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As we all stay home to keep each other safe, the Victorian Government has today announced a number of programs and projects to keep Victoria connected.

More support will be available to educators and teachers to better prepare for children moving from kindergarten to school.

Early childhood language teachers will get the opportunity to boost their language teaching skills thanks to the Victorian Government.

The Victorian Government is creating more jobs to keep our waterways clean and support fire affected regional communities during the coronavirus pandemic as part of the Working for Victoria initiative.

The Victorian Government is continuing its investment in sporting infrastructure projects across the state, helping grassroots sports communities get back in the game when the time is right.

Victorian businesses doing it tough will receive more help in dealing with the stress and emotional impacts of the coronavirus pandemic through a new Victorian Government wellbeing initiative.

Funds are flowing through to businesses in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria as we continue to fight the coronavirus pandemic, with grants of $5,000 for 24,000 eligible businesses – totalling $120 million – out the door.

The Victorian Government is supporting young people to have their voices heard, giving them a platform to work with decision-makers on the issues affecting them during the global coronavirus pandemic.

Farmers and producers across Victoria will get better access to markets and communities thanks to funding from the Victorian Government to improve the vital network of local roads and infrastructure.

The Victorian Government is growing the state’s world-leading medical research sector, securing the retention of the national headquarters of the Centre for Commercialisation of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM) Australia.