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Enabling Aboriginal Kids To Thrive In Kindergarten

Ballarat is leading the way in early learning, with BADAC showing how community-led education can make a real difference for families. This is about giving...

Respect Ballarat Driving Grassroots Change

Our community has been clear – we want to stop violence before it starts. Respect Ballarat gives us the tools to do that in practical,...

Bigger and Better Ballarat Base Hospital One Step Closer

The redevelopment of the Ballarat Base Hospital will deliver world class healthcare in the heart of our community and provide hundreds of construction jobs during...

Free Kinder – Ministerial Response

I thank the Member for Wendouree for her strong commitment to and advocacy on behalf of children and families in the Wendouree electorate.

Ballarat Leading The Way For Respectful Relationships

We need a whole of community approach to prevent Family Violence in Ballarat. Our Respectful Relationships program plays an integral role in supporting students in...

Inquiry into Securing the Victorian Food Supply – Environment and Planning Committee

I am really pleased, as chair of the Legislative Assembly Environment and Planning Committee, to talk through what we recommended and how the government has...

Wendy Symons – Member Statement

Wendy was a good person in the truest of senses. She cared deeply for others and was always concerned about those who were down and...

Wendouree Electorate – Constituency Question

Sunshine is a key train station stop for us, and we are very excited about the upgrades and the transformation that is happening at Sunshine....

 

Wendouree Electorate – Constituency Question

My question is for the Minister for Children and is about free kinder in my electorate of Wendouree. How many children and their families are...

Upskilling Victoria’s Womens Health Workforce

Our landmark $153 million women’s health package is helping women across the Grampians to access the care they need, closer to home.

Wendouree electorate bus services – Ministerial Response

I thank the Member for Wendouree for her question. I understand your concerns about improving bus services in Ballarat.

Ballarat YPARC – Ministerial Response

I thank the Member for Wendouree for her Constituency Question about the delivery of the new Youth Prevention and Recovery Centre (YPARC) in Ballarat for...

Ballarat Early Parenting Centre – Ministerial Response

I thank the Member for Wendouree for her question and her commitment to supporting families and children in her electorate.

Power Saving Bonus Round 5 – Ministerial Response

I thank the Member for Wendouree for her question about the new $100 Power Saving Bonus.

Community Pharmacy Program Locked In For Good

As the daughter of a pharmacist, I know what an important role they play in providing frontline treatment and healthcare in our community. I welcome...

Opening A Window Of Opportunity For Greener Houses

Our investment in this project promises a myriad of benefits for the regional economy, including boosting advanced manufacturing capabilities in Ballarat.