The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to invest in school mental health and wellbeing support – making it the biggest in Australia’s history – to ensure kids have access to the mental health tools they need to thrive at school and in life.

The Andrews Labor Government has today released an exposure draft of a Bill to amend the Retirement Villages Act 1986 for public consultation – making retirement villages fairer for older Victorians and giving the industry more clarity.

The Andrews Labor Government is giving Victorians more options than ever to get the healthcare they need, with the opening of the state’s first new Priority Primary Care Centre (PPCC) – as well as giving GPs more support to provide critical primary healthcare, with a vital new role to better connect our health system.

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring all Victorians are supported by the family violence and sexual assault service system, ensuring people from diverse backgrounds can access culturally safe services.

Victorians have soaked up the best the state has to offer as the spring school holidays wrap up, with the Andrews Labor Government’s popular dining and entertainment program making days and nights out more affordable.

The Andrews Labor Government is rewarding safe riders and drivers with the reintroduction of the Safe Driver Discount – returning for the first time for all road users since it was cut by the Coalition in 2013.

Victorians will have the chance to pay tribute to Uncle Jack Charles, his life and contributions to our state at a State Funeral Service.

More patients with a disability who have been medically cleared but are stuck waiting in hospital for a NDIS plan will be able to go home earlier, with the Andrews Labor Government expanding a program to reduce bed block around the state.

In a sensible step to ensure national consistency, and with COVID case numbers well below their winter peak, masks will no longer be mandatory to wear on public transport.

Applications for hundreds of mental health and wellbeing workforce scholarships and grants are now open as vital work continues to build a diverse and robust mental health and wellbeing workforce.

The Andrews Labor Government and Victoria’s public transport operators are gearing up for their biggest week in two years with passenger numbers set to swell for the Melbourne Royal Show and Grand Final week festivities.

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to make community sport more affordable for kids in time for summer.

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting teachers from across Victoria’s school system to upskill, excel and become leaders in their schools through a professional pathway program aimed at the best and brightest educators.

A nasal medication that could reduce transmission of COVID-19 in homes and hospitals will soon begin clinical trials in Victoria through a new world-class medical manufacturing centre in Melbourne.

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to combat gambling related harm and prevent money laundering at Crown Melbourne, with new legislation passed today to boost protection for consumers and increase oversight of the casino.

The Andrews Labor Government is making dining and entertainment more affordable for Victorians no matter where they live so they can eat, play and get cash back.

The Andrews Labor Government has distributed more than 100 million free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to schools this year, to reduce costs for parents and help keep kids in the classroom.

The Andrews Labor Government has junked red tape that has previously had the potential to delay starts on new community housing projects.