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The June Edition of my monthly newsletter is now available.
  • Child Care Overhaul - Best Start, Best Life
  • $250 Power Saving Bonus- Open To All Victorians
  • Abilities Awareness in Schools - Supporting Students with Disabilities 
  • PureEarth Expansion - Creating Local Jobs
  • Digital Adaptation Program - $1,200 Rebate for Small Businesses
  • Find My School Update - School Zone Clarity for Parents
  • Melbourne Arts Precinct - Work Begins On New Upgrades
  • Housing For Family Violence Survivors - Australian First Initiative
  • Emergency Sporting Equipment Fund - Helping Clubs When They Need It Most
  • New VCE and Victorian Pathways Certificate - Many Talents One VCE
  • LGBTQ+ Organizational Development Grants - Pride In Our Future
  • Emerging Stronger Grants - Supporting Victorian Volunteers
  • Breast Screening - Increased Testing To Save Lives
  • Sporting Club Grants - Applications Open Now!
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Child Care Overhaul
Best Start, Best Life
Being a stay at home parent is a choice which should be made based on what works for individual families, not one forced by the limitations of the childcare system.

So, the Andrews Labor Government has announced a fantastic $9 billion overhaul with 3 major initiatives which will help save families up to $2,500 per child every year!

✨ Making kinder free across the state
✨ Delivering a new year of universal Pre-Prep for 4-year-olds
✨ Establishing another 50 government operated childcare centres
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$250 Power Saving Bonus
Open To All Victorians
Did you know we're supporting households by putting $250 back in your pockets for energy bills? 💡💡

As of the 1st of July ALL Victorians will be able to apply for the new $250 Power Saving Bonus Program!

Its all about easing cost of living pressure, saving you money and supporting you to find a better deal on your energy bills
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Abilities Awareness In Schools
Supporting Students With Disabilities
Students with disabilities deserve the best possible support from their teachers and friends - so the Andrews Labor Government has partnered with Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott to deliver a series of Abilities Awareness in Schools resources.

The Governments $1.6 billion Disability Inclusion reform has been helping put the needs of students first and has already doubled the number of students receiving extra support.

Make sure to check out some of the other ways we are helping to support students with disabilities in our community!
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PureEarth Expansion
Creating Local Jobs
PureEarth is a dairy and plant based product processing facility based here in Melb's West.

They have just received $485,000 as part of the Food to Market program to install new processing equipment to increase production capabilities. This new upgrade is set to create 15 brand new full time manufacturing positions while also helping support local supply chain partners.

Supporting local businesses here in Truganina is a win for everyone. Creating local jobs while supporting local suppliers and transport workers in the area will be fantastic for our community.
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Digital Adaptation Program
$1,200 Rebate For Small Businesses
Having access to the best digital tools and software applications can make such a difference to small businesses, so the Andrews Labor Government has announced a further $5 million for the Small Business Digital Adaptation Program!

Businesses can apply for a $1,200 rebate to access a range of digital tools to assist with everything from online marketing to cash flow services.

Applications close July 18 2022 - so make sure to apply!
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Find My School Update
School Zone Clarity For Parents
The Find My School site has recently been updated to make sure families can get the latest information about local schools and the process of enrolling their kids for next year. 

The website now includes the 13 new schools and campuses set to open in 2023, along with some small changes to existing school zones.

Parents can search for different school categories such as primary, secondary and specialist schools.
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Melbourne Arts Precinct
Work Begins On New Upgrades
Works are beginning on the exciting Melbourne Arts Precinct transformation!

You can expect to see refurbishments to multiple well loved Melbourne landmarks including:
🔹 The State Theatre
🔹 National Gallery Victoria
🔹 Arts Centre Melbourne
🔹 Museums Victoria
🔹 State Library Victoria

On top of this we will be getting new cafes and restaurants as well as 18,000 square meters of new public parkland  🌳🌳
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Housing For Family Violence Survivors
Australian First Initiative
Every person deserves to have a safe place to call home, so the Andrew's Labor Government has provided more than $13 million to help open Viv's Place - an apartment building for at risk women and children. 🚪

The building has 60 apartments with communal kitchen and living spaces, children's play spaces, offices and onsite services for families and children.

Viv’s Place will make a significant difference in the lives of women fleeing family violence by providing safe and secure accommodation.
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Emergency Sporting Equipment Grants
Helping Clubs That Need It Most
When sporting equipment is damaged or stolen it can be really tough on clubs - so the Andrew's Labor Government is helping sporting clubs get back on their feet with grants of up to $2000 through the Emergency Equipment Grants Program 🏏⚽

It is impossible to control every situation, so making sure clubs can replace essential equipment in unforeseen circumstances is vital to making sure they can get back to doing what they do best.
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New VCE and Victorian Pathways Certificate
Many Talents One VCE
Senior education in Victoria is changing with the VCE Vocational Major to replace Intermediate and Senior VCAL and the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) to replace Foundation VCAL 📚

Senior school should encourage students to follow their passion and help them develop the skills to achieve anything 📸

Whatever your talent, pursue it under the new VCE!
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LGBTQ+ Organisational Development Grants
Pride In Our Future
🌈It is so exciting to see that the Victorian Government has announced the winners of its LGBTQ+ Organisational Development Grants for 2022!🌈

$700,000 is being invested into new and established LGBTQ+ organisations and support groups to help expand their capacity and continue their amazing work in the community.

Check out the full recipient list!
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Emerging Stronger Grants
Supporting Victorian Volunteers
Coming out of a difficult period, it is more important than ever to support Victoria's strong volunteer base. 

Which is why $1 million in Emerging Stronger Grants have been announced so volunteer groups can access up to $80,000 for partnerships and innovation projects to re-engage volunteers, broaden the volunteer base and strengthen volunteering in local communities.
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Breast Screening
Increased Testing To Save Lives
As a part of a $20 million boost to conduct an additional 36,000 breast cancer screenings by 2026, multiple temporary facilities will be becoming permanent, including the one at Hoppers Lane!

Breast Screens Victoria provides 2 yearly breast screens for eligible Victorians without symptoms - so make sure to book yourself in today!
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Sporting Club Grants
Applications Open Now!
Applications are now open for the Andrew's Labor Government's Sporting Club Grants Program!

The program provides up to:
⚽ $1,000 for new uniforms and equipment
🏀 $5,000 for training coaches, officials and volunteers
⚾ $5,000 to improve club operations

Applications close July 21st - so make sure to check it out
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