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The Allan Labor Government is making it easier for Victoria’s midwives to treat their patients by expanding the range of medicines authorised midwives can prescribe. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today announced the repeal of the outdated, existing list which limited prescribing by authorised midwives to a select group of medicines. In its place a … Continued
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The Allan Labor Government is providing free degrees for student teachers to support future educators and boost workforce numbers across Victoria, with round two of teaching scholarships now open. Scholarships covering the cost of degrees are available for all Victorians studying secondary school teaching degrees in 2024 and 2025, relieving cost-of-living pressures for students and giving … Continued
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The Allan Labor Government is continuing to lead the nation on mental health reform with a new centre that brings together industry, unions and experts to support mentally healthy workplaces. WorkSafe Victoria will become the first establishment partner of the National Centre for Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing, playing a key role in its development … Continued
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Victoria has more people in housing stress than any other state or territory, sparking urgent calls to build more social housing. New Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data reveals the top 10 months on record for people in housing stress visiting specialist homelessness services all belong to Victoria. Five of the past six months … Continued
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Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is thrilled to hear the Victorian Government’s announcement of Joe Ball as the new Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Joe Ball, a proud transgender man and a tireless advocate for equality, steps into this pivotal role at a critical time for LGBTIQA+ communities across the state. Kit McMahon, … Continued
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Teachers and school leaders in Ballarat and western Victoria can now boost their skills even further with a new Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership centre transforming education in the region. Minister for Education Ben Carroll visited the Ballarat centre today for its official opening. The facility features a state-of-the-art professional learning space, a Design … Continued
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This morning, Melbourne City Mission (MCM) will launch the inaugural Victorian Youth Homelessness Snapshot in partnership with Social Ventures Australia (SVA) at Victorian Parliament House. It is the first census of children and young people connected to Victoria’s largest and only statewide youth homelessness service provider. The Snapshot unearthed high rates of family violence, health … Continued
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Tuesday, 6 August 2024 A long-term analysis of rough sleeping in Victoria reveals fewer than two in 10 people seeking homelessness help have secured social housing. Council to Homeless Persons CEO Deborah Di Natale said the troubling Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data highlighted the urgent need for more public and community dwellings. Just … Continued
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The Allan Labor Government is supporting community groups to protect Port Phillip Bay’s iconic marine and coastal environment. Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos announced the latest round of the Port Phillip Bay Fund grants, with a $2.3 million investment to support a wide range of community groups that include not-for-profits, schools and Traditional Owner groups … Continued
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The Allan Labor Government is making sure Victorians are protected from airborne infections, pollution, bushfire smoke and a changing climate with support for a new research project. Minister for Medical Research Ben Carroll today announced Burnet Institute will deliver the Pathway to Clean Indoor Air in Victoria project. The two-year project will engage a multi-disciplinary … Continued
