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Delivering support for Ballarat’s veterans

The Victorian Government is continuing to support veterans and their families with the announcement of more than $1.1 million in funding for veterans’ organisations throughout the state. Minister for Veterans Shaun Leane this week announced the recipients of three separate veterans’ grants programs; Victoria Remembers..

Ballarat Health Services – Adjournment

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (19:44): I direct my adjournment matter to the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, and the action I seek is for him to visit my electorate of Wendouree to thank the outstanding aged-care workforce at Ballarat Health Services for the excellent job..

Regional Media – Matter of Public Importance

Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (16:03): I am very, very pleased to have the opportunity to speak today on the member for Shepparton’s matter of public importance. It is lovely to hear my friend Craig Wilson being acknowledged by the member for Ripon,..

Ballarat Aged Care: Adjournment Matter

Click here to read this adjournment matter – and the Minister’s response – on the Parliament of Victoria website. I direct my adjournment matter to the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, and the action I seek is for him to visit my electorate of..

Regional Media: Matter of Public Importance

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (16:03): I am very, very pleased to have the opportunity to speak today on the member for Shepparton’s matter of public importance. It is lovely to hear my friend Craig Wilson being acknowledged by the member for Ripon, and I certainly have..

John Mildren and Craig Fletcher – Member’s Statement

Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (13:56): The 18th of October marked the 40th anniversary of the election of John Mildren, OAM, to the federal seat of Ballarat. John’s election win was significant because it ended 25 years of Liberal representation in the seat of Ballarat…

Wendouree Electorate – Constituency Questions

Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (12:46): My question is directed to the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events and is about state government support to encourage tourists to visit and stay in Ballarat. I wish to thank the minister for his support..

John Mildren and Craig Fletcher: Members Statement

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (13:56): The 18th of October marked the 40th anniversary of the election of John Mildren, OAM, to the federal seat of Ballarat. John’s election win was significant because it ended 25 years of Liberal representation in the seat of Ballarat. John’s win was also..

Tourism in Ballarat: Constituency Question

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (12:46): My question is directed to the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events and is about state government support to encourage tourists to visit and stay in Ballarat. I wish to thank the minister for his support for Ballarat businesses that..

New Sturt Street signals switched on

Two new sets of traffic lights along Ballarat’s Sturt Street are being switched on as part of the Victorian Government’s multi-million-dollar investment in improving safety and accessibility in the city’s CBD. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison said new traffic lights at the Ascot Street and..

A brand new modular building for Urquhart Park Primary School

Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison was today welcomed by Principal Janet Hillgrove and student leaders at Urquhart Primary School in Newington, to open the school’s new $1.503 million permanent modular building. This project involved the replacement of an older building containing asbestos with a new..

Victorians urged to prepare for fire season

Victorians are being urged to prepare for the upcoming summer fire season, with Fire Action Week starting today. Fire and rescue agencies have started their preparations under a COVIDSafe plan this year to ensure burns and fuel reduction activity can be conducted safely, and all..

St Patrick’s College upgrade funded to boost economy

The Victorian Government will fast-track funding for upgrades to Catholic and Independent schools across Victoria to give students and staff the best facilities sooner, and support local jobs, businesses and Victoria’s economic recovery. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison today announced St Patrick’s College in Ballarat..

Construction underway for Delacombe PS new gym

Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison today joined with Delacombe Primary School Principal Scott Phillips to inspect the initial construction works on the school’s $6.5 million competition grade gymnasium. The project includes the construction of a competition grade indoor gymnasium along with associated facilities such as..

Wendouree Electorate – Constituency Question

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree): My question is directed to the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers about the provision of emergency food relief to people facing food insecurity in my community of Ballarat during the COVID pandemic and into the future. Some individuals and families in..