Luke Donnellan MP | Public figure
Luke Donnellan MP
Phone: +61 3 9706 0566
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25.01.2022 Apprenticeships Victoria, a new dedicated body that will connect thousands of apprentices and trainees with real learning and job opportunities on Victoria’s major projects. This is about giving people the foundations they need to build a great career in trades and making sure that more people can access these opportunities as we recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Find out more at www.apprenticeships.vic.gov.au
24.01.2022 Hundreds of Victorians open their homes and hearts to foster children in need of care. The rewards to fostering are immense. And there’s no greater gift than providing a safe, loving home. That’s why we are investing $5.8 millions over four years to continue our Fostering Connections program. Fostering is for everyone. A diverse range of carers are needed to support a diverse range of children. There are different ways to foster - including respite, emergency, short-term and ...long-term placements. Interested? fosteringconnections.com.au
24.01.2022 Students will be able to access special consideration to support them to 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 in 2021. This has been a challenging year for every Victorian student. But that’s particularly true for VCAL and VET school students many of whom have missed out on practical hands-on learning. A funding boost will help cover items such as additional fees, materials, and staff supervision costs, along with costs associated with changed enrolments in VET Units, or transport costs associated with additional training ensuring no student is left behind.
24.01.2022 On National Buy Australian Day I am pleased to support Click for Vic www.visitvictoria.com/clickforvic Here you will find an amazing range of food, produce, gifts, clothing and jewellery. You can enjoy a taste of Victoria at home and our restaurants, cafes, bars, producers, growers, and artisans are delivering straight to your door. It’s all about buying local and embracing Victorian.
24.01.2022 Are you a temporary visa holder in Victoria experiencing extreme financial hardship due to COVID-19? Know someone who may need assistance? Help is at hand find our more www.redcross.org.au/vicrelief Other supports detailed here www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/financial-support-coronavirus-covid-19
23.01.2022 Market day at Fitzroy's The Community Grocer this morning. One of the 93 agencies funded through our Community Food Relief Fund to make sure food gets to those in need. $3.5 million will also go towards increasing the capacity of food relief storage & distribution across regional Victoria.... Read more: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/boosting-food-relief-victori
23.01.2022 Happy International Day of Older Persons. Now more than ever it’s important we recognise the contribution older people make to our community. Celebrate older people by getting in the groove with the Victorian Seniors Festival! Visit www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival to watch performances and www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festivalsandawards/listen-now to listen to Radio Reimagined
23.01.2022 We’re committed to ensuring older Victorians live in comfortable and modern aged care facilities. That’s why we’re investing $30 million across the state to: upgrade infrastructure replace equipment and furniture boost local economies Health services will work with local tradespeople and businesses bringing a much-needed economic boost to regional Victoria. Planning is underway with most upgrades set to be complete within 12 months.
21.01.2022 This World Health Day, prioritise your health. In 2020 many of us missed the health appointments we usually attend throughout the year health check-ups, screening appointments, vaccinations and getting that new thing looked at that wasn’t there before. Have you been putting off your health appointments? Call your healthcare provider or get online and make a booking today.
21.01.2022 Today, 29 September is Blue Ribbon Day, which coincides with National Police Remembrance Day. It is a very important day to say thank you to those who protect and serve our community and ensure that those who have fallen are never forgotten. This year has been challenging for Victoria Police, tragically losing four members in April. And they continue their work in our community 24/7 including during the current pandemic. Thank you Victoria Police. For more information https://remember.org.au/events/blue-ribbon-day/
20.01.2022 Great News! We are at STEP 2 and here’s what is changing! All Primary School students back on Oct 12! RULES FROM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28 SOCIAL OVERVIEW Curfew GONE tonight ... Masks remain compulsory. Face coverings and shields are NOT enough. The reasons to leave your home are restricted to 5km and below. 1 Shopping for food or other essential items. 2 To provide care giving, for compassionate reasons or to seek medical treatment; 3 For exercise (outdoor exercise 2 hour day and with your kids) 4 Work or study, only if you are in a permitted work or study industry. Same rules apply for intimate partners. Those living alone can have one chosen visitor. (Social bubbles continue) Change: Meet up to 5 people outdoors from two households. Can leave home to care for kids (no permitted worker restrictions) EDUCATION & CHILDCARE Schools: ALL PRIMARY STUDENTS BACK ON OCTOBER 12! ALL specialist schools, VCE students to transition to onsite from Oct 12. VCE & VCAL students can attend ‘essential’ assessments on site from Oct 5. Remaining Year 7-10 are continuing remote learning, unless exemptions apply. Kinder: back for term 4 Childcare: OPEN to all kids! No permit required. In home child minding allowed with one person. WORK & INDUSTRY Only permitted industries with COVID-SAFE plans. Easing of restrictions on industries, which will be outlined soon. 127,000 more workers BACK. Real Estate able to have inspections. Groomers commence their appointments. Lawn-mowing services are back! SHOPPING & FOOD Shopping: More than one person per household can go and it is no longer limited to one trip. Hospitality: takeaway and delivery only. Retail: essentials only, with ‘click & collect’ continuing. Rules continue. Within 5kms. EXERCISE Maximum of 2 hour per day within 5km of home or your workplace! Personal training of up to 2 people per trainer. Outdoor pools open, with density limits. Playgrounds are already open! HOSPITAL VISITS & Health One visitor per day for 2 hours. Persons under 18 years can have two parents. Dental back! Allied Health can be provided with further details to come. PUBLIC GATHERINGS (No Change yet) Weddings based on compassionate grounds, with only 5 attendees. Only 10 mourners can leave Melbourne for regional funerals. Gatherings for faith is 5 persons outdoors. How do we move to STEP 3? Average of 5 new cases per day in the last 14 days. How do we move to STEP 4? No new cases for 14 days across Victoria. See more
19.01.2022 Great to see the new Committee of Governance at Hallam Community Learning Centre Inc. and a wonderful visit last week with the Parliamentary Secretary for Training and Skills, Cesar Melhem MP, meeting course participants and graduates and hearing about their new Skills for Work and Study Factory Work program to support local learners and businesses. Check out www.hallamclc.com.au
17.01.2022 Mooncake Festival time with Tien Kieu MP, mooncakes are a traditional pastry and the roundness of mooncakes is a symbol of the moon, reunion and happiness. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the celebration of family, hard work and thanks for the harvest will be different with virtual family gatherings this year (please note this is a pre-covid photo).
16.01.2022 So pleased for Angelo Guiffrida, CEO, VentraIP Australia, he's been awarded the 2020 7NEWS Young Achiever and very well deserved too. He has passion and commitment and has worked hard to develop an excellent local business based in Narre Warren. He employs over 65 locally based team members that provide skilled employment and IT pathway career opportunities. Congrats Angelo (yes, this is a pre-COVID photo)
16.01.2022 Best wishes to all Victorians celebrating Tamil Thai Pongal. We are blessed in Victoria to share the wonderfully rich Tamil culture, tradition, art, music and food that marks this significant occasion. So pleased to support the Tamil Festival Australia 2021 which is being held on-line this Sunday 17 January.
16.01.2022 We're ensuring non-government organisations who deliver mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) services are ready to respond and to prevent possible outbreaks, as coronavirus case numbers come down and we take steps to COVID Normal. Today funding was announced to support the ongoing safe operation of mental health and AOD services across the state. One of the many programs this funding has supported includes the new Partners in Wellbeing service - a free, statewide... one-on-one counselling service providing Victorians with ongoing wellbeing coaching and emotional support. The service helps people explore the reasons causing stress and anxiety helping them get back in control. and its available to anyone in Victoria by contacting 1300 375 330. Support continues to be available through Lifeline Australia (13 11 14), Beyond Blue (1800 512 348), or Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800). See more
16.01.2022 The Victorian Government’s $60 million Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund is currently open for applications providing grants of up to $3,000 per tenancy for eligible small commercial landlords providing rent relief to their tenants under the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (CTRS). Go to https://www.business.vic.gov.au//commercial-landlord-hards This fund will be open for applications until 16 October or until funds are exhausted, whichever comes first. Commercial landlords may also be eligible for an increased land tax discount now up to 50 per cent doubled from the earlier 25 per cent.
15.01.2022 Important Update - Greater Brisbane will be an orange zone from 6pm tonight and you can apply for an orange zone permit to return to Victoria. Get tested within 72 hours and self isolate. If you have any questions, especially about your specific circumstances, please call the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hotline on 1800 675 398 and full FAQ's on Victorian Travel Permits available at coronavirus.vic.gov.au/
14.01.2022 If you live in the City of Casey or Greater Dandenong you may receive an SMS today to remind you to go and get tested if you have any COVID symptoms, however mild. It's an important reminder. Also good to know that there were no new cases overnight for the Hallam cluster. This is about ensuring there is no further community transmission out there that we don’t know about. Pop up testing sites are available from 9am to 4pm, everyday. For site details, please visit: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19
13.01.2022 Share the delight of stories, songs, and picture books with your pre-schooler every Wednesday at 9.30am. Join State Library Victoria for a very special live-streamed series of Storytime featuring Victorian authors. Each week a guest author will join Storytime host Julianne to light up your screen with book readings and play activities. For stories and more information go to:- https://www.together.vic.gov.au/state-library-victoria-stor
10.01.2022 Applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s $100 million Sole Trader Support Fund which will provide grants of $3,000 to eligible sole traders working in sectors of the economy that will continue to be affected by restrictions, like media and film production, creative studios, outdoor entertainment and in private museums and galleries as well as gym owners. More information: https://www.business.vic.gov.au///sole-trader-support-fund
10.01.2022 We’ve extended the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme until 28 March 2021, so Victorian small business tenants have more time to negotiate a fair agreement on rent relief with their landlords. More info can be found here: https://www.vsbc.vic.gov.au//commercial-including-retail-t
07.01.2022 Jobs Victoria is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably skilled and experienced organisations to deliver Jobs Victoria Employment Services until June 2023. Now open and will close at 5pm on Wednesday 17 February 2021. Further info https://jobs.vic.gov.au//our-programs/jobs-victoria-employ
07.01.2022 Please keep a diary or a record of where you have been and people you interact with and on what day and time - this could really help you and everyone if needed. Stay safe and together we will get through this.
06.01.2022 From today the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade team are starting early utility investigations along Narre Warren North Road between Heatherton Road and Ernst Wanke Road. These works will take place throughout October mostly during the day and typically won’t be happening every day. You may see crews out opening pits and drilling small holes in the ground to identify the location and depth of underground services. Impacts will be minimal, they may need to reduce speed limits and close lanes from time to time to protect workers and the community. If you require further information, please call them on 1800 105 105 (option 5), 24 hours a day or visit https://roadprojects.vic.gov.au//narre-warren-north-road-u
06.01.2022 Just announced - the Technology Adoption and Innovation Program will help Victorian small to medium size enterprises implement or develop new technologies that will improve productivity and drive growth. Grants of up to $50,000 are available through two streams. More info https://www.business.vic.gov.au//technology-adoption-and-i
04.01.2022 If you know someone who needs access to translated materials, please let them know about the Corona Virus Hotline 1800 675 398 and this link https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/translated-resources-coronaviru Please do what you can to make sure that no one you know is missing out on key information.
03.01.2022 Fantastic opportunity for local jobs. If you, your family members or friends have been impacted by COVID-19 related job loss, please take a look at this as a way forward and they are jobs in our neigbourhood.
03.01.2022 Important conversations with our community.
01.01.2022 Make your very own debut film and learn about screenwriting, filming, recording and editing ACMI has it all. Whether it’s your first time making a short film, or you've made films in the past, Film It is here to help make the process as easy and as fun as possible. Film It is an online resource covering a range of filmmaking skills found in pre-production, production and post-production stages. For more information go to:- https://www.acmi.net.au/education/online-learning/film-it/
