More Jobs And Economic Growth Forecast For Victoria
The Victorian economy is expected to generate thousands of jobs in the coming months, with forecasts in today’s Budget Update showing positive signs ahead for the state.
The Victorian economy is expected to generate thousands of jobs in the coming months, with forecasts in today’s Budget Update showing positive signs ahead for the state.
The Andrews Labor Government has unveiled another major funding boost for skills and training to support the huge growth in enrolments that its landmark Free TAFE initiative is delivering across Victoria.
The Andrews Labor Government is making sure no young Victorian experiencing mental health concerns falls through the cracks, with a huge investment in targeted mental health outreach to provide the personalised care children and young adults need.
The Andrews Labor Government is providing additional support to local councils to create a culture of equality and respect and deliver prevention of family and gendered violence initiatives in local communities across Victoria.
One thousand more Victorian students can now see more clearly and concentrate better at school, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s free Glasses for Kids program.
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering new programs to support safe, responsible and sustainable hunting across the state.
Innovative family violence prevention programs will be boosted by the Andrews Labor Government as it launches its second action plan to lead the nation in ensuring women and children live free from violence.
The Andrews Labor Government has awarded 40 high school students across Victoria with scholarships of $2,500 for outstanding art and writing projects that build awareness of the contributions made by Australia’s veterans.
The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring Victorian families in need can continue putting a meal on the table with the delivery of an extra 830,000 meals through community food relief programs.
The Andrews Labor Government is strengthening health and safety laws to provide more support to workers and families affected by the debilitating effects of silicosis and similar occupational diseases.
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on its promise to provide more bed capacity and better-trained workers across Victoria’s mental health system – with work underway on a major expansion of mental health beds, and more support to give doctors vital training in psychiatry.
Victorians will be able to shape improvements to the state’s police oversight system to ensure it is strong, transparent and meets the needs of our diverse communities.
The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring multicultural communities have access to tailored information to help them get vaccinated and stay safe during the pandemic.
The Andrews Labor Government is marking a major milestone across the tram network with the final route receiving the largest and newest E-Class trams to increase accessibility.
The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring outstanding community members and organisations who have made significant contributions to multiculturalism in Victoria receive the honour and recognition they deserve.
The Andrews Labor Government has launched new school policies and resources to promote the importance of collaboration and respectful behaviours between parents and carers and school staff.
With warmer weather approaching, Victorians are being reminded to make sure any building or maintenance work they’re seeking to undertake is completed by a legitimate, qualified tradesperson.
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to help Victorians get into the housing market and ease the financial burden of the pandemic, with new data highlighting the benefits of housing grants and tax relief.