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CHANGING GEARS: AUTO SUPPLY CHAINS BREAK NEW GROUND

Businesses impacted by the closure of automotive manufacturing in Victoria are identifying new business opportunities and creating jobs, thanks to on-going funding support from the Andrews Labor Government.

YOUNG PEOPLE IN DANDENONG TO TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT IN 2017

Young people in Dandenong will benefit from a 2017 National Youth Week grant from the Andrews Labor Government. Greater Dandenong Youth and Family Services will receive a $2,000 grant to coordinate a workshop series titled 'Create Your Future'.

BOOSTING JOBS AND SKILLS IN DANDENONG SOUTH

One of the largest pharmaceutical tablet making facilities in the world will be built in Dandenong as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s investment into jobs and manufacturing.

LOCALS TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON NEW PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

The Andrews Labor Government is creating kilometres of new parkland, paths and community infrastructure in Melbourne’s South East, and it’s time for locals to have their say about how this open space will look and be used.

A LANDMARK, VICTORIAN-FIRST PLAN TO KEEP PEOPLE SAFE

The Andrews Labor Government will give police new powers to collect the DNA of suspected criminals, introduce new laws to crackdown on organised crime and drive by shootings, and establish a dedicated police assistance line for the community, as part of a comprehensive plan to keep Victorians safe.

TWO YEARS PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST IN DANDENONG

Member for Dandenong, Gabrielle Williams, last week concluded her second parliamentary year as the State Member for Dandenong in the Victorian Parliament.

NEW FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR DOVETON

Member for Dandenong Gabrielle Williams has announced $3.6 million for a new family and community centre in Doveton, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $50 million Growing Suburbs Fund.

HELP FOR HOMELESS ON THE WAY

The Andrews Labor Government will provide 22 houses to assist people experiencing homelessness in Greater Dandenong through the Rapid Housing Assistance Program.

DANDENONG SCHOOLS TO BE UPGRADED

Students at Dandenong North Primary School will soon have better facilities, thanks to a boost of more than $40 million for school maintenance funding.