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FREE PLAY AT FREDERICK WACHTER RESERVE

Keysborough kids of all ages can enjoy more fun and recreation in their newly built playground, backed by the Allan Labor Government. Member for Dandenong Gabrielle Williams today joined Greater Dandenong City Council Acting Mayor, Cr. Lana Formoso, to officially open the new playground at..

DANDENONG FOOTBALL STARS SET TO SHINE

The future is bright for Dandenong footballers, thanks to an upgrade of sports lighting at George Andrews Reserve, backed by the Allan Labor Government. Member for Dandenong Gabrielle Williams today joined City of Greater Dandenong Acting Mayor, Cr Lana Formoso and the Dandenong Thunder Football..

NEW MENTAL HEALTH LOCAL A STEP CLOSER FOR DANDENONG

The Allan Labor Government is on track to deliver another nine Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals across Victoria, including in Dandenong, ensuring more people have access to walk-in mental health care and support, without the need for a GP referral. Following the opening of the..

DANDENONG SPORTS SCORE NEW PAVILION

Dandenong’s newest sports pavilion will help even more footballers and cricketers take the field, thanks to support from the Victorian Government. Member for Dandenong Gabrielle Williams today joined City of Greater Dandenong Mayor, Cr Eden Foster, AFL Victoria, the St Mary’s Cricket Club and St..

More Support on the way for Wellsprings for Women

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring women of all cultural backgrounds experiencing family violence can access the help and support they need, with $788,000 in funding going to Wellsprings for Women to support women experiencing family violence in Melbourne’s south east. The funding is part..

More VLocity Trains to be Made In Dandenong

The Andrews Labor Government is building more modern V/Line VLocity trains right here in Victoria – keeping passengers moving across the state and allowing more trains to run around regional Victoria, more often. Premier Daniel Andrews, Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll joined Member for..

BUDGET 2023-2024: DOING WHAT MATTERS FOR DANDENONG

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with delivering on its election promises for our community – investing in what matters for the people of Dandenong.     We haven’t wasted a day delivering the services and projects that matter to Victorians. With the Victorian Budget 2023/24,..

BETTER COMMUNITY SPACES FOR ALBANIAN VICTORIANS

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will deliver better spaces for multicultural and multifaith communities in Victoria with a new fund to upgrade, renovate and build community facilities. Victorians come from more than 200 countries, speak 260 languages and follow 135 different faiths. Nearly half of..

BACKING OUR ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX COMMUNITY

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will deliver better spaces for Victoria’s Antiochian Orthodox Community as part of a new fund to upgrade, renovate and build community facilities. Victorians come from more than 200 countries, speak 260 languages and follow 135 different faiths. Nearly half of..

UPGRADING DANDENONG HOSPITAL

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will build a better Dandenong Hospital as part of our Hospital Plan for the South-East – delivering better care for families in the booming suburbs. Every year, the hardworking nurses and doctors at Dandenong Hospital admit more than 31,000 patients..

HELPING VULNERABLE VICTORIANS GET BACK ON THEIR FEET

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will support Community Abundance Inc, helping them to continue doing the vital work that supports vulnerable Victorians across Melbourne’s South East. We’ll provide a $100,000 grant to help them continue to provide social services to culturally and linguistically diverse community..

UPGRADED LIGHTING FOR DOVETON SOCCER CLUB

The Andrews Labor Government is ramping up its support for community sport providing grants for new community facilities in Dandenong. Member for Dandenong, Gabrielle Williams, today announced that Waratah Reserve, home to Doveton Soccer Club, scored $250,000 towards lighting upgrades, including the installation of four..

FUNDING TO SUPPORT RAILWAY PARADE SHOPPING PRECINCT UPGRADES

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to support the Noble Park community with the infrastructure and services it needs to grow and thrive. Member for Dandenong, Gabrielle Williams MP, today announced $200,000 to support upgrades at the Railway Parade Neighbourhood Shopping Precinct in Noble Park,..

Delivering The Goods Through Pop-Up Food Markets

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering much-needed food relief to some of Melbourne’s most vulnerable by supporting community organisations to run suburban pop-up food markets.   The Labor Government has announced $1.24 million in grants for almost 30 community organisations across metropolitan Melbourne, making sure..

SCHOOL GYM NAMED IN HONOUR OF DANDENONG NORTH LEADERS

Dandenong North Primary School in Melbourne’s south-east is naming its new gym in honour of two long serving leaders. Kevin Mackay – who has been a principal at the school – and Jenny Mackay – who has been assistant principal – are retiring. The couple’s..

MORE INVESTMENT TO HELP COMMUNITIES GET ACTIVE

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to support grassroots sport with new facility improvements on the way for Dandenong. Minister for Community Sport, Hon. Ros Spence, today announced that the Labor Government would contribute $280,000 to deliver upgrades at Dandenong Thunder Soccer Club and Lyndale..

Home Runs For Baseball And Softball In The Southeast

Baseball and softball players in Melbourne’s southeast will soon hit more home runs with major upgrades now complete thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Dandenong Gabrielle Williams today joined the City of Greater Dandenong and representatives from the South East Warriors Baseball Club..

MANUFACTURING THE FUTURE IN DANDENONG

The Andrews Labor Government is backing advanced manufacturers in Dandenong to expand, shaping the south-east Melbourne region into a hub for production excellence and a magnet for investment and high-skill jobs. A growing list of leading companies are choosing to expand or base their global..