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With kindergarten enrolments now opening for 2024, the Andrews Labor Government is encouraging young families to enrol their children and give them the best start in life.

As the curtains draw to a close on what is set to be a record-breaking Melbourne International Comedy Festival, new research has revealed the value to Victorians of investing in creative festivals and major events.

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting families doing it tough, with more than 21,000 government school students provided uniforms through the Affordable School Uniforms Program this year alone.

The Andrews Labor Government is providing new support for international students to help them thrive in Victoria as student numbers continue to grow.

The Andrews Labor Government is stepping in to help Porter Davis customers get back on their feet by compensating those customers who were left without insurance through no fault of their own.

The Andrews Labor Government will provide free buses and extra public transport services to make it easier for Victorians to take part in this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations.

The Andrews Labor Government is helping more Victorians get involved in sport and active recreation, boosting participation opportunities across the state.

The Andrews Labor Government is inviting workplaces to apply for a share in more than $4 million towards new initiatives that help to prevent work-related gendered violence, including sexual harassment.

Women in custody at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) will have better access to important rehabilitation services in a culturally safe environment, thanks to investment from the Andrews Labor Government.

The Andrews Labor Government is helping more women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds learn to drive a car and gain their driver’s licence – crucial steps for many towards securing a job.