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Preventing Gendered Violence In The Workplace

The Andrews Labor Government is inviting workplaces to apply for a share in more than $4 million towards new initiatives that help to prevent work-related gendered violence, including sexual harassment.

Helping More Women Drive To Employment

The Andrews Labor Government is helping more women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds learn to drive a car and gain their driver’s licence – crucial steps for many towards securing a job.

PPCCs Diverting Thousands From Emergency Departments

The Andrews Labor Government’s Priority Primary Care Centres (PPCCs) are taking pressure off emergency departments across the state – saving tens of thousands of Victorians a long wait in emergency, and making sure hospitals are freed up to treat the sickest patients.

Victorians To Benefit From New Container Deposit Scheme

Australia’s most convenient and accessible beverage container recycling scheme will begin on 1 November 2023, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s landmark reforms to the state’s waste and recycling sector.

Delivering Better Care At Home

The Andrews Labor Government’s massive expansion of the Better at Home program is supporting thousands of Victorians to get the care they need, in the comfort of their own home – freeing up thousands of hospital beds for the sickest Victorians.

It’s A Great Time To Become A Nurse Or Midwife

There’s never been a better time to become a nurse or midwife – with free degrees, scholarships, and sign-on bonuses available thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Free Nursing and Midwifery initiative.

Giving Young People A Voice For Their Future

The Andrews Labor Government is giving at-risk youth an opportunity to share their stories in a new project that aims to prevent young people encountering the justice system.