In a year that will be remembered for the record-breaking FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Allan Labor Government is backing more Victorian women employed in sport and recreation to further their careers.

A State Memorial Service to honour the life of AFL legend Ronald (Ron) Dale Barassi AM will be held at 11am on Friday 10 November, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Victoria’s hardworking police, Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and their families will have better financial protection and peace of mind should anything tragic happen thanks to support from the Allan Labor Government.

The Allan Labor Government’s latest sporting grants program will bring more Victorians together through sport, encouraging young athletes to join their local sports club and discover the benefits of being active.

The Allan Labor Government is supporting the growth of women’s participation in trades and tech, encouraging teenagers to pursue dedicated education streams to build a career in the burgeoning sectors.

The Allan Labor Government is improving access to support and treatment for children in need of specialised mental health care with Victoria’s first child and family centre now open in Melbourne’s north east.

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 Victorian economy is growing strongly and providing jobs for workers with more than 130,000 Victorians joining the workforce over the past 12 months – the best performance in the country.

The Allan Labor Government’s bold housing reforms are igniting interest from industry partners looking to be part of Victoria’s nation-leading plans to build 800,000 new homes over the next decade.