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It’s A Great Time To Become A Nurse Or Midwife

There’s never been a better time to become a nurse or midwife – with free degrees, scholarships, and sign-on bonuses available thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Free Nursing and Midwifery initiative.

Giving Young People A Voice For Their Future

The Andrews Labor Government is giving at-risk youth an opportunity to share their stories in a new project that aims to prevent young people encountering the justice system.

Time To Apply For 2024 School Places

The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier, clearer and fairer for young families enrolling kids into Prep, with a new process providing standardised dates and forms for all government schools.

Building A Stronger Kindergarten Workforce

Thousands of early childhood teachers and educators are set to join Victoria’s kindergarten workforce in coming years, thanks to a $159 million investment in training and development by the Andrews Labor Government.

Helping Injured Victorians Remain Independent

Community-led programs that boost the confidence and independence of Victorians living with an acquired brain injury (ABI) will benefit from a series of grants thanks to the Andrews Labor Government and TAC.

Protecting Preston Market For The Future

The Andrews Labor Government is preserving the rich history, heritage and social significance of Preston Market, while making sure future generations in Melbourne’s north have housing choice for years to come.

New Driver Distraction Cameras Switched On

New mobile phone and seatbelt detection cameras are now operating across the state’s road network to help keep Victorians safe and reduce road trauma.

Cheaper Regional Fares Now In Effect

The Andrews Labor Government is transforming the way Victorians travel across the state, with the regional fare cap now in effect to make regional public transport fares fair.

Strengthening Eating Disorder Supports For Victorians

The Andrews Labor Government is taking another step towards an accessible, integrated and inclusive Mental Health and Wellbeing system - with consultation on the Victorian Eating Disorders Strategy now complete.

Landcare And Junior Landcare Grants Open

A total of $4.4 million in grants is on offer to help volunteers and the next generation of Victorians in caring for the state’s precious environment and biodiversity, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government

More Healthcare Workers Making Victoria Home

The Andrews Labor Government is growing Victoria’s healthcare workforce – recruiting more than 1,200 doctors, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals from overseas so Victorians get the care they deserve.

Countdown To Cheaper Regional Fares For Victorians

The Andrews Labor Government is making public transport affordable and accessible to Victorians in every corner of the state, with the regional fare cap coming into effect next week.

Building A Better Future After Prison

The Andrews Labor Government is helping break the cycle of reoffending by offering training in construction to prisoners to help them secure a job after release.