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Building A Modern, More User-Friendly VicRoads

A detailed scoping study has identified a joint venture partnership as the best way to develop modern registration and licensing services while ensuring the Government retains control of pricing, road access and safety.

Emergency Workers At The Heart Of Mental Health Response

Emergency service workers will receive better support and more accessible mental health services as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.

Free Public Transport For Moomba

The Andrews Labor Government is making public transport free for everyone attending Moomba this weekend, as part of the iconic Melbourne festival’s revised COVIDSafe event.

Victorians Continue To Access Compassionate VAD Options

Access to Victoria’s historic voluntary assisted dying laws continues to grow, with more medical practitioners being encouraged to train and register to support a compassionate choice for the terminally ill.

Nominations Now Open For Victorian Disability Awards

Despite the challenges of 2020, the year also highlighted many outstanding examples of inclusion and leadership by Victorians with disability, community groups and the disability sector in response to coronavirus and the bushfires.

Giving Victorians Mental Health Support Close To Home

Victorians will be able to get the treatment they need sooner, closer to home and family, with the Andrews Labor Government fast-tracking the delivery of six mental health priority sites across the state.

Statement From The Premier

As a Government, we recognise these profound failures and commit ourselves to implementing every single one of the Commission’s recommendations.

Development Grants To Help Athletes Get Back On Track

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the development of Victoria’s rising sports stars with grants to offset the cost of travelling and fees associated with events includung selection trials and national championships.

Royal Commission Implementation Monitor Appointed

An independent Implementation Monitor has been appointed to oversee the implementation of all recommendations handed down by the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants.

Backing Victorian Kids To Play The Sports They Love

A Victorian-first program to provide vouchers of up to $200 each for sporting equipment, uniforms and memberships will open within days, providing a major boost to the budgets of thousands of families.

Silica Health Assessments Reach One Thousand

More than 1,000 workers from the stonemason industry have now registered for a free health check-up as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s action plan to protect workers from deadly silica dust.

Small Business Owners Snap Up Free Mentoring Program

The Andrews Labor Government’s Business Recovery and Resilience Mentoring program has allowed businesses to step back from the coalface and gain advice on digital opportunities, preparing and implementing business plans, improving time management, identifying new opportunities and rethinking marketing strategies.