Richard Wynne MP

State Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne said that outstanding volunteers will be recognised in the inaugural Premier’s Community Volunteering Awards.

Community Development Minister Peter Batchelor opened nominations today for the 2009 Awards and encouraged people to nominate individuals or groups that have made a real difference to their communities. Read more

State Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne encouraged member of our local community to apply for a new round of youth funding to help deliver a range of celebrations and events that highlight the achievements of young Victorians. Read more

The largest house-building program in Victoria’s history is helping to meet growing demand for public housing, Minister for Housing and State Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne said today. Read more

The largest house-building program in Victoria’s history is helping to meet growing demand for public housing, Minister for Housing and State Member for Richmond Richard Wynne said today.

Mr Wynne said the Rudd and Brumby Labor governments were working in partnership to buy or build around 6,500 public and housing association properties over the next three years. Read more

Residents in the Richmond electorate have a chance to nominate their local sports heroes, sporting clubs and associations in the 2009 Victorian Sport and Recreation Awards.

State Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne said the awards provided a great opportunity to acknowledge those who had invested their time and energy to sport at the grassroots level and made a real difference in their local communities. Read more

A free workshop will be held in Melbourne CBD next month as part of a Brumby Labor Government commitment to improving Victorian women’s financial confidence.

State Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne said the free Steps to Securing your Financial Future workshop program were part of Women & Money Month – a Brumby Labor Government initiative designed to help women bridge the wealth gap between males and females. Read more

State Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne, said local councils and non-profit community organisations could benefit from a new women’s leadership grants program, launched by Premier John Brumby at the 10^th Premier’s Women’s Summit in Melbourne last week.

“Grants between $2000 and $20,000 are available, to build women’s leadership skills and increase diversity among Victoria’s female leaders.” Read more

The protection of threatened plants and animals, volcanic plains and valuable ecosystems are among the projects to be tackled by Victoria’s Catchment Management Authorities (CMA) using $28.5 million in Brumby Labor Government funding. Read more

State Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne was pleased that new national data shows Victorian students are at the top of the class in literacy and numeracy for the second year running.

Victoria ranked among the highest performing states and territories in the second annual National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests. Read more

Schools the Richmond electorate will be even more welcoming to people with a disability thanks to a new Brumby Labor Government resource kit.

State Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne said the kit aimed to assist in breaking down any fears or barriers towards people with a disability. Read more