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FUNDING FOR CRAIGIEBURN PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Allan Labor Government is working to support students with a disability and additional needs through the Inclusive Schools Fund, delivering inclusive play areas, sensory gardens, and outdoor learning spaces. On Wednesday, Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence announced that as part of this $9 million..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: KALKALLO YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (09:57): As this year draws to a close I would also like to thank my Kalkallo Youth Advisory Council for all the work they have done in 2023. \..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: 2023 PREMIER’S SPIRIT OF ANZAC PRIZE

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (09:56): Congratulations to Mount Ridley College student Baylasan Almosa for being a recipient of the 2023 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize. This competition provides students in years 9 to 12..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: ALICE HU, VICTORIAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (09:58): I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Alice Hu at Elevation Secondary College for being a recipient of the Victorian Education Excellence Awards in the Outstanding Early..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: DONNYBROOK ROAD/MITCHELL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (09:48): On 29 September the vastly improved Donnybrook Road–Mitchell Street intersection in Kalkallo was officially reopened after a short but intense two-week construction blitz which has completely transformed the intersection…

MEMBERS STATEMENT: WALLAN INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (09:49): It has been a busy month in Wallan, with the official opening of Wallan Secondary College’s sports pavilion and the Greenhill recreation reserve oval upgrade and playground upgrade…

NEW MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR KALKALLO MP

Earlier this week incoming Premier Jacinta Allan announced her first Cabinet, with Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence appointed as Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Carers and Volunteers in addition to retaining her role as Minister for Community Sport. In these roles, Minister Spence will..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: JUNIOR TRIPLE ZERO HERO AWARDS

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Suburban Development) (09:49): I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Selena in Mickleham for recently being recognised as part of the Junior Triple Zero Hero Awards by..

SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY BLITZ TO IMPROVE FREEWAY ACCESS

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with a $6 million Donnybrook Road and Mitchell Street Improvement Project next month, slashing congestion for Kalkallo locals. The project includes construction of a new left turn lane for southbound travel onto the Hume Freeway at the intersection..

UPGRADE TO CRAIGIEBURN STATION BUS INTERCHANGE

The Andrews Labor Government is upgrading the Craigieburn Station Bus Interchange to improve connectivity between bus and rail services and support continued growth. As part of the next stage of the Craigieburn Station Bus Interchange we’re constructing three new bus bays within the existing interchange,..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: KALKALLO YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Suburban Development) (09:42): I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of my 2023 Kalkallo Youth Advisory Council. This year the group is focusing on the..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: AMANDA LEE

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Suburban Development) (09:43): I would also like to take this opportunity to thank former assistant principal Amanda Lee, who has been working at Craigieburn Primary School for more than..

EARLY LEARNERS’ BEST START WITH NEW KINDERS ON SCHOOL SITES

World-class education helps our youngest Victorians learn, grow and get the best start in life – and the Andrews Labor Government is helping families ditch the double drop-off by making sure more kinder places are available on or near school grounds. Member for Kalkallo Ros..

SMALL AND MEDIUM EVENTS PROGRAM

Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence today announced that Hume Diwali Mela and Wallan Winter Wonderland will receive funding as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Small and Medium Events Program, which is aimed at attracting more events to Greater Melbourne. As part of this program,..

INVESTING IN WOMEN’S GRASSROOTS GRANT PROGRAM

Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence today announced that local residents will benefit from an investment in grassroots community projects which support and empower women and improve gender equality. The Andrews Labor Government has funded 44 community and women’s organisations with a share in $400,000 for..

2023 VICTORIAN YOUTH FEST

Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence MP recently announced that Elevation Secondary College in Craigieburn was a successful recipient of the 2023 Victorian Youth Fest Grant Program. The Andrews Labor Government has provided $2,000 in funding to help students at Elevation Secondary College celebrate R-U-OK day..

DOING WHAT MATTERS FOR KALKALLO

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with delivering on its election promises for our community – investing in what matters for the people of Kalkallo. We haven’t wasted a day delivering the services and projects that matter to Victorians. With the Victorian Budget 2023/24,..