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Upgrading Our Iconic Royal Children’s Hospital

Victorian children will receive faster world-class care as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s major redevelopment of the Royal Children’s Hospital’s emergency department and high-dependency inpatient unit.

Even More Victorians Accessing Great Skills And Training

More people are enrolling at TAFE and training in Victoria than anywhere in Australia, as local jobseekers sign-up to the Andrews Labor Government’s world-class skills and training system and gain in-demand jobs across the state.

Join The Victorian Disability Advisory Council

Members of the council provide independent advice to government to ensure the voices of people with disability are heard in policymaking, and have provided critical advice throughout the pandemic response.

Shared Equity Opens Doors For Would-Be Homeowners

The Andrews Labor Government is calling on aspiring homeowners to investigate their eligibity for a landmark shared equity scheme that has seen hundreds of Victorians take the keys to new homes in just months.

One Year On: Huge Progress On Mental Health Reform

One year after the historic delivery of the final report from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, the Andrews Labor Government has made huge inroads into the landmark reform of the state’s mental health and wellbeing services, with work underway on more than 85 per cent of the 74 recommendations.

Supporting Multicultural Communities To Stay Connected

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring Victorians from diverse backgrounds stay healthy and get vaccinated with support for health messaging created by multicultural communities for multicultural communities.

Helping Vaccinate Vulnerable Victorians

More than 10,000 Victorians have now been vaccinated against COVID-19 through a dedicated liaison program that helps those living with disability or with special needs get protected against coronavirus in their local area.

Take Note! Victorians Urged To Search For Forgotten Cash

Thousands of Victorians are sitting on a surprise windfall, with the Andrews Labor Government calling on potential beneficiaries to check if they can lay claim to a share of millions of dollars in unclaimed cash.

Get Vaccinated At Home Or When You’re Out And About

Victoria’s COVID-19 vaccination program will expand in the coming weeks, taking vaccinations to multicultural facilities, churches, temples and mosques, sporting games, pools, festivals and more.

Statement From The Premier

In a show of support for the people of Ukraine and their families and friends living in Victoria, tonight public buildings in Melbourne’s CBD will be lit up in blue and yellow.

New Agency To Strengthen Transport Safety

The Andrews Labor Government will create a new authority to lead and manage safety regulations across key transport sectors, unifying the expertise of regulators to increase safety for all Victorians.

A Safe And Sensible Return To The Office As Mask Rules Ease

As hospitalisation rates decline and third dose vaccination rates increase, a number of sensible changes to pandemic orders and public health recommendations in Victoria will come into place at 11:59pm on Friday 25 February 2022.