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Better Outcomes For Victims And Young People

Reforming financial help for victims of crime, ensuring young people remain connected and holding repeat offenders to account are among the measures in the Victorian Budget 2021/22 aimed at keeping our state safe.

Transforming The System For Our Most Vulnerable Kids

It’s why the Andrews Labor Government is providing more support than ever before for at‑risk children, their families and their carers, as part of a massive $1.2 billion boost for the children and families system in Victoria.

Building Stronger Communities Across The State

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 delivers $23.7 million for multicultural communities, including support for seniors, refugees and community events. An $8 million investment will support more than 900 groups across the state through the Multicultural Seniors Support grants program.

Building A Bright Future For Victorian Kids

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 invests $1.6 billion to build new schools and improve existing schools – making sure our kids have the bright futures they deserve and building on the $3 billion delivered in last year’s Budget.

Victoria’s Big Build Continues To Back Our Recovery

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 builds on those investments with $595.7 million in critical road and rail projects, helping to connect Victorians to work, study and each other. Critically, these projects will also support more than a thousand jobs.

Helping Our Health System Recover From Coronavirus

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 will deliver more than $7.1 billion to upgrade and build more hospitals, improve local health services, and deliver the highest quality of care for more Victorians.

Supporting And Honouring Victorian Veterans

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 will deliver $6 million to upgrade the Shrine of Remembrance – our iconic landmark dedicated to honoring our veterans and their service.

Building Strong Local Communities For All Victorians

With $87.6 million in new funding for local infrastructure and programs – from playgrounds to libraries – the Budget invests in the projects that matter to local residents, while contributing to Victoria’s continuing recovery.

Putting The Safety Of Victorian Women And Children First

Victoria’s nation‑leading efforts to end family violence and build a more equal future for women will continue, with new investments from the Andrews Labor Government to help Victorians from diverse backgrounds and more practical support for victim survivors.

Delivering Lasting Change With Aboriginal Communities

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 delivers a record $448 million investment for Aboriginal people and statewide healing – including $98 million for Victoria’s commitments to self‑determination, truth and treaty alone.

Saving Lives – And Creating Jobs

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 invests $68.8 million for health‑related research, headlined by $50 million to establish mRNA vaccine and therapeutic manufacturing capabilities in Melbourne.