Media Releases

Dec 20, 2024

IT EQUIPMENT FOR SEVENTEEN LOCAL KINDERGARTENS AND CHILDCARE SERVICES

Kindergartens and early childhood services will share in $1.4 million to help upgrade and improve their latest IT equipment, thanks to the Allan Labor Government.Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that seventeen services across Macedon will receive funding in the latest round of Building Blocks IT grants which will help services deliver educational programs and support administration.

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Dec 17, 2024

MORE SUPPORT FOR MACEDON SPORTS CLUBS

The Allan Labor Government is backing Macedon sport clubs with grants to help more people get involved in the sports they love. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today announced that 875 grants will go to more than 740 clubs, who will share in more than $1.2 million from the Sporting Club Grants Program.

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Dec 17, 2024

MAINTENANCE WIN FOR WOODEND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Students across the Macedon Ranges will benefit from improved facilities with maintenance works set to be carried out at Woodend Primary School, thanks to the Allan Labor Government.Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas announced Woodend Primary is one of 88 schools that will share in over $19.9 million of funding from the Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) to undertake 90 maintenance projects between them.

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Dec 17, 2024

GETTING KIDS OUTDOORS AT 150 MORE BUSH KINDERS

The Allan Labor Government is helping 150 more kindergartens take kids outdoors to learn in nature with new funding doubling the number of bush kinder grants across the state. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced $900,000 to deliver the new round of bush kinder, a program designed to increase the amount of time children spend playing and learning in nature.

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Dec 2, 2024

LISTENING TO PARENTS AND CARERS

The Allan Labor Government is inviting parents and carers to help shape services for children and their families into the future. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that a new survey is open encouraging parents and carers of children 12 and under to offer their insights as part of the ongoing improvement of the Government’s services.

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Dec 2, 2024

FUNDING BOOST FOR WILDLIFE RESCUE VOLUNTEERS

The Allan Labor Government is boosting funding for Victoria’s wildlife rescue volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos today opened applications for the Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants with up to $3,000 in funding available as part of a $300,000 investment to support wildlife rescue volunteers provide native animals in need of rehabilitation.

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Nov 15, 2024

DELIVERING GREATER AMBULANCE CARE IN TRENTHAM

The Allan Labor Government is giving our hardworking rural ambulance teams the facilities they need to continue providing lifesaving ambulance care to Victorians living rurally, opening an upgraded ambulance branch in Trentham.

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Nov 15, 2024

COMMUNITY SHAPES NEW BUS NETWORK FOR GISBORNE

The Allan Labor Government is rolling out a new and improved bus network for Gisborne locals next month, delivering greater access to more services and better public transport connections.Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams today announced the new Gisborne bus network will introduce a fixed-two-way loop service and a pre booked service direct from Bullengarook to Gisborne Station.

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Oct 25, 2024

FUNDING BOOST FOR MACEDON EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer emergency services organisations in Macedon have received a funding boost to support their ongoing service to the local community as part of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grants. Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes has announced the 2024-25 VESEP grant recipients that will share in more than $15 million to purchase new equipment, improve emergency response capability and support community safety.

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