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Keeping Vulnerable Communities Safe From COVID-19

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting frontline council staff across Victoria to keep vulnerable communities safe during the pandemic with a rollout of additional Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs).

Modular Homes Housing People Across Victoria

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting people in need to have a place to call home with more than 100 modular homes being built and dispatched across Victoria.

More Vouchers For Kids To Play The Sports They Love

More vouchers for sporting equipment, uniforms and memberships are being made available as the Andrews Labor Government reduces the cost of getting in the game for thousands of Victorian families.

Targeted Support For At-Risk South Sudanese Youth

Young South Sudanese Victorians at risk of coming into contact with the justice system will be supported and empowered through a tailored working group made up of community leaders and stakeholders.

Standing With The Jewish Community Against Antisemitism

The Andrews Labor Government will continue to protect the fundamental right of Jewish people to live, work and worship free from prejudice or hate by adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism.

Homebuyer Fund Helps More Victorians Live Their Dream

New figures reveal that one of the Andrews Labor Government’s key initiatives to help families and individuals achieve their home ownership dream is enabling dozens of Victorians every week to move into their new home.

Every Pet Counts: Delivering The First Pet Census

With more Victorians welcoming a pet into their family than ever, the Andrews Labor Government is backing the state’s first ever Pet Census to ensure pet owners have the support and services they need.

Aboriginal Victorians To Lead Mental Health Reforms

A new mental health hub will give Aboriginal groups leadership to redesign how care is delivered to their communities across the state, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s landmark reform agenda, transforming the way the mental health of Victorians is supported.

Increasing The Auslan Teaching Workforce In Victoria

The diploma course will be delivered by Melbourne Polytechnic and provides a foundation to students to become an Auslan interpreter, while the advanced diploma will be delivered by RMIT and is the recognised qualification to become a certified Auslan interpreter.

Victorians Rising To Thank Frontline Workers

As a big thank you from all Victorians, the Andrews Labor Government is offering the state’s health and education frontline workers 15,000 free tickets to RISING festival’s signature event The Wilds.

Giving Every Victorian Child The Best Start In Life

The Andrews Labor Government is giving every Victorian child the best start in life, with unprecedented investments in early education – giving families better access to kinder and better facilities in every corner of Victoria.

Healthy And Happy Students In The Education State

The Andrews Labor Government is putting health and wellbeing at the heart of Victorian education, making sure every student has the support they need to succeed in the Education State.

Major Upgrades Delivered For Special Schools

Kids with special needs will get top priority in our nation-leading school building boom with 36 special schools receiving funding for upgrades in the Victorian Budget 2022/23 – meaning every government special school will have had a major upgrade since the election of the Andrews Labor Government in 2014.

Helping More Victorians Get A Roof Over Their Head

The Andrews Labor Government is building on its record $5.3 billion Big Housing Build with even more support to help Victorians get a safe and secure roof over their head. The Labor Government is getting on with its landmark housing build – the largest single investment of any..

Putting Patients First: A Pandemic Repair Plan

After two years of an unprecedented global pandemic and record growth in demand, the health system will receive a massive $12 billion boost as part of the Victorian Budget 2022/23.