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Backing Cancer Research To Save Lives

Research into new methods of fighting lung cancer, predicting the spread of breast cancer, creating a new cheap genetic test to identify at risk people and a new screening tool for cervical cancer are among the research projects the Andrews Labor Government are backing to improve survival rates and outcomes for people with cancer.

2021 Volunteering Awards Finalists Announced

The Andrews Labor Government is recognising the hard work of Victorians who selflessly give their time to the community by announcing the 2021 Volunteering Awards finalists.

Delivering Better Kinders For Victorian Children

The Andrews Labor Government is giving Victorian kindergartens a boost by making more funding available for services to upgrade and improve, ensuring every Victorian child has the best start in life.

Australian-First Sick Pay Guarantee For Casual Workers

Victorians who work in casual or other insecure jobs will no longer be forced to choose between a day’s pay and looking after their health, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee.

New Travel Vouchers To Boost Victorian Tourism

Victorians have the chance to snap up one of 150,000 travel vouchers, with the popular scheme returning as part of a $200 million business stimulus package to support local businesses and jobs.

Healing The Harm Of Forced Adoption

Victorian women who had their children taken from them under heartbreaking historic forced adoption practices will receive redress, counselling and formal apologies from the Victorian Government.

Investing In Game Changing Research To Break The Bias

A new research and insights initiative from the Andrews Labor Government is aiming to close the gender gap in sport. Launched at the Change Our Game International Women’s Day celebration, Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today announced up to $1 million will be invested over four years for the Research and Insights Initiative.

Supporting Multicultural Community Events

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting multicultural and multifaith communities to reconnect, celebrate and share their culture through community festivals and events.