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Steve McGhie MP

Phone: 9743 9825

Address: 3 Alexandra Street 3337 Melton, VIC, Australia

Website: http://stevemcghie.com.au

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25.01.2022 0 new cases again. 0 active cases in Victoria. 29 days of 0 cases

25.01.2022 0 new cases again. 0 active cases in Victoria. 32 days of 0 cases

25.01.2022 We’re committing $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 entrepreneurs, including wom...en, 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.

25.01.2022 There is just over a month left till the end of 2020 and as the pressure builds to complete tasks before holiday period, think twice before taking a shortcut that could lead to disaster. We all want to put 2020 safely behind us. www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/workplace-holiday-safety

24.01.2022 Todays daily numbers are down again.

24.01.2022 We know that the coronavirus pandemic is have a significant impact on peoples lives, and no one is immune. Its why it is important, now more than ever, to help people who have lost their job, find meaningful employment. Our Government is doing just that, supporting local people who have lost work and providing them with opportunity to get a new job. ... Since April, the Victorian Government has created 122 jobs in City of Melton. Find out more at www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria Cr Steve Abboushi - City of Melton - Cambridge Ward Cr Lara Carli - City of Melton - Watts Ward

24.01.2022 LIVE COVID - 19 UPDATE 15 DAYS 0 NEW CASES With Health Minister Martin Foley MP #live

24.01.2022 Melton & Bacchus Marsh kindergartens will receive another 1.14 million dollars in funding thanks to the Andrews Labor Government Australian-first, School Readiness Funding program.

23.01.2022 0 new cases again. 0 active cases in Victoria. 31 days of 0 cases

23.01.2022 - Supporting students to complete VCAL and VET studies - This has been a challenging year for every Victorian student. But thats particularly true for VCAL and VET school students many of whom have missed out on practical hands-on learning. As part of an assistance package announced by the Victorian Government, 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 thei...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Applications are now open for the Victorian Governments $100 million Sole Trader Support Fund. The Fund 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. For a full list of eligible sectors and guidelines, please see the below attachments.... More information: https://www.business.vic.gov.au///sole-trader-support-fund

23.01.2022 Congratulations Eynesbury Eagles Soccer Club on your recent successful Victorian Government Grant. Eynesbury Kids Soccer

22.01.2022 Todays daily numbers. We are now under 20 new cases.

22.01.2022 Were expanding support for Victorians in need of food and essential supplies during the pandemic with an investment of $11.3 million over two years. The pandemic has highlighted the need for a strengthened food relief system, so we are acting to support Victorians to access food and essential items when they need them. For more information visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/financial-support-coronavirus-c

22.01.2022 Important Information for Moorabool Shire Council residents. From 11:59pm on 16 September, regional communities progressed to the Third Step of our reopening roadmap. The industry roadmap includes four steps to easing restrictions and reopening businesses. These steps will be subject to trigger points, determined by our health team to consider any potential changes to the restrictions and will be based on case numbers, testing numbers and other factors.... The trigger points mean that metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria will take steps (and move to associated restriction levels) at different times. Each industry will also have a different restriction level depending on which step metropolitan Melbourne or Regional Victoria is in. As many Victorian businesses reopen, the priority will be the health and safety of workers, volunteers and participants. The guidelines are intended to assist businesses to prepare to safely operate in accordance with the easing of restrictions, while also ensuring the public can feel confident that their health and safety is being protected. Reopening guidelines for Tourism Accommodation, Outdoor Attractions and Experiences, Transport and Tours, Physical Recreation and Hospitality for are now available on the Business Victoria website. Please see links to guidelines below. Accomodation https://www.business.vic.gov.au//Industry-Restart-Guidelin Outdoor Attractions https://www.business.vic.gov.au//Industry-Restart-Guidelin Transport and Tours https://www.business.vic.gov.au//Industry-Restart-Guidelin Physical Recreation https://www.business.vic.gov.au//Industry-Restart-Guidelin Hospitality https://www.business.vic.gov.au//Industry-Restart-Guidelin Further industry guidelines will be published on the Business Victoria website in coming weeks. Businesses requiring advice should be directed to the Business Victoria Hotline on 13 22 15

21.01.2022 IMPORTANT LIVE COVID - 19 DAILY UPDATE With Premier Dan Andrews #live

21.01.2022 Dean Jones was a giant of cricket - a legend of the game and national sporting icon not to mention a proud Victorian. Jonesy will be forever remembered as a brilliant cricketer and great Victorian. My condolences are with his family at this time. ... RIP Jonesy

21.01.2022 Weve provided over 2.5 million meals to students over Term 2 and 3 during the coronavirus pandemic through our School Breakfast and Lunch Clubs program. For more information, visit: https://www.education.vic.gov.au//Pages/breakfastclubs.aspx

20.01.2022 Around one in five pregnancies ends in miscarriage before 20 weeks. It's not something that's talked about much nor is it formally recognised as either a birth or death. And those who've experienced early pregnancy loss often find themselves dealing with it alone, with no real way of expressing their grief.... This won't be everyone's choice. But hopefully it'll help bereaved parents mourn the child they never got to meet.

20.01.2022 Todays daily numbers. We are now in the low 20s.

20.01.2022 Today is Dogs in Politics Day Dogs always have a way of bringing balance back into a persons life. For our family our dogs are more than trusted companions, they are part of our family who always make us smile. Excuse the photobomb of Cymba on my lap, she thinks the dogs are getting to much attention. ... #DogsInPoliticsDay #KeepAusPetFriendly

20.01.2022 The Andrews Labor Government is getting to the root causes of crime with the new $11 million Building Safer Communities Program. At the first Building Safer Communities forum in Brimbank Minister Hutchins today announced new grants as part of the program will be available for communities to invest into innovative crime prevention projects. This builds on the $5.5 million in infrastructure grants for 14 community organisations and 17 councils which were provided as part of the... government’s $2.7 billion Building Works package. Councils and Community Groups will be able to apply for funding through different streams: Stream 1 Creating Safer Places Provides $25,000 - $300,000 for Council urban design projects that apply an inclusive environmental design approach to deter crime, increase safety and activate public places. Stream 2 - Crime Prevention Innovation fund Provides $25,000 - $300,000 for Council’s and not-for-profit organisation projects to test new partnership approaches to address crime and community safety issues, build capability within the community and contribute to the crime prevention evidence base. Applications will open in January 2021.

19.01.2022 Congratulations Melton Primary School on your recent school grant of $25,000.

19.01.2022 Minister Lily D'Ambrosio MP recently announced the $108 million Energy Innovation Initiative. This new initiative will provide support for innovative emerging energy proposals in Victoria such as offshore wind, renewable hydrogen and other innovative projects, helping bring investment and thousands of local jobs to Victoria. Victoria has also committed to develop an offshore wind strategy to help unlock Victoria’s world-class wind resource.

16.01.2022 Todays daily numbers. Things are looking really positive.

16.01.2022 Congratulations Melton South Tennis Club on your recent successful Victorian Government Grant.

15.01.2022 In recent days we have seen some ugly scenes in Arnolds Creek. Please follow the stage 4 restrictions, please do not attend mass gatherings which risks spreading the virus and please respect our hardworking Police on the front line. Thanks to Zorka Dunstan Melton Local Area Commander and her officers for keeping our community safe. ... Victoria Police

15.01.2022 This has been the toughest year many of us have ever lived through. As we recover from this pandemic, we can’t lose sight of what matters most the health and wellbeing of our families, friends and communities. That’s why this year’s Budget supports the recovery of our state and the fundamental rebuild of our system - delivering new beds, more staff and dedicated early support for young Victorians.... For more information, visit - https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/putting-mental-health-victor

15.01.2022 Business Support Fund 3 is now open as part of the Victorian Governments $3 billion Business Resilience Package. The program will provide vital funding grants of between $10,000 and $20,000 to Victorian businesses that must stay closed or operate under restrictions until COVID Normal. We have now provided over $6 billion in total support to help see Victorian businesses through this pandemic.... To apply for Business Support Fund 3, please visit - https://www.business.vic.gov.au//b/business-support-fund-3

13.01.2022 DAILY LIVE COVID - 19 UPDATE With Premier Dan Andrews #live

12.01.2022 Congratulations The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, who has been announced as a winner in the 2020 Victorian Early Years Awards for outstanding contributions in creating positive outcomes for children and families.

12.01.2022 City of Melton is receiving a $200,000 boost to kickstart local projects as part of the Victorian Governments Building Works Stimulus Package. The Package is funding shovel-ready projects in six suburban locations - Boronia, Melton, Noble Park, Reservoir, Lilydale and Tarneit. The Victorian Government is investing in Melton revitalisation in partnership with City of Melton to give the area a much-needed boost.... Were all #LivingLocally and spending more time in our local areas. This funding will help improve local public spaces as well as support local #jobs. Find out more about this and other #SuburbanDevelopment programs: www.suburbandevelopment.vic.gov.au Cr Steve Abboushi - City of Melton - Cambridge Ward Cr Lara Carli - City of Melton - Watts Ward

12.01.2022 - Keeping young minds active and engaged these holidays - Victorian kids will be kept busy making, baking and creating these school holidays, thanks to an array of online activities and events accessible via the Victoria Together platform. Today marks the first day kids and families take a break from remote and flexible learning during Term Three school holidays. But there's still plenty on offer to keep our youngest Victorians active and engaged.... Aspiring young filmmakers can learn how to write their own scripts, build their own stop-motion animation and create a cracking contraption with Wallace and Gromit, thanks to the online offering at ACMI. While a trip to the NGV will have to wait a little while longer, kids can tune in to virtual art classes, download activity sheets and take artistic inspiration from their very own home, backyard or balcony. Arts Centre Melbourne will keep young Victorians singing, dancing and making music with Move, Make, Create" a series of online workshops and a Choose Your Own Variety special hosted by Ali McGregor with special guests Frank Woodley, The Listies and Dane Simpson. And following the booked-out end to its Term Three online disco, State Library Victoria will keep kids occupied with storytelling workshops and its virtual Storytime Sessions with some of Victoria's best-loved authors. By staying home and staying safe these school holidays, we can all help make sure Victoria is that much closer to reaching COVID Normal and make sure the next school holidays look a little more normal too. Under the Victorian Governments roadmap to reopening, all VCE and VCAL students will attend on-site during the first week of Term Four for essential assessments, including the General Achievement Test (GAT) on 7 October. Regional and rural students enrolled in Prep to Grade 6 in standalone primary schools will return to on-site learning from Monday 5 October, with schools able to stagger the return of different year levels depending on local circumstances. Regional primary students at P-12 schools will return from Thursday 8 October, with all remaining students returning from Monday 12 October. In line with public health advice, Prep to Grade 2, VCE and VCAL students in Melbourne will also resume on-site learning from Monday 12 October, as will students in specialist schools. The return of other year levels in Melbourne will remain subject to the advice of the Victorian Chief Health Officer. For a full program of free and low-cost online events, activities and attractions these school holidays, visit www.together.vic.gov.au/school-holidays-activities

11.01.2022 DAILY LIVE COVID - 19 UPDATE With Premier Dan Andrews & Mental Health Minister Martin Foley MP #live

11.01.2022 Survival cash injections for more than 100 beloved live music venues, grants to support music jobs on stage and behind the scenes as well as new planning controls to better protect venues will help the states world-famous music industry rebuild, recover and prepare for a summer like no other. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley today announced the Governments latest round of initiatives, including grants of more than $13 million, to help prepare Victorias $1.7 billion music industry for a vibrant, COVID Normal future. The full list of music venues supported through the Victorian Live Music Venues program to date is available at creative.vic.gov.au.

10.01.2022 Today’s daily numbers. 0 new cases 0 lives lost.

09.01.2022 DAILY LIVE COVID - 19 UPDATE With Premier Dan Andrews #live

09.01.2022 With the changing COVID-19 restrictions, more parks across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria are now open. In order to stay up to date, please check Parks Victorias website, to ensure you have all the latest information on park access changes - www.parks.vic.gov.au/get-i/safety-in-nature/covid-19-update

08.01.2022 The Breakthrough Victoria Fund will help researchers make world-first innovations in advanced manufacturing, clean energy, life-sciences and more. And it'll create a pipeline for more than 15,000 new Victorian jobs too. But importantly it'll back science all the way. And gives certainty to the research industry that when they've got a big idea, the money's there. Every Victorian should be proud of the science and innovation that happens in this state.... The sector already supports over 30,000 jobs, and over 40 per cent of Australia's medical research companies are based here. Victoria's always been the home of Australian science, research and innovation and with this funding, we'll make sure it stays that way.

08.01.2022 This week is Dementia Action Week Dementia affects close to half a million Australians. That number is set to double in the next 25 years. Dementia is the chronic disease of the 21st century. A little support makes a lot of difference. A Dementia Australia survey found that three out of four people who live with dementia say people dont keep in touch like they used to, while 65 per cent say people they know have been avoiding or excluding them. ... The survey findings, released at the start of Dementia Action Week 2020, reveal just how big an issue discrimination and its impacts have on people living with dementia, their families and carers. An estimated 70 per cent of people who live with dementia, live in the community. It is our role as a community to do the best we can to support people living with dementia to live well for as long as possible For more information - https://discrimination.dementia.org.au/

08.01.2022 0 new cases again. 0 active cases in Victoria. 30 days of 0 cases

06.01.2022 Ballarat Line Upgrades! Coaches will replace trains 18th December 30th January. For more info -... www.bigbuild.vic.gov.au

06.01.2022 Landcare Facilitators play an important role in supporting Melton's environmental volunteer groups to restore and maintain our natural environment That’s why the Andrews Labor Government is providing funding for these roles until the end of June 2021. This ensures our community continues to be supported in their ongoing works and new projects. ... For more information - www.environment.vic.gov.au/landcare/vlfp Friends of Toolern Creek Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden Plant Nursery & Depot Melton Environment Group Moorabool Environment Group

05.01.2022 More than a dozen animal care and welfare organisations have been awarded an Animal Welfare Grant in this most recent round of applications. See the full list of recipients attached. The Animal Welfare Fund Grants Program was established to support improvement of companion animal welfare in the Victorian community. These grants recognise that companion animals play a significant role in the lives of Victorians. The program has already provided more than $2.9 million to not-fo...r-profit animal shelters, foster care organisations and community vet clinics. Round 9 applications are open now and will close 12 December. Animal shelters, foster carers, not-for-profit and community vet clinics are encouraged to apply for funding. Grants of up to $150,000 are available to support the establishment of new low-cost veterinary clinics and grants of up to $50,000 are available to existing not-for-profit and community veterinary clinics to purchase equipment or expand their facilities or services. Not-for-profit animal welfare organisations can apply for large grants of up to $50,000 and small grants of up to $10,000. The grants can be used for a range of services including community education programs, animal relief services and facilities, provision of low-cost veterinary services, as well as upgrades to facilities to improve companion animal welfare. Feel free to use the attached social media tiles to congratulate a recipient in your electorate and/or promote the latest round of grants.

05.01.2022 LIVE COVID -19 DAILY UPDATE With Premier Dan Andrews & Luke Donnellan MP #live

04.01.2022 Before being elected I understood the importance of a public hospital being built in Melton and I committed to the community that I would do all I possibly could to ensure it happened. I hit the ground running from day one and continue to work very hard to ensure Melton gets a public hospital. I have regularly met with many community groups and constituents on this matter whose support for a new hospital is unquestionable and I thank each of you who has been in contact with m...e on this issue. I, along with my western suburbs Parliamentary colleagues, have made a submission to the Andrews Government COVID 19 stimulus infrastructure stimulus investment package to acquire land and begin construction of the Melton Hospital

04.01.2022 INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: MAKING SURE OUR KIDS CAN BE THEIR BEST As our state recovers stronger and fairer, we need to make sure every Victorian has the support they need. The Victorian Budget 2020/21 will invest an unprecedented nearly $1.6 billion to make sure students with disability are supported in the classroom through an Australian first Disability Inclusion package.... The record investment will transform support for students with disability in Victorian government schools doubling the number of students receiving extra support in the classroom to 55,000 and is expected to create up to 1,730 jobs across the state by 2025. All schools will benefit from the change, enabling them to better support students who may have previously been ineligible for targeted support such as those with autism, dyslexia or complex behaviours. A world-leading pilot in more than 100 schools will now be rolled out across the state, to identify and respond to the needs of students with disability. This new approach puts the needs of the student at the heart of our response shifting away from current practices and focusing on what a child can achieve, rather than what they can’t. For students, this will mean more opportunities to promote their own strengths, interests and learning needs, and the support they need at school. With additional funding, schools will be able to better plan and adjust support for students throughout all stages of their schooling. New facilitator roles will be established to help schools and families work together through this new approach. Facilitators will bring their expertise and knowledge into classrooms to support students and schools which will be critical in the move towards the new approach. This investment also includes $102.8 million to deliver new resources and support to build the skills and knowledge of our incredible school staff in delivering inclusive education for every student. This will include more than 100 extra staff to provide on-the-ground implementation support and program delivery for schools. The Disability Inclusion package will transform support for students with a disability in Victorian government schools, to ensure every student at every ability can thrive as we continue to build the Education State.

04.01.2022 The Sole Trader Support Fund is now open as part of the Victorian Governments $3 billion Business Resilience Package. The program will provide vital funding grants of $3,000 to eligible Victorian non-employing businesses that must stay closed or operate under restrictions until COVID Normal. While many sole traders receive income support via the Commonwealths JobKeeper program, overhead costs associated with operating a commercial premises such as rent or utilities continue... to mount. This support is targeted to sole traders who continue to incur these overheads while their operations remain subject to restrictions. To apply for the Sole Trader Support Fund, visit www.business.vic.gov.au//business/sole-trader-support-fund

03.01.2022 More than 70 officers will join the Environment Protection Authoritys (EPAs) new Waste Crime Prevention Inspectorate. These EPA officers will be enforcing new environmental protections laws introduced by the Andrews Labor Government, which commence in 2021 and give EPA stronger powers and tougher penalties to tackle waste crime in our community. We're investing $71.4 million to tackle waste crime and keep Victorians safe, with more resources to stop illegal dumping and st...ockpiling, and deal with high-risk sites and high-risk substances. For more information visit: https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/about-epa/laws/new-laws

03.01.2022 This weekend, the Jewish community celebrates Rosh Hashanah and the start of the High Holy Days. Rosh Hashanah will takes place from sunset this Friday to sunset today, and marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. While the New Year looks different this year, households will celebrate virtually with their families, with prayers, personal reflection, and apples dipped in honey.... To all Jewish Victorians, I wish you a wonderful, and sweet, New Year. Shana Tova from my family to yours.

03.01.2022 The COVID 19 pandemic has been very unsettling and difficult for many of us. HeadtoHelp supports Victorians of all ages. Take the first steps towards finding the mental health and wellbeing support that’s best for you.

03.01.2022 School Camps to Return for Regional and Rural Victoria Victoria The Minister for Education today announced that school camps will return in Term 4 for students in regional and rural Victoria, following health advice that they are safe to resume. Camps for students in regional and rural Victoria will be limited to single schools and can only take place in regional and rural Victoria, in line with health advice.... Camps and outdoor education provide important educational and life experiences for students. Students undertake physical activity, learn new skills, explore the outdoors, engage with the environment and build teamwork. These experiences also improve resilience, learning and wellbeing among young people, which are key tools in supporting youth mental health. Importantly, camps provide significant economic benefits to rural and regional Victoria. The Victorian Camps Industry has around 190 camps and contributes around $134 million to regional economies each year. Whether it is the direct employment of almost 5,500 camp staff; purchase of food, goods and equipment from local businesses; or use of local transportation, accommodation and activity providers, school camps support local communities across Victoria. Prep to Grade 6 students in standalone primary schools in regional and rural Victoria will return to on-site learning from Monday 5 October, with schools able to stagger the return of different year levels depending on local circumstances. Year 11 and 12 students and Year 10 students studying VCE and VCAL subjects can also attend on-site for the General Achievement Test (GAT) and essential assessments during this week. Students in Prep to Grade 6 in P-12 schools in regional and rural Victoria will return to on-site learning from Thursday 8 October, and all other students including Years 7 to 10 and VCE and VCAL students will return to on-site learning from Monday 12 October.

02.01.2022 Victorian Premier Dan Andrews is holding a press conference with Police and Emergency Services Minister Lisa Neville MP. ##live

02.01.2022 Todays daily numbers.

02.01.2022 Licence Testing to Resume in Regional Victoria The Andrews Labor Government has announced that light vehicle and computer-based drive tests will progressively resume in regional Victoria from 21 September. Based on the latest advice from Victorias Chief Health Officer and the Department of Health and Human Services, VicRoads are resuming the following:... Light vehicle drive tests Hazard perception test Learner permit test We know the suspension of testing has been difficult and thank everyone for their patience and understanding as we resume drive testing. There remains no change to our registration and licensing operations in metropolitan Melbourne until further notice. For more information visit https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

02.01.2022 Telehealth is becoming increasingly important for Victorians receiving specialist medical care. Thats why the Victorian Government is announcing $4.5 million to make it easier for more people to get the care they need, closer to home. October is Telehealth Awareness Month. Congratulations Djerriwarrh Health Services for your great work using telehealth to deliver quality healthcare to Melton & Bacchus Marsh residents in need.

02.01.2022 Bringing new jobs and visitors to the creative capital! The biggest cultural infrastructure project in Australia will transform Melbourne’s creative precinct attracting visitors, creating jobs and establishing vibrant new gardens and creative space in the heart of our city. Premier Dan Andrews and Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson MP for Essendon visited the NGV this week, whose grounds will be opened up to the public as part of the $1.4 billion Melbourne Arts ...Precinct Transformation project Stage 1 fully funded in yesterday’s Victorian Budget 2020/21. A landmark new Gallery NGV Contemporary will be built behind the existing NGV on Southbank Boulevard, amidst a new 18,000 square-metre public garden in the heart of Melbourne Arts Precinct. Melbourne architects HASSELL and New York practice SO-IL won the tender to design the new public garden and this work is well underway. The garden will be vibrant, immersive and ever-changing, not only with the seasons but week-by-week as new plants bloom and cycle. While the design is not yet complete, the artist impressions released today provide a good sense of what visitors can expect from this unique new public space. The public gardens will include a collection of spaces for performances, gathering, installations and festivals as well as providing a new green lung for Southbank one of Australia’s most densely populated suburbs. Introducing a new open public space of this size into the inner city will involve decking over Sturt Street between City Road and Southbank Boulevard. The project also includes support for Arts Centre Melbourne to undertake upgrades at the Theatres Building, and will create more than 5,000 local construction sector jobs and help drive Victoria’s economic recovery. Later phases of the Melbourne Arts Precinct project include a new Centre for Creativity. The Centre will be run by Arts Centre Melbourne with spaces and facilities for Victoria’s small to medium and independent arts sector, a new performing arts gallery and an expanded Australian Music Vault.

01.01.2022 Congratulations Melton Secondary College on your recent school grant of $35,000.