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Victorian Jobseekers Ready, Set And Dressed For Work

More jobseekers can now get assistance to look and feel job-ready, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government backing a charity organisation that provides clothing and advice to help people shine in job interviews.

Local Support For Victoria’s Incredible Carers

The Andrews Labor Government is investing $900,000 in a grants program to increase local support for the more than 700,000 unpaid carers across the state who selflessly look after loved ones.

Victoria Leads The Way On VET In Secondary Schools

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting more students to pursue their passion with Victoria named the only Australian state to increase its number of school students in Vocational Education and Training.

Even More Paramedics Hitting The Road

The Andrews Labor Government has recruited more than 100 new graduate paramedics in the past two months – helping our ambulance service respond to record demand, and ensuring Victorians can get the quality emergency care they need.

Delivering More Surgery And Better Care For Victorians

Thousands more Victorians will get the surgery they need sooner, with a suite of new operating theatres now open at St Vincent’s Hospital on the Park delivered as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s COVID Catch Up Plan.

Portarlington Ferry To Sail On

The Andrews Labor Government is extending its support for the Portarlington to Docklands ferry service in a boost for tourism and local commuters.

Eyes On The Prize – Students To Share In Anzac Spirit

Secondary school students in Victoria will be given an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the Anzac legacy and Australia’s connection to Türkiye with the 2023 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize competition.

Giving Children A Voice For Safer Hospital Care

The Victorian Government will introduce a new system to support young hospital patients and their carers to easily raise their concerns with health workers if they notice worrying changes in their child’s condition.

Planning Controls To Protect Preston Market’s Future

Melbourne’s beloved Preston Market will be protected for years to come thanks to new planning controls introduced by the Andrews Labor Government to preserve the market’s rich heritage, while boosting housing choice.

Supporting Veterans And Helping Them Thrive

The Andrews Labor Government is looking for fresh ideas and new ways to honour, commemorate and remember Victoria’s veterans with the opening of a new round of grants.

Boosting Life-Saving Tech For Critically Ill Babies

Critically ill newborn babies and children will soon have access to better care through a groundbreaking medical device being developed by a local startup, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government.

Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Begins

The legally required review of the first four years of the nation’s first voluntary assisted dying law has now begun, with a final report due by the end of 2024.

Two Decades Of Saving Ambulances For Those Most In Need

Ambulance Victoria’s massively expanded Secondary Triage service is now supporting more than 500 people every day get the appropriate care they need – freeing up hundreds of paramedics to care for the Victorians who need them the most.