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Victoria’s CDS Hits Over 100 Million Container Deposits

Victorians in every corner of the state have thrown their support behind the Allan Labor Government’s Container Deposit Scheme – returning more than 100 million containers, and pocketing over $10 million in refunds in just two months.

Public Fertility Care Now In Available In City’s North East

Women and families living in Melbourne’s north eastern suburbs can now realise their dream of starting or growing their family, with the Allan Labor Government’s nation-leading public fertility care service now available at the Mercy Hospital for Women.

Expanding Support For Victoria‘s Littlest Learners

Hundreds of additional kindergarten staff will be provided with an online observation-based tool to support a consistent understanding and assessment of children’s strengths and abilities, thanks to the Allan Labor Government.

Grant Program Making Kindergartens More Inclusive

The Allan Labor Government is helping all children get the best start to life – no matter their abilities – with more than 330 kindergartens across Victoria sharing in $10 million to upgrade facilities and buy specialist equipment.

Keeping Patrons Safe From Gambling Harm

In an Australian-first, everyone who uses a gaming machine at Crown Casino will be required to set time and loss limits using the state-wide YourPlay system.

Reform To Better Protect Victorians

The Allan Labor Government will strengthen and reform health regulation in Victoria – to better protect Victorians and provide greater consistency to regulation across the health system.

Kinder Kits Help Kids Continue Learning At Home

The Allan Labor Government is giving tens of thousands of children starting kinder across Victoria next year a free Kinder Kit full of fun and educational toys, helping them grow and learn through creativity and play.

Free Pads And Tampons Program Creating Local Jobs

The Allan Labor Government’s nation-leading work to provide free access to pads and tampons is taking its next major step with companies approached to tender to deliver period products in machines across the state.