ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS LEAD SCHOOLS
Harriet Shing, MP is pleased to announce that 10 Gippsland schools are part of the 126 schools leading the way in implementing the new Respectful Relationships program.
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$500,000 GIPPSLAND LAKES COMMUNITY GRANTS NOW OPEN!
Community grants are now open for groups to undertake environment projects to improve the health of our iconic Gippsland Lakes. Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing today announced a total of $500,000 in funding available for this round of grants, with requirements that larger grant amounts include a high proportion of on-ground works.
Young people in Gippsland to take the spotlight in 2017
Young people in Gippsland will receive a 2017 National Youth Week grant totalling $18,900 from the Andrews Labor Government.
$70M OF SAFETY UPGRADES FOR MAJOR GIPPSLAND HIGHWAYS
Funding boost by the Andrews Labor Government to upgrade parts of the Princes Highway East, the Monaro Highway and the Hyland Highway.
GIPPSLAND CLUBS WIN GRANTS FOR WOMEN AND SOCIAL SPORTS
Grassroots sports clubs in Gippsland have won $43,176 in grants to help more women and girls play the sports they love.
RECORD AMBULANCE INVESTMENT TO PUT SALE PATIENTS FIRST
A record $500 million investment over five years to employ 450 more paramedics, buy new vehicles and build new branches across the state.
$25 MILLION TO FIX DANGEROUS BLACK SPUR
$25 million to undertake improvement works between Koonwarra and Yarram – known as the Black Spur
“You are okay exactly as you are” Harriet speaks out in Parliament about bullying, having respect for all people and Safe Schools
Harriet responds in Parliament to a motion to remove the Safe Schools program from school. Read her heart felt response about feeling other, about LGBTI, about having respect and embracing your differences & that's okay
BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER WITH PLAYGROUP KICKSTART FUND
The Great Start Community Playgroup Fund will help new playgroups cover set-up fees and also stock up on toys, play equipment, books and other resources that can be used by families
GIPPSLAND STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS
Gippsland students will learn about respectful relationships as part of a new mandatory primary and secondary school subject starting next year to help end the vicious cycle of family violence.
SKILLS FIRST: REAL TRAINING FOR REAL JOBS IN GIPPSLAND
Harriet Shing, Member for Eastern Victoria, today welcomed the Andrews Labor Government’s changes to training and TAFE in Victoria which builds on the work it has already done to fix the training system.
EXTRA EDUCATORS FOR GIPPSLAND KINDERS
New jobs are being created and kids across Gippsland are receiving better care thanks to improved educator-to-child ratios, introduced on 1 January 2016.
PREMIER’S SPIRIT OF ANZAC PRIZES NOW OPEN FOR GIPPSLAND STUDENTS
Harriet Shing, Member for Eastern Victoria encourages current Year 9 and Year 10 students across Gippsland to submit entries to the 2016-17 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize
WORK BEGINS ON THE NEW SALE SPECIALIST SCHOOL
Harriet Shing, Member for Eastern Victoria, today helped turn the first sod of the new $13.85 million Sale specialist School.
BRIGHT FUTURE FOR DROUIN RECREATION RESERVE
Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing officially flicked the switch to the new $153,000 lighting design at Drouin Recreational Reserve
BOOST FOR GIPPSLAND KINDERS, WIN FOR LOCAL FAMILIES
Gippsland’s young families are set to benefit as Harriet Shing, Member for Eastern Victoria Region today congratulated the eighteen of Gippsland kindergartens and childcare centres to receive the Andrews Labor Government’s minor infrastructure and IT grants. A total of $1.22 million in grants will assist..
TRAVEL GRANTS TO HELP EMERGING ATHLETES IN GIPPSLAND.
The Andrews Labor Government is helping athletes in Gippsland become sporting champions, by assisting with the costs of travel.
BUILDING THE EDUCATION STATE AND CREATING JOBS IN GIPPSLAND
Gippsland families will be more involved in the building and upgrading of local schools and early childhood centres than ever before, with the launch of the Victorian School Building Authority.