The State Government is continuing to ensure more people have the safety, security and stability of a home, thanks to new incentives for investors to build rental properties. Build‑to‑Rent provides…
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The Crisis Accommodation Options Project was funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (the Department), to further explore the issue of emergency accommodation, to map the current system,…
Home Stretch provides continued support until the age of 21 to every Victorian leaving care – around 700 young people a year – to assist their transition to adulthood. Victoria…
The State Government’s historic Big Housing Build Program have already purchased 1,100 homes, including 590 homes in ready to build projects. The Big Housing Build Program has also purchased 514…
Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative has received more than $487,000 to help local children access specialist and allied health services. This funding will support children and their families to access…
The existing Child Safe Standards originally established in 2017 have been updated and will make up to 50,000 organisations providing services and facilities for children and young people safer. The…
This landmark investment by the Labor Government’s $5.3 billion Big Housing Build is delivering more than 12,000 new homes. Boosting Victoria’s social housing supply by 10 per cent , while…
Kids will be able to visit Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo for free during the school holidays, saving mums and dads money and giving more families…
We all want our kids to grow up happy and healthy. And with around three-quarters of common mental health problems emerging before age 25, the early years are critical in…
Maryborough in the Central Goldfields is the fourth most disadvantaged area in Victoria, with the region facing challenges that inhibit the growth and development of children. Go Goldfields has a…
The Early Childhood Language Program is an Australian-first state-funded program to be rolled out in 160 Victorian kindergartens, more than 5000 preschool children will learn different languages. It features 20…
Victoria’s most vulnerable residents will be warmer in winter and cooler in summer thanks to rebates of $1,000 to replace old heaters with energy-efficient reverse-cycle air conditioners in homes managed…
Victorian schools will now have power to ban aggressive and violent parents from entering school grounds, to protect students and staff. This will empower authorised persons, such as school principals,…
Smile Squad the Victorian Government Program has announced thousands more Victorian school students will get free dental check-ups with the landmark free dental program. More than 500 schools will participate…
The Free Kinder initiative is saving almost 100,000 families thousands of dollars and helping women back into work as we recover from the pandemic. The Labor Government has stepped in…
The Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee have released a report detailing the findings and recommendations of the Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria. The 504 page report includes 26…
The Victoria State Government and Get Active Victoria are helping eligible families to get their children involved in organised sport and recreation activities, be it Calisthenics, Lawn Bowls, Netball Swimming…
Important announcement from the Victorian State Government- The Victorian Government is developing a 10-year strategy for social and affordable housing in Victoria. Our vision is that all Victorians have access…