The Victorian Government is continuing to protect and support Victorians following the catastrophic storms that caused damage and disconnection across the state.

Victoria has developed and will make Australia’s first local mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate to reach Phase 1 clinical trials – a breakthrough in medicine and manufacturing that will create jobs and save lives.

The Victorian Government has commissioned an independent review into the culture of Victoria’s prison system to help drive a safer, more inclusive environment for all staff.

To help our contact tracers keep Victorians safe, all businesses are now required to use the Victorian Government’s QR code through the Service Victoria app, and Victorians are required to check in everywhere, every time – even if they’re visiting businesses for fewer than 15 minutes.

Victoria’s unemployment rate experienced the equal largest decline among the states, dropping by 0.7 percentage points in May, while the participation rate increased to a near record high 66.6 per cent.

The Victorian Government is making it easier for workers impacted by deadly crystalline silica dust to get the care and support they need.

More than 300 young Victorians have joined the workforce through a Victorian Government program that provides apprenticeship and trainee roles across the state.

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting training for aged care staff to help them recognise the signs of elder abuse, and step in to stop it.

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting multicultural media to continue its important work amid the financial challenges of the pandemic.

Victorians from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join one of the Regional Advisory Councils that help guide the Victorian Government’s work supporting multicultural communities.