May 25, 2022 - News
More Victorians living with an eating disorder will receive the support they need to recover and live happy, healthy lives, thanks to record investment from the Andrews Government. The Victorian Budget 2022/23 invests more than $20 million to deliver tailored support for people with an eating disorder,...
May 25, 2022 - News
The Andrews Government has added courses in Auslan to the signature Free TAFE list, helping more Victorians become Auslan interpreters and creating a stronger and more diverse community. The Government has invested more than $4 million through the Victorian Budget 2022/23 to make the Diploma of...
May 11, 2022 - News
The Victorian Budget for 2022/23 delivers for Victoria and delivers for Hawthorn. Here are the local and state wide highlights. Contact my office if you have any questions. Hawthorn West Primary School: $5.731 million Funding for upgrade and modernisation of Block A, the schools main...
May 9, 2022 - News
The Andrews Labor Government is putting patients first in Hawthorn. Across our nation – and around the world – the pandemic has put unprecedented pressure on health systems. From a sharp increase of critical COVID patients to disrupted care, resulting in longer hospital recovery time, the last...
May 5, 2022 - News
I’m pleased to announce that the 2022-23 Victorian State Budget has committed $1.25 million to upgrading the Canterbury Sports Ground clubrooms. Thank you to everyone who signed the petition and added your voice of support. It was crucial in building momentum and making a strong...
April 11, 2022 - News
The Victorian Government will continue to provide free rapid test kits to families through schools and early childhood settings for the start of term 2, with further deliveries rolling out this week. While Victoria’s surveillance testing system remains voluntary, we want parents to be confident...
March 30, 2022 - News
Victoria will become the first place in the southern hemisphere to manufacture mRNA vaccines, after the Victorian Government reached an in-principle agreement with the Commonwealth Government and Moderna. Under the deal – announced by Acting Premier James Merlino and Prime Minister Scott Morrison – Moderna’s...
March 30, 2022 - News
Community sport is now more accessible for Victorian parents wanting their kids to get active as the Andrews Labor Government helps reduce out-of-pocket expenses for thousands of families. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today announced parents now only need to apply for a $200...
March 16, 2022 - News
The Victorian Government has revealed striking designs for Australia’s largest art gallery – NGV Contemporary – which will position Victoria as a global arts destination and deliver thousands of jobs to the state. The Australian-designed architectural statement at Southbank will include arched entries and an...
March 16, 2022 - News
Below are the ideas received for the $65 million allocated for infrastructure after the abandonment of commuter carparks by the Federal Government. A Hawthorn to Box Hill shared bike trail “Hawthorn to Box Hill shared trail. I’m not sure where the project is at, but...
February 7, 2022 - News
The Victorian Government is encouraging households doing it tough with energy bills to apply for the one-off $250 Power Saving Bonus payment, as the 12-month program marks more than 320,000 payments to Victorians totalling $80 million. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio...
January 24, 2022 - News
As students, staff and families across Victoria prepare for the beginning of the school year, the Victorian Government is making sure school and early childhood education is as safe as possible in 2022 – with a full suite of COVIDSafe measures to protect communities and...
January 24, 2022 - News
Tens of millions more Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) will soon be available to Victorians, with the Victorian Government ordering a further 166 million tests, building on its initial bulk order of 44 million. It comes as more than 4.5 million extra tests have landed in...
November 26, 2021 - News
More than fifty of Melbourne’s most dangerous and congested level crossings are officially gone for good, marking a golden milestone for the Victorian Government’s city-changing Level Crossing Removal Project – delivered 12 months ahead of schedule. In 2014 we promised to remove 50 dangerous and...
November 11, 2021 - News
05 November 2021 The Victorian Government will help bring community spaces to life with ambitious new creative projects, providing new tourism drawcards through sculptures, murals and interactive art. Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson today opened applications for the latest round of the Creative Activation Fund grants,...
November 11, 2021 - News
Veterans making the transition from the Australian Defence Force to civilian life are being helped into the workforce through multiple Victorian Government wage subsidy and employment programs. As Australia prepares to mark Remembrance Day on 11 November and the sacrifices and contributions of our defence...
November 1, 2021 - News
Designs for North East Link have been released outlining the next steps to deliver new parks and wetlands in the eastern suburbs, including a new cultural landscape precinct along the banks of the Yarra River in Bulleen. The design to fix the missing link in Melbourne’s...
October 27, 2021 - News
The Victorian Government is making sure all school students in Hawthorn have the opportunity to catch up on vital swimming and water safety skills, with vouchers for catch-up lessons missed during the pandemic. Swimming and water safety education has been part of the Victorian Curriculum...
October 27, 2021 - News
Children arriving in Victoria with low levels of English will be supported to learn the language and integrate into mainstream schools, with the Victorian Government supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) teachers and multicultural education aides to help new arrivals feel at home. The...
October 25, 2021 - News
The Victorian Government is continuing to support seniors from multicultural backgrounds to stay connected to culture and community through grants to help community groups keep activities running. The following local organisations are set to benefit with up to $2000 in funding each year, for the...
October 25, 2021 - News
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Volunteering Awards, which celebrate the extraordinary efforts of Victoria’s hard-working volunteers. The awards are an opportunity to recognise the incredible support volunteers have given to others during a difficult year – whether it’s delivering essential food relief and...
October 18, 2021 - News
The Victorian Government is helping businesses and the community breathe new life into local neighborhoods as vaccination progressively delivers greater freedoms across the state from Friday. With summer drawing near and Victorians warming to the promise of a return to bars, cafes and restaurants, the...
October 13, 2021 - News
The Government is continuing its commitment to levelling the playing field and increasing the number of women and girls participating in sport, from grassroots through to leadership roles. Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence announced last week that applications are now open for round two...
October 12, 2021 - News
The Deloitte report reinforces what we already know about our state’s growing economy – that we are in a strong position to recover from the global pandemic. Our job creation initiatives such as Working for Victoria and Jobs Victoria have helped thousands of people get...
October 11, 2021 - News
Boroondara businesses most affected by recent public health lockdowns have received millions of dollars in direct support from the Victorian Government. More than $10 billion in direct economic support has been delivered to businesses across Victoria over the course of the pandemic, including $4.2 billion...
October 11, 2021 - News
Imagine making a new friend, learning a new subject, or negotiating yourself out of a tough spot if your ability to use or understand language were a life-long challenge. On average 2 students in every class of 30 have a neurodevelopmental condition called Developmental Language...
October 11, 2021 - News
The Victorian Government is helping more locals in Hawthorn to buy their own home with the launch of the Victorian Homebuyer Fund (VHF). The Government announced the $500 million VHF today, which is expected to support more than 3,000 Victorians become homeowners. The VHF shared...