Victorians will have the chance to pay tribute to Uncle Jack Charles, his life and contributions to our state at a State Funeral Service.

More patients with a disability who have been medically cleared but are stuck waiting in hospital for a NDIS plan will be able to go home earlier, with the Andrews Labor Government expanding a program to reduce bed block around the state.

In a sensible step to ensure national consistency, and with COVID case numbers well below their winter peak, masks will no longer be mandatory to wear on public transport.

Applications for hundreds of mental health and wellbeing workforce scholarships and grants are now open as vital work continues to build a diverse and robust mental health and wellbeing workforce.

The Andrews Labor Government and Victoria’s public transport operators are gearing up for their biggest week in two years with passenger numbers set to swell for the Melbourne Royal Show and Grand Final week festivities.

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to make community sport more affordable for kids in time for summer.

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting teachers from across Victoria’s school system to upskill, excel and become leaders in their schools through a professional pathway program aimed at the best and brightest educators.

A nasal medication that could reduce transmission of COVID-19 in homes and hospitals will soon begin clinical trials in Victoria through a new world-class medical manufacturing centre in Melbourne.

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to combat gambling related harm and prevent money laundering at Crown Melbourne, with new legislation passed today to boost protection for consumers and increase oversight of the casino.

The Andrews Labor Government is making dining and entertainment more affordable for Victorians no matter where they live so they can eat, play and get cash back.

The Andrews Labor Government has distributed more than 100 million free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to schools this year, to reduce costs for parents and help keep kids in the classroom.

The Andrews Labor Government has junked red tape that has previously had the potential to delay starts on new community housing projects.

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering more Free TAFE courses to build Victoria’s most in-demand industries – with new free courses available in emergency healthcare, mental health, family violence and agriculture in 2023.

The Andrews Labor Government is building a mental health workforce that provides culturally safe and inclusive care by supporting traineeships and scholarships for Aboriginal people who want to work in the sector.

The Andrews Labor Government has established a dedicated taskforce to crack down on underquoting and protect Victorians from wasting time and money investigating properties they simply can’t afford.

Billions of dollars more in international investment flows into Victoria than any other state – underlining the benefits of the Andrews Labor Government’s ambitious investment attraction strategy.

More Victorian kids will learn how to swim as the Andrews Labor Government boosts the number of the swimming instructors for the upcoming summer.

Seventeen community organisations across Victoria will share in grants to build, upgrade or repair important local facilities thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government.