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Archives for February, 2018

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BRINGING THE BEST OF THE ARTS TO GIPPSLAND

Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing is encouraging local not-for-profit arts groups, arts societies, venues and councils to apply for a grant, and increase the range of cultural experiences available in regional Victoria.

MAKING GIPPSLAND KINDERGARTENS MORE INCLUSIVE

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Gippsland kindergartens upgrade their buildings and playgrounds and buy equipment to provide a more inclusive environment for children with disabilities and additional needs.

YARRAGON SKATERS NAIL FUNDING BOOST

Young people from Yarragon’s growing skateboard, rollerblade, scooter and BMX community will soon be able to showcase all the latest tricks at a new skate park thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

SHING LAUNCHES INNER GIPPSLAND RESEARCH COLLABORATION

One hundred and twenty delegates came from across the region, representing the education sector, local government, support/service agencies and community groups to participate in the first Gippsland Learning and Knowledge Exchange Dialogue and hear from the PhD students undertaking research on behalf of this research collaboration.

GIPPSLAND HITS RECORD VACCINATION RATE

Kids in Gippsland are now better protected against vaccine-preventable diseases with all but one local government area hitting the ambitious herd immunity target of 95 per cent – its best immunisation coverage in history.

MORE FUNDING FOR GIPPSLAND LAKES

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced that another round of community led projects to protect and enhance the iconic Gippsland Lakes have been funded.

GETTING HOOKED ON FREE FISH EVENTS AT LAKES ENTRANCE

Seafood lovers and keen recreational anglers will soon converge at Lakes Entrance for the Labour Day long weekend in March to join the festivities at our free ‘Hooked on Lakes Entrance’ event and first ever symposium on dusky flathead.