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Free TAFE Building Careers In Early Childhood Education

There has never been a better time to begin a rewarding career in early childhood education, with the Andrews Labor Government making it easier than ever to start a Free TAFE course in early childhood at South West TAFE.

Consultation Open For New Suicide Prevention Strategy

The Andrews Labor Government is expanding its suicide prevention response to further support at-risk Victorians – announcing that public consultation is now open for the new Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy.

Home Based Care Already Easing Pressure On Our Hospitals

Tens of thousands of Victorians are taking up the home-based care programs across the state – easing pressure on the health system – with nearly 56,000 people receiving care from the comfort of their home since Better at Home started last year.

Free RATS Program For People With Disability Extended

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to provide free rapid antigen tests to eligible Victorians with disability, extending support to some of the most vulnerable in our community over the winter months.

Shaping The Lives Of Victorian Seniors To Live Well

Senior Victorians are being invited to have their say and help shape government services, with the opening of Australia’s largest research project of its kind examining their experiences.

Supporting Our Healthcare Workers To Deliver Care

The Victorian Government is delivering another unprecedented investment into Victoria’s health system, making sure patients are getting the quality care they need during periods of record demand and increasing COVID and flu hospitalisations, and giving our healthcare workers the helping hand they need.

Bulldogs Home Revamp Underway

A milestone in the Western Bulldogs’ proud 145-year history is being marked today, with demolition of the old EJ Whitten Stand making way for a major upgrade of facilities at Whitten Oval, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government.

More Early Childhood Educators Where They’re Needed Most

More early childhood teachers and educators will be eligible for financial incentives to encourage them to work in kindergarten programs where they’re most needed, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s landmark Best Start, Best Life early childhood education reforms.

Growing Victoria's Early Childhood Workforce

Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Ingrid Stitt today announced $1 million for Gowrie Victoria to provide mentors to provisionally registered early childhood teachers over the next year.

Nation Leading Support To Protect Cultural Heritage

The protection and preservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage will be strengthened, ensuring it is managed by First Nations people, for First Nations people, backed by the Andrews Labor Government.