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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.

Clawing Back Lost Entitlements For Victorian Workers

The Andrews Labor Government’s Wage Inspectorate has helped workers reclaim more than $1 million in unpaid long service leave entitlements over 12 months, holding unscrupulous employers to account.

Call To Honour Inspiring Aboriginal Victorians

The Andrews Labor Government is calling for nominations to recognise the outstanding work and achievements of Aboriginal Victorians, past and present, to celebrate their contributions to Victoria.

Supporting Women With Disabilities Into Secure Work

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting women with disabilities to secure work in the health, social and disability service sectors, recognising the wealth of lived experience women with disabilities can bring to these industries.