The Allan Labor Government is encouraging young Victorians to have their say on issues that matter to them at next year’s YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament.

The Allan Labor Government is giving Victorians the mental health care they need closer to home, with the new Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre now complete.

The Allan Labor Government will strengthen its focus on building the homes Victorians need into the future, with changes to the Victorian Cabinet announced today.

New and emerging Aboriginal organisations are being encouraged to apply for new grants from the Marram Nganyin Aboriginal Youth Mentoring Program, funded by the Andrews Labor Government.

Victorian students will get the tailored learning support they need to thrive at school, with the Andrews Labor Government extending the successful Tutor Learning Initiative until at least the end of 2025.

The skills and achievements of young Victorians will be celebrated with a month-long festival, supported by the Andrews Labor Government.
Minister for Youth Natalie Suleyman joined Member for Preston Nathan Lambert to launch Youth Fest – a program of 111 events being held right across Victoria throughout September.

Lakeside Pakenham Scouts groups will be united at one “base camp” with the opening of a new hall thanks to the support of the Andrews Labor Government, with matched funding from Scouts Victoria.

Recreational fishers are closer to reeling in a big catch as thousands of rainbow trout are stocked into 16 of Melbourne’s most popular fishing lakes, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

This Vietnam Veterans’ Day, the Andrews Labor Government is honouring Victoria’s Vietnam veterans, paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of those who fought for Australia including those who never returned home.

Young leaders from Australia and around the world will come together with global entertainers in a major event in Melbourne to fast-track action on issues such as poverty and climate change.

Secondary school students in Victoria will be given an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the Anzac legacy and Australia’s connection to Türkiye with the 2023 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize competition.

The Northcote Rise Festival is making a long-awaited return to High Street after 13 years, after the event received support from the Andrews Labor Government.

The Andrews Labor Government is looking for fresh ideas and new ways to honour, commemorate and remember Victoria’s veterans with the opening of a new round of grants.
Minister for Veterans Natalie Suleyman today announced the Anzac Day Proceeds Fund and Victoria Remembers grant programs are now open.

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting veterans now and into the future with the launch of the Veterans Card - an Australian-first initiative.
Minister for Veterans Natalie Suleyman and the Member for Lara Ella George today visited Lara RSL to officially launch the Veterans Card - Victoria, which recognises the service and sacrifices made by all current and former Australian Defence Force members

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure more young people can make waves in the aquatics industry, with even more free opportunities in store for aspiring swim instructors.

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring our paramedics are getting the best training with a new dedicated capability hub at Victoria University in Sunshine delivered, which will also be the home of the new Centre for Paramedicine.

The Andrews Labor Government is investing in the future and welfare of young people in Whittlesea with a new Youth Hub, in partnership with Whittlesea City Council.

The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging young Victorians to get involved in all that scouting has to offer with upgraded facilities at Deer Park Scout Hall.

The Andrews Labor Government is building new and improved Scouts Halls across the state with Scouts Victoria, delivering facilities that help celebrate what scouting means to so many Victorians.

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting young people across the state with grants for youth-led events for the 2023 Victorian Youth Fest.
Minister for Youth Natalie Suleyman has announced 111 successful recipients of grants of up to $2000 each to host events led by and for young people aged between 12 and 25.