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Major Coronavirus Testing Blitz Targets 100,000

Up to 100,000 Victorians will be tested for coronavirus over the next two weeks as part of a major testing blitz across the State, to better understand how the virus is spreading in the community and set us up for the potential easing of restrictions.

Survival Package To Help Save Arts Jobs

The Victorian Government is helping to save hundreds of jobs in the state’s independent creative and cultural sector while keeping Victorians connected through the coronavirus crisis.

New Taskforce To Bolster Building And Development Industry

The Victorian Government has set up a dedicated taskforce to help keep the state’s building and development industry running through the coronavirus crisis, while announcing the approval of four new projects worth more than $1.5 billion dollars.

Supporting First Home Buyers In Regional Victoria

The Victorian Government is extending the $20,000 First Home Owner Grant for people buying or building a new home in regional Victoria for an extra 12 months, in another measure to support Victorians through the coronavirus pandemic.

More Support To Keep Families And Children Safe

Foster and kinship carers will receive a one-off $600 payment for every child they care for, as part of a package of support from the Victorian Government for some of our state’s most in-need children and families.