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Nillumbik Youth Hub Moves From Blueprint To Reality
Shovels are officially in the ground at the highly anticipated Nillumbik Youth Hub in Diamond Creek thanks to support from the Allan Labor Government.
New Grants For Small Business Trader Groups
The Allan Labor Government is giving multicultural businesses and traders more support, with a targeted grant program backing the positive impact multicultural enterprises have on local economies.
Helping Vulnerable Victorians And Their Families
The Allan Labor Government is helping families and communities across Victoria – giving more people the dignity of a home, delivering much-needed cost-of-living relief and continuing our nation-leading investments in family violence, LGBTIQA+ and multicultural communities, and our historic truth-telling process with First Peoples.
Helping Families With Secure Jobs And Quality Training
The Allan Labor Government is continuing our investments to create secure jobs and great training opportunities that lead to rewarding careers.
New Home For Albert Park Scouts
Albert Park Scout Groups will soon have a modern, purpose-built home, funded by the Allan Labor Government, which will help them to gain life skills, make new friendships and connect with their community.
Investing In Driver Training To Keep Supply Chains Moving
The Allan Labor Government is injecting an extra $1 million into training more heavy vehicle drivers to keep our supply chains moving through a partnership with the Victorian Transport Association (VTA).
Record Number Of Veterans Strengthening Our Public Sector
Veterans are making the Victorian public sector stronger, with support from the Andrews Labor Government so they can bring their impressive skills and experience to build a better Victoria.
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.