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Delivering More Rehabilitation Beds In Melbourne's West
People living with mental illness or addiction issues in Melbourne’s west will soon have greater access to the support they need, with the Allan Labor Government expanding public residential rehab facility Westside Lodge.
Helping Small Businesses Close The Gender Pay Gap
The Allan Labor Government has marked International Women’s Day with the release of a new toolkit to help small businesses close the gender pay gap.
Encouraging Students To Embrace ANZAC Spirit
Victorian students are encouraged to explore how Victorians came together to build the Shrine of Remembrance and other war memorials as part of the 2024 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize competition.
Turkish Airlines, Welcome To Melbourne
Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flight to Australia touches down in Melbourne today, paving the way for increased international trade and tourism and creating hundreds of local jobs.
Wyndham’s Refurbished Youth Hub Making An Impact
The Allan Labor Government is supporting young people in Wyndham with a newly refurbished Youth Hub providing tailored services and community connections.
Youth Hub Pilot Taking Shape In Geelong
The Allan Labor Government is improving the lives and wellbeing of young people in and around Geelong with a new Youth Hub providing tailored services and community connections.
Join The Small Business Ministerial Councils
Applications are now open for people who want to be part of change for Victorian small businesses by joining the Small Business Ministerial Council or Multicultural Business Ministerial Council.
Month-Long Festival To Celebrate Young Victorians
The skills and achievements of Victoria’s young people will be on show right across the state later this year at a month-long festival supported by the Allan Labor Government.
Northcote Ready To Rise For Return Of Street Festival
The Allan Labor Government is backing the return of the Northcote Rise Festival, which is set to bring a welcome boost to local small businesses and the community this weekend.
Marram Nganyin Mentoring Grants Announced
More young Aboriginal people around Victoria will be connected with mentors from within their communities thanks to the Allan Labor Government’s Marram Nganyin Aboriginal Youth Mentoring Program.
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Spicing Up The City
More than 200 extra events are set to spark flavour palettes across Melbourne in this year’s Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, with the blockbuster program showcasing Victoria’s vibrant hospitality, agriculture and cultural talent.
More Housing For Victorian Women At Risk
The Allan Labor Government is ensuring more Victorian women at risk of homelessness have a safe and secure place to call home.
Supporting Victorian Small Businesses This Christmas
More small businesses across Victoria are being supported this festive season, with the launch of a Christmas gift ideas list to help communities across the state buy locally and support small businesses this festive season, made possible by the Allan Labor Government.
Investing In Young Media Stars Of The Future
The Allan Labor Government is helping more young people aspiring towards a career in media to develop skills and gain industry experience, with more funding for a leading community radio station to continue broadcasting.
Honouring The Service Of Victorian Veterans
The Allan Labor Government is honouring the service and sacrifice of veterans in Victoria, with new wellbeing supports and grant programs to make sure veterans receive the support they deserve for everything they have given to the state.
Recognising The Skills Veterans Earn In Service
The Allan Labor Government is supporting veterans to implement and expand on the important skills and knowledge they have earned during their service with a new pilot program and employment workshop event.
Students Announced For Premier’s Spirit Of Anzac Prize
The Allan Labor Government has awarded 12 secondary school students from across the state with the Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize. The successful recipients will embark on a 10-day international study tour in 2024 to honour the courage of Australians who fought and died far from home.
Honouring Our Veterans On Remembrance Day
Victorians can honour and remember the brave Australians who have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations this Remembrance Day.
Shop Local At Queen Victoria Market’s Purpose Precinct
Australia’s first dedicated social enterprise precinct has opened at the iconic Queen Victoria Market (QVM) – giving Victorians a fresh opportunity to shop local ahead of the festive season.
Eighty-Six Festival Lays Tracks And Backs Local Business
With two weeks until Melbourne’s newest music festival The Eighty-Six makes its debut, local businesses across Melbourne’s northern suburbs are preparing for a major economic boost, thanks to the Allan Labor Government.