The Andrews Labor Government is saving lives and supporting people at their most vulnerable across Victoria, with the expansion of the successful Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement (HOPE) initiative.

The Andrews Labor Government is helping rural and regional councils improve services with the opening of expressions of interest for the Rural Council Support Program.

Monday, 13 August 2018 The Andrews Labor Government is making it quicker and easier to build new homes and infrastructure in Gippsland, awarding $240,000 in grants to four Gippsland municipalities. Funding will help councils to undertake critical town planning projects, developing growth plans and job..

Residents of Gippsland can now vote for their favourite local projects with 176 ideas across Gippsland

Young Victorians in Gippsland are being encouraged to step up and have their voices heard on issues that matter to them as part of next year’s Victorian Youth Congress.

Volunteers, nippers, clubs and trainers picked up a swag of awards at Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV’s) annual Awards of Excellence night.

Monday, 6 August 2018 The Andrews Labor Government is doing more for thousands of family violence victim-survivors by providing practical supports to help them leave violent relationships. Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos today announced an additional $40 million over two years for more..

Community sport and recreation infrastructure will benefit from the innovative $100 million Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Scheme launched by the Andrews Labor Government.

Applications are now open for the second round of the Victorian Government’s game changing women in sport leadership scholarships.

The Victorian Government has awarded a $15,000 Stronger Regional Communities Plan grant to the East Gippsland Shire Council to help prepare a business case for the 100-kilometre East Gippsland Rail Trail.

The Victorian Government has awarded a $35,000 Stronger Regional Communities Plan grant to the East Gippsland Shire Council to help attract more recreational fishers to the region.

Ambulances are responding faster to life-threatening emergencies in the City of Latrobe, while elective surgery waiting lists are at record lows.

Friday, 27 July 2018 Thousands of Victorians are about to reap the benefits of a record funding boost to be shared by the state’s neighbourhood houses thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. A total of 162 neighbourhood houses in Victoria are getting additional coordination hours,..

Hundreds of Victorian teachers have been recognised for their dedication to public education, acknowledged for 40, 45, 50 and 55 years of service at the Recognition of Service to Victorian Education awards this week.

Newborough Primary School will soon have important new works undertaken, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

Emergency management volunteers are sharing in $10 million of grants, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to fund the training, equipment and facilities needed to keep communities safe.

Two Gippsland bridges on the Princes Highway have been upgraded to increase safety and productivity for heavy vehicles travelling on this important freight route.