Construction is underway on the new MFB fire station in Derrimut, which will deliver a significant boost to fire services in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Marking the start of works today, Member for Kororoit Marlene Kairouz said the new station would be a milestone for sustainable design, while providing firefighters the modern facilities they need to…
Month: November 2019
Media Release: Kororoit Community to Win Through Sports Grants
The Andrews Labor Government is providing greater opportunities for more people to get active more often with the announcement today of a new $22 million Local Sports Infrastructure Fund. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula today announced that applications for the fund’s inaugural round are now open. Grassroots sports clubs are the…
Media Release: New VicHealth Funding to Grow Community Sport in Kororoit
The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) has announced around $500,000 in new funding to support sports clubs in Kororoit to create new opportunities to get less active Victorians playing sport and improve their health. VicHealth’s Active Club Grants, which open today, provide funding of up to $3,000 or up to $10,000 to community sport clubs…
Media Release: Getting Ready for Three-Year-Old Kinder in Kororoit
The biggest reform of early childhood education is now closer, as the Andrews Labor Government gets on with supporting new teachers as part of the landmark roll-out of funded Three-Year-Old Kinder. Member for Kororoit Marlene Kairouz today welcomed a $9.2 million package to support early childhood teachers at the beginning of their careers, as we…
Media Release: Helping Kororoit Families to Enrol Their Children in Kinder
The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier for Kororoit families to secure a place in kindergarten for their child, by supporting Brimbank and Melton City Council to provide a one-stop-shop for kindergarten enrolments. Brimbank and Melton City council have both been awarded a $30,000 grant to support their central enrolment system, helping to simplify…