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Free Masks To Keep Victorians Safe This Winter

The Andrews Labor Government will provide free N95 and KN95 masks to protect some of the most vulnerable members of our community and help reduce transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases.

Boosting Mental Health Support For Diverse Communities

Applications are now open for round two of the Diverse Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Grants, which are available for organisations that support and promote the mental health and wellbeing of Victoria’s diverse communities.

Fair Access For Women And Girls In Sport

In an Australian-first, Victoria will have fair access to community sporting facilities for every participant, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government initiative.

Work Begins On Bigger, Better ED At The Children’s

Australia’s leading children’s hospital will soon be able to treat thousands more patients – with a multi-million-dollar expansion of The Royal Children’s Hospital’s emergency department now underway. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today announced builders have officially started construction on stage two of the redevelopment..

Targeted Support For Bill Busting Bonus

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering tailored support through community organisations to ensure that everyone can apply for the $250 Power Saving Bonus and access immediate bill relief.

Performance Data Shows Victoria Weathering The Storm

The latest release of quarterly performance data confirms Victoria’s health system is under unprecedented pressure - like every health system across the country - from a busy flu season and the continued pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Caring For Victoria’s Injured Wildlife

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring injured, sick and orphaned wildlife get the help they need, with a funding boost to support wildlife rescue volunteers. Minister for Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio today announced that applications for the Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants are now open,..

Half A Million Victorians Receive Free Flu Vaccine

More than half a million Victorians have received a free influenza vaccine to protect themselves and their loved ones this flu season, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s investment in making the flu shot free.

Strong Laws To Protect Victorians From Sexual Violence

The Andrews Labor Government is changing the way sexual violence is dealt with in Victoria, with major reforms introduced to Parliament today that shift scrutiny from victim-survivors onto their perpetrators and make it clear there is no place for this behaviour in Victoria.

New Melbourne Landmark Under Heart Of The City

The Andrews Labor Government has unveiled the spectacular interior of the Metro Tunnel’s Town Hall Station – showcasing platforms that stretch from City Square to Federation Square, more than 30 metres below Swanston Street.