Despite the challenges of 2020, the year also highlighted many outstanding examples of inclusion and leadership by Victorians with disability, community groups and the disability sector in response to coronavirus and the bushfires.

Victorians will be able to get the treatment they need sooner, closer to home and family, with the Andrews Labor Government fast-tracking the delivery of six mental health priority sites across the state.

As a Government, we recognise these profound failures and commit ourselves to implementing every single one of the Commission’s recommendations.

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the development of Victoria’s rising sports stars with grants to offset the cost of travelling and fees associated with events includung selection trials and national championships.

More Victorians with disability will get the support they need, ensuring they have choice, control and support to speak up and assert their rights.

An independent Implementation Monitor has been appointed to oversee the implementation of all recommendations handed down by the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants.

Senior Victorians and Carer Card holders will be able to enjoy free public transport from 21 to 28 March 2021.

Outstanding individuals and organisations in the TAFE and training sector can now be nominated for a Victorian Training Award.

A Victorian-first program to provide vouchers of up to $200 each for sporting equipment, uniforms and memberships will open within days, providing a major boost to the budgets of thousands of families.