Jane Garrett MP | Politician
Jane Garrett MP
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23.01.2022 The Victorian Government today announced metropolitan Melbourne is now in a position to move to the next step of our roadmap for Victoria’s cautious and careful reopening. This is on the back of our community having worked so hard and doing the right thing to drive down case numbers. At 11.59pm 27 September, metropolitan Melbourne will move to the Second Step toward COVID Normal. Regional Victoria remains in the Third Step. This means a number of key changes for Melbourne: ... - People can now meet with another household outdoors - childcare is back for all workers - all primary school aged kids can return from 12 October - there will also be an additional 127,000 workers returning to the workforce - the curfew will no longer apply The government also announced further changes to the thresholds for the roadmap moving forward. New modelling released today indicates that Melbourne is beating the initial projections for how quickly we may hit the next steps for easing. As a result, the public health team have advised that we can remove the set dates from the roadmap, and use the thresholds as trigger points for public health advice, keeping a three week gap to ensure enough time has passed to monitor the impact of the most recent changes. This means Melbourne may move to the Third Step a week sooner, than anticipated but this will depend on the numbers coming down and the nature of the cases. For further information go to: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/second-step-restrictions-summary-metrop
21.01.2022 Food For Change Foundation will share in $38,000 in VicHealth funding to support residents hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The grant supports Food for Change to provide nutritious, safe and versatile fruits, vegetables and herbs to vulnerable communities in the south east of metropolitan Melbourne. They will also educate children on healthy eating, food security and sustainable farming. For more information, access this link: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au//new-grants-to-help-commu.
21.01.2022 Veteran Central (VetCen) is the new one-stop centre for Victorian veterans and their families to access government, welfare and wellbeing support and referrals. The Victorian Government is proud to support RSL Victoria, in partnership with other ex-services organisations, on the establishment of this vital service. VetCen provides broad-reaching support including welfare assistance in the form of accommodation, debt relief, food and utilities; mental, physical and medical hea...lth supports; employment and vocational training; and compensation advocacy. Veterans and their families seeking support can call 1300 MILVET (1300 645 838) during business hours or email [email protected]
19.01.2022 All Victorians deserve to live free from violence and the best response for Aboriginal communities is led by Aboriginal communities. The Victorian Government is boosting Aboriginal-led family violence prevention and responses through the Dhelk Dja Family Violence Fund. Applications are now open to Aboriginal organisations and community groups for funding to deliver culturally safe family violence prevention and response programs.... For more information and apply at tenders.vic.gov.au.
19.01.2022 The Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria initiative is helping jobseekers to find work and employers find workers fast. We know things just work better when there is a partnership, and that is exactly what Working for Victoria is about. You can register on Working for Victoria’s online jobs platform, set up a profile and receive job alerts that match your skills and experience.... Free training may also be available so you can update your skills to work in an area that’s hiring now or might be in the future. Visit www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria
18.01.2022 The Victorian Government is undertaking the largest forest restoration effort in the state’s history with a $7.7 million operation that airlifted tonnes of eucalypt seeds into areas of forest devastated by last summer’s fires. Between May and July more than 4.5 tonnes of eucalypt seed, 3 tonnes of which came from VicForests’ contingency reserves, was spread by helicopter across nearly 11,500 hectares of fire ravaged country. The re-seeding focuses on areas of nationally disti...nctive forests in Gippsland and North East Victoria that also suffered the impacts of fire in 2003, 2007 and 2014, and were severely burned again in the 2019/20 season. The 2019/20 summer fires severely impacted Alpine Ash forests in both State forests and national parks, creating concern that without action some plant species could be compromised. The project is being delivered by the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning in partnership with VicForests, Parks Victoria, and contractors from regional Victoria. More than 56 people have been working on the reforestation project. All activity has complied with DHHS requirements to prioritise the safety of the Victorian community as well as staff. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/airlift-operation-bring-fore
16.01.2022 Gippsland’s Tinamba community will soon have easier and safer access to public transport and local businesses thanks to funding from the Victorian Government’s Flexible Local Transport Solutions program. The Victorian Government will invest $40,000 to deliver improvements on Traralgon-Maffra Road through the town, with the support from Wellington Shire Council. The Tinamba Town Entry Improvement Project will improve and provide safer access to the V/Line coach service, with a... new bus stop on the western side of the road, upgrades to the existing bus stop on the eastern side of the road and improved kerbs and drainage. Road safety will also be improved through the town with the introduction of sealed kerbs and line marking, providing clearer delineation to drivers. This will be a fantastic safety and amenity improvement for the Tinamba township and visitors. Tinamba Hotel Visit Maffra
15.01.2022 Big things are happening at Sale Primary School, with their new building dropping into place. The $1.274 million project will provide staff and students with a new library and STEM learning space, along with additional meeting and support spaces. Modular construction like this gives schools faster access to high-quality learning facilities. To keep up to date with the project, visit https://go.vic.gov.au/uVhcDm
15.01.2022 The Victorian Government is encouraging local councils, schools and community groups to apply for funding to improve road safety through the TAC’s Community Road Safety Grants program. Grants of up to $30,000 are available to help not-for-profit organisations and groups develop effective projects targeting local road safety issues. It’s a great way for people in local communities to become leaders in road safety and make a big difference in their area.... Applications are now open and will close on 9 November. For more information go to: http://www.tac.vic.gov.au//community-road-safety-grant-pro
12.01.2022 The Victorian Government today announced a special consideration process for VCAL students in their final year of school. VCAL students will be able to access special consideration to ensure they achieve their VCAL certificates, and those school students who were unable to complete their VET qualifications will be guaranteed enrolment at TAFE or dual sector providers to complete their studies, with no fees, in 2021. The Government is also providing a $4.6 million boost to c...over extra costs for Year 12 students to complete VET studies that cannot be met within the school’s current VET budget. This year has been especially challenging for our VCAL and VET students many of whom have missed out on practical learning while we have slowed the spread of coronavirus. This announcement will support students to complete their final year of schooling in 2020, as well further support to complete their VET certificates. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/supporting-students-complete
11.01.2022 The Victorian Budget 2020/21 has been handed down today, with significant highlights for new investment in Gippsland schools, TAFE Gippsland and the funding for further duplication of Princes Highway. A comprehensive list for other items from the budget for Gippsland can be found here: www.budget.vic.gov.au/gippsland Bairnsdale Secondary College $7.23 million... Following the $804,000 announced through the Infrastructure Planning and Acceleration Fund, the Victorian Government is providing a further $7.23 million to Bairnsdale Secondary College to deliver Stage 2 of the school's master plan, including construction of a new science building. Korumburra Secondary College$12.84 million The Victorian Government is providing $12.84 million to Korumburra Secondary College to upgrade and modernise the school, including the main classroom wing. TAFE Gippsland will also receive part of $55 million TAFE maintenance fund for upgrades Princes Highway East duplication - between Traralgon and Sale (Princes Highway East Duplication Stage 3) Complete the final stages of the duplication of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale, making journeys quicker and safer. This is part of an overall budget package worth $249 million. This is a budget that sets a path to rebuild from what has been a difficult year. To see full detail of the Victorian Budget 2020/21 go to: www.budget.vic.gov.au East Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council South Gippsland Shire Council
11.01.2022 Every day more than 736,600 Victorians provide exceptional care for a family member or friend who needs them. Carers Week is an opportunity to recognise their incredible efforts. Our amazing carers make an enormous difference to the people they care for. Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it can also be tough. Especially during the coronavirus pandemic. It has made the caring role more difficult than ever.... Their resilience and perseverance has been marvellous, and to them we say thank you. #carersweek2020 #carers2020
07.01.2022 Victorian men will continue to have places to connect, building new friendships and share skills thanks to Victorian Government funding to upgrade Men’s Sheds across the state. The Victorian Government has announced $870,000 funding is available for Men’s Sheds across Victoria helping to ensure they emege strongly from the coronavirus pandemic. Grants of $2,300 are now available to every Men’s Shed across Victoria, many of whom are struggling financially after not being abl...e to undertake their normal fundraising activities. The funding will assist Men’s Sheds to meet their most urgent expenses, so they can reopen as strong and connected community organisations when restrictions ease. The Sheds support their local community through volunteer work, from mentoring young people or using woodwork or machinery skills to create items for organisations and residents in need. They also help improve the health and wellbeing of participants by giving men a space to connect, make friends and socialise. For more information or to apply for the grants program visit providers.dhhs.vic.gov.au/mens-shed-program
06.01.2022 Stony Creek Racing Club will soon have safer and more accessible horse stalls, thanks to a funding boost from the Victorian Government. $175,000 has been announced from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund to support the major upgrade at the South Gippsland course, with the club investing more than $135,000 and Racing Victoria contributing $75,000. The old tie-up stalls south of the track have done their dash and are being replaced with 90 new stalls with a redesigned layout th...at provides for improved access and movement of horses. New drainage and concrete foundations will be installed as part of the project saving water and improving safety for participants, horses and the public, as well as giving owners better access to view their horses. Work has commenced and is on track for completion in time for Stony Creek’s next meeting on 28 December. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/south-gippsland-racing-wins-
05.01.2022 The Victorian Government has committed $136 million to Victoria’s thriving startup sector over the next four years to drive innovation and accelerate jobs growth across the state for years to come. The $60.5m Victorian Startup Capital Fund, will deliver much needed capital into our startup ecosystem. A $40m boost to our startup agency @LaunchVic which has played a key role in building the success of our startup ecosystem since 2016. LaunchVic will focus on supporting entrep...reneurs, including women, to start high-growth companies. $10m will be provided to the Women’s Angel Sidecar Fund to help female founders raise capital to grow their startups and create jobs. And $25.7m will be invested into a Venture Growth Fund that will provide capital to later stage high growth startup firms via #InvestVic This investment will help position Victoria as a leading startup destination, create thousands of new jobs across the state over the next decade and accelerate Victoria’s economic recovery. Learn more: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/keeping-us-connected-and-wor
02.01.2022 The Victorian Government is supporting Aboriginal organisations to lead local responses to the coronavirus pandemic, with more than $500,000 in grants under the first round of the $10 million Aboriginal Community Response and Recovery Fund. The fund announced in July was set up to provide support for communities during the pandemic, including emergency relief, outreach and brokerage, social and wellbeing initiatives as well as cultural strengthening and virtual celebration ...opportunities. $44,000 will be provided to the Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association in Hastings to provide essential items and hampers, but also to hold a special online cultural event so that community members can feel connected to culture and each other. Further funding will be announced this year as the Fund remains open for applications until the end of November. To be successful for funding, initiatives must respond to local issues and have the support of Aboriginal communities. Aboriginal Victorians and Aboriginal organisations are encouraged to apply for funding, with reviews occurring monthly. For more information or to apply, visit aboriginalvictoria.vic.gov.au/aboriginal-community-response
01.01.2022 The Victorian Budget 2020/21 has delivered $23 million ensure the majesty of Wilsons Promontory and its unique biodiversity is protected while making it easier for more Victorians and visitors to see the much-loved coastal wilderness, creating an internationally significant biodiversity sanctuary and build a new visitor centre. The funding will establish a 50,000-hectare biodiversity sanctuary by constructing a predator proof fence to protect the Park’s unique and abundant wi...ldlife, including its threatened species. Parks Victoria will spend $6 million to erect the state-of-the-art predator exclusion fence spanning more than 10-kilometres from coast to coast with double barriers at shoreline boundaries to keep out foxes, cats, deer and rabbits. The Prom connects to the Australian continent by a narrow peninsula known as Yanakie Isthmus making it a perfect site for the sanctuary which will be world leading in park management. The visitor precinct in the Northern Prom will include an information centre and tourism hub, environmentally sustainable accommodation and a new park and ride service during peak season to reduce congestion and allow more people to visit mainland Australia’s wild southern tip. A comprehensive list for other items from the budget for Gippsland can be found here: www.budget.vic.gov.au/gippsland To see full detail of the Victorian Budget 2020/21 go to: www.budget.vic.gov.au
01.01.2022 Work is now complete on Baxter Primary School’s brand-new permanent modular building. The $2.581 million project provides staff and students with new classrooms, an open-plan central space, and accessible student amenities. Thank you to Prebuilt Constructions for your work on providing our students with such spectacular learning spaces.... Construction was carried out under COVID-19 advice guidelines to ensure the health and safety of staff and students, along with the team working at the site. To see more, visit https://go.vic.gov.au/sS8JFG
