NOMINATIONS CALLED FOR 2010 HEALTH VOLUNTEER AWARDS
Volunteers working in local hospitals, community health services and with ambulance services will be eligible for the second annual Minister for Health Volunteer Awards.
State Member for Richmond Richard Wynne says the awards are designed to highlight and celebrate the volunteers who make a significant contribution to public healthcare in our local community. Read more
NEW INCENTIVES FOR WOMEN TO WORK IN HOUSING SECTOR
Housing Minister and State Member for Richmond Richard Wynne today announced new training and mentoring programs to encourage women to work in the housing sector. Read more
WYNNE HAILS WORK OF KENSINGTON COMMUNITY
Housing Minister and State Member for Richmond Richard Wynne has hailed the successful launch of Urban Communities as a registered not-for-profit Housing Provider under Victoria’s Housing Act.
Mr Wynne today visited the Kensington Community Hub to celebrate the work of Urban Communities, the not-for-profit site manager of the Kensington housing estate. Read more
SPEED BOOST TO REVOLUTIONISE DIGITAL LEARNING
Students at almost 340 of Victoria’s largest Government schools are surfing the internet at lightning fast speeds, thanks to a major broadband internet upgrade announced today by Education Minister Bronwyn Pike.
State Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne, visited North Fitzroy Primary School today with Ms Pike who said uploading podcasts and downloading multimedia will be a breeze for students at 79 of Victoria’s biggest Government schools when their broadband internet speed is increased from 10 to 50 megabits per second. Read more
MALAHANG RESERVE SKATE PARK OPENS WITH A BANG
Heidelberg West skaters and BMX riders can strut their stuff on home turf thanks to a new skate park in their suburb, opened today by Housing Minister and State Member for Richmond Richard Wynne and Federal Member for Jagajaga Jenny Macklin. Read more
WORK ON GROUNDBREAKING CITY HOUSING POWERING AHEAD
Construction of Melbourne’s groundbreaking supportive housing project for some of Victoria’s most vulnerable and chronically homeless people is ahead of schedule, Housing Minister and State Member for Richmond Richard Wynne announced today. Read more
100,000th BOOK FOR TWO YEAR-OLD VICTORIANS
The 100,000th free children’s book was presented today as part of the Brumby Labor Government’s $2.1 million Young Readers Program.
Children and Early Childhood Development Minister Maxine Morand and State Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne, presented the milestone book to two-year-old Audrey Phan and her mother, Huong Nguyen, at the Maternal Child Health Centre in Fitzroy. Read more
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR PREMIER’S VOLUNTEERING AWARDS
State Member for Richmond Richard Wynne today called on all Victorians to nominate individuals or groups that have made a real difference to their communities by entering the 2010 Premier’s Community Volunteering Awards. Read more
VICTORIA LEADS AS HOUSING CONCIERGE SERVICE EXPANDS
Housing Minister and State Member for Richmond Richard Wynne today launched a concierge-style community support service at the Richmond public housing estate. Read more
BRUMBY GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR LOCAL CLUB COLOURS
Clifton Hill Cricket Club, Collingwood Harriers Athletic Club, Motorcycling Victoria, and Yarra Jets JFC sporting clubs can now purchase new uniforms and footwear thanks to the Brumby Government’s Our Club, Our Future Sporting Uniform Grants Program.
State Member for Richmond Richard Wynne said the $1.65 million program aims to ensure clubs are properly equipped to compete in their local leagues. Read more
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