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JOBS FOR VICTORIANS

As we rebuild from this pandemic, the Andrews Labor Government wants to make sure more Victorians can rely on a decent, steady job.

DELIVERING FOR DANDENONG

When the Andrews Labor Government was elected, we promised to put people first. As our state begins its recovery from the global pandemic, people will continue to be our priority.

BUILDING THE FUTURE OUR KIDS DESERVE

With kids back in the classroom, the Andrews Labor Government wants to make sure our students have the gyms, libraries and learning spaces they deserve.

DANDENONG CLUBS SCORE SPORT GRANTS

Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence today announced that grassroots sport clubs and organisations in Dandenong were set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a share in more than $900,000 from the Victorian Government.

MELBOURNE AIRPORT RAIL TO CREATE JOBS FOR YEARS TO COME

The Melbourne Airport Rail Link route will take travellers into the heart of the CBD in less than 30 minutes following an historic agreement announced today between the Australian and Victorian governments.

UPGRADING EMERSON SCHOOL BRICK BY BRICK

This year, local families have done an incredible job in supporting students to learn from home. As kids get back into the classroom, we want to make sure they have the fantastic new learning spaces they deserve.

VISIT VICTORIA: EXPERIENCING THE BEST AT HOME

Regional restaurants, pubs, hotels, wineries and small businesses will be at the forefront of our recovery, with a major Budget boost to attract more visitors to regional Victoria.

SOLAR BATTERY REBATES

Today 1,000 new household solar battery rebates were released to Victorians, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s record breaking household energy efficiency investment package. $191 million will be provided from the Victorian Budget 2020/21 to expand the Solar Homes program right across Victoria.

INVESTING IN THE BUSES OF THE FUTURE

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering clean, sustainable public transport to keep Victorians moving, with a trial of zero-emission buses to start in the coming months.

HELPING VICTORIANS PAY THEIR POWER BILLS

Spending more time at home this year has meant bigger power bills for many households. To reduce this burden, the Andrews Labor Government will invest $797 million to help Victorians cover the cost of their power bills and make homes more energy efficient.

VICTORIA’S BIG HOUSING BUILD

This year we’ve been reminded just how important home really is. It’s why we’ll make sure more Victorians have the security and stability of a home, with our state’s – and Australia’s – biggest ever investment in public and community housing. The Victorian Budget 2020/21 will deliver..

MULTICULTURAL MEDIA BOOST TO REACH MORE VICTORIANS

The Victorian Government is delivering on an election commitment by supporting multicultural media outlets with new equipment and ensuring communities – including in Dandenong – remain informed and engaged.

$400,000 AWARDED TO CITY OF GREATER DANDENONG TO BOOST SAFETY AND EMPLOYMENT

$400,000 AWARDED TO CITY OF GREATER DANDENONG TO BOOST SAFETY AND EMPLOYMENT The Andrews Labor Government has awarded $400,000 to the City of Greater Dandenong to improve community safety and provide an economic boost to local companies and workers affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic…

SAFELY CONNECTING MULTICULTURAL SENIORS IN DANDENONG

The Victorian Government’s CALD Communities Taskforce is supporting Victoria’s multicultural seniors in Dandenong to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic. Minister for Multicultural Affairs has announced that $2.1 million will be made available to multicultural seniors’ groups through the Coronavirus Support for Multicultural Seniors program.

ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL UPGRADE FUNDED TO BOOST ECONOMY

The Victorian Government will fast-track funding for upgrades to Catholic and Independent schools across Victoria to give students and staff the best facilities sooner, and support local jobs, businesses and Victoria’s economic recovery.

DANDENONG COMMUNITY GROUPS GO DIGITAL

The Victorian Government is helping 148 community organisations across Victoria to get creative and move their events online through the Multicultural Festivals and Events program.