Andrews Labor Government has upgraded another four level crossings on the Warrnambool line, as part of its ongoing investment in safer, more reliable services for South West V/Line passengers and drivers. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today works have been completed at Station Street in Panmure, Hallowells Road in Cudgee, Rowans Lane…
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…
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…
Moyne Health Services will benefit from additional safety measures to reduce and prevent violence through the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Moyne Health Services had secured $9760 from the $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Hospitals and…
Lorne Community Hospital will benefit from additional safety measures to reduce and prevent violence through the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Lorne Community Hospital had secured $3400 from the $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Hospitals and…
Terang & Mortlake Health Service will benefit from additional safety measures to reduce and prevent violence through the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Terang & Mortlake Health Service had secured $11,170 from the $20 million Health Service Violence…
Small business operators in the Bannockburn area will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Friday 17 March 2017. Businesses in surrounding towns such as Inverleigh, Teesdale, Lethbridge, Meredith and Batesford can also take advantage of the bus services on offer during this visit…
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 8 March 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…
The Andrews Labor Government’s upgrade of a fourth level crossing on the Warrnambool line is now complete, part of its record investment in level crossing upgrades on the Warrnambool line to return services to timetable. Member of Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney welcomed the upgraded crossing at Back Larpent Road in Larpent, where lights, bells and…
Victorian emergency management volunteers are getting a well-deserved funding boost thanks to the Victorian Government’s $15 million Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants program. Hundreds of grant applications for equipment, communications, facility upgrades and community engagement and training have already been received from volunteer organisations across the state. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP this…
Students at Timboon P-12 School are a step closer to having the facilities they deserve, with construction on the school upgrade due to get underway shortly. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today joined parents, students and teachers to turn the first sod to mark the start of construction. The $5.2 million project will…
Victorian industries will receive more support to train their current and new workforce through the Andrews Labor Government’s new $40 million Workforce Training Innovation Fund (WTIF). Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney today launched the fund at Melbourne-based John Holland Group which is one of Australia’s leading engineering and contracting service providers. The fund…
The Andrews Labor Government’s new Community Corrections Services (CCS) changes will help make the community safer by focusing on people with the greatest risk of turning to crime, or those who have committed violent crimes in the past. Commencing today, the new reforms will see offenders subjected to more intensive case management, and having access…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing more than $550,000 in state-of-the-art, specialised teaching equipment for Victoria Polytechnic to meet the needs of both students and industry. Victoria Polytechnic will use its funding for simulation equipment for health based courses, as well as funds for the purchase of ten robots and improved equipment for hair, make-up…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting people first in Melbourne with a funding boost for William Angliss Institute. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney today announced $1 million to help William Angliss adjust to Skills First which was introduced on the 1st of January. The Labor Government is delivering the things that matter most…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing $620,000 in state-of-the-art, specialised teaching equipment for RMIT to meet the needs of both students and industry. RMIT will use its funding for a new ultra high definition media server for vocational media and digital programs. The money will also help purchase surveying equipment and will help establish an…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting a new skills training program at Porthaul’s Portland facility which will create 50 new jobs and safeguard another 40. The Labor Government’s investment will allow the delivery of an intensive in-house training program for new truck drivers which will focus on the areas of logistics, rostering, basic mechanics and…
Today marks the beginning of the Andrews Labor Government’s overhaul of the state’s training and TAFE system. With the introduction of Skills First, the Labor Government is ensuring Victoria’s training and TAFE system is better managed and delivers qualifications that lead to real jobs. The Skills First reforms, first flagged in August, will be introduced…
The major expansion of Victoria’s only maximum-security women’s prison has reached a critical new milestone with 120 new beds set to open at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre. Minister for Corrections Gayle Tierney visited DPFC this morning to look at the three new accommodation units which mark the completion of the first stage of works.…
The Turnbull Liberal Government is ripping more than $100 million from its Industry Skills Fund – a massive blow to Victorian businesses. The savage funding cut is hidden in today’s Mid-Year Economic Financial Outlook and will slash $119 million from the fund over the forward estimates. The Andrews Labor Government is supporting industry through initiatives…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting people first in South-West Victoria with a multi-million dollar boost for South West TAFE. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney visited the institute’s Warrnambool campus today, announcing $5.5 million to ensure South West is ready to hit the ground running when Skills First is introduced next month. The…
The Andrews Labor Government is improving quality in the training system even further with new, tougher contracts being offered to training providers for next year. More than 300 quality training providers have been offered contracts to deliver government-funded training in 2017 under Skills First – the Labor Government’s new approach to training and TAFE in…