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Free Family Fun For Children’s Week 2023

It’s Children’s Week and the Allan Labor Government is helping local communities join the celebrations with hundreds of fun, educational and free activities and events across the state.

First Look At Melbourne’s Next-Gen Trams

The Allan Labor Government is on track to deliver the largest investment in locally-made trams in Australia’s history – supporting thousands of jobs and improving access to Melbourne’s iconic tram network.

New School For The Royal Children’s Hospital

Children and young people with chronic and acute health issues will be able to go to school and stay engaged in their learning, with the Allan Labor Government set to open a new school at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital.

Local Support For Victoria’s Carers

Deaf Victoria and Little Dreamers Australia are among the recipients of grants under the Allan Labor Government’s Connecting Carers in their Community grants program.

Training Early Childhood Educators For The Future

More Victorians are getting the skills they need to begin a rewarding career in early childhood education, with the Allan Labor Government boosting training opportunities to ensure our youngest Victorians have the best start in life.

Legislation To Allow Medicinal Cannabis Trial

The Allan Labor Government will introduce legislation into Parliament today to support a world-leading trial assessing the effects of medicinal cannabis on driving behaviour.

Access To Toy Libraries For More Victorian Families

The Allan Labor Government is giving more Victorian families access to high-quality toys and equipment for children to explore and learn through play – with grants to establish new and support existing toy libraries now open.

Rights, Refunds, Remedies: Backing Fairness For Consumers

Victorians are being reminded they can contact Consumer Affairs Victoria for help with retail and shopping issues if they find they’ve been sold a dodgy product or poor services that waste their hard-earned money.

Building New Homes For The Future Of Victoria

The Allan and Albanese Labor Governments are building more homes for Victorians, creating a blueprint for the long-term renewal of the Banksia Gardens neighbourhood in Broadmeadows.

Supporting Women To Thrive In Sports

In a year that will be remembered for the record-breaking FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Allan Labor Government is backing more Victorian women employed in sport and recreation to further their careers.

Honouring The Life Of Ron Barassi AM

A State Memorial Service to honour the life of AFL legend Ronald (Ron) Dale Barassi AM will be held at 11am on Friday 10 November, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Disability And Death Benefits Made Available To Police

Victoria’s hardworking police, Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and their families will have better financial protection and peace of mind should anything tragic happen thanks to support from the Allan Labor Government.

Supporting Our Kids To Get Ready, Get Set, Get Active

The Allan Labor Government’s latest sporting grants program will bring more Victorians together through sport, encouraging young athletes to join their local sports club and discover the benefits of being active.