The Andrews Labor Government is today launching the Australian-first Gig Worker Support Service, providing advice and practical assistance to thousands of on-demand workers across the state.

The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging young families to enrol their children in Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten for 2024, ensuring every Victorian child can have the best start in education and life.

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting multicultural organisations to deliver essential community relief initiatives to ensure diverse communities can continue recovering from the impacts of the pandemic.

Victoria will be the first state to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 years old to 12, and to 14 years old by 2027 – bolstering the Victorian Government’s work to avoid young people entering the criminal justice system early and keeping the community safe.

The Andrews Labor Government is growing the state’s defence capabilities and expertise by providing support to supply chain businesses to help them win major contracts.

Victoria will be the first state to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 years old to 12, and to 14 years old by 2027 – bolstering the Victorian Government’s work to avoid young people entering the criminal justice system early and keeping the community safe.

One of the world’s most significant medical research initiatives is taking place in Victoria, supported by the Andrews Labor Government – and all babies born before October have the chance to help inform research for generations and deliver better health outcomes now and into the future.

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 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.

The Andrews Labor Government’s Priority Primary Care Centres (PPCCs) are taking pressure off emergency departments across the state – saving tens of thousands of Victorians a long wait in emergency, and making sure hospitals are freed up to treat the sickest patients.