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Celebrating Excellence at the VCAL Achievement Awards

Local Students from Narre Warren South P-12 College have received recognition at the VCAL Achievement Awards held at Deakin Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne. The VCAL Achievement Awards acknowledge young people who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and made a significant contribution to their schools and communities while completing a VCAL qualification....

Victoria set to deliver cash for cans

Victoria’s new container deposit scheme (CDS) is set to start in 2023 and is designed to maximise the return of used drink cans, bottles and cartons for recycling, and reduce Victoria’s litter by up to half. Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas, welcomed the recent announcement by the Minister...

Supporting Teachers to Stay Safe and Well in Casey

Teachers and school staff in the City of Casey will benefit from targeted preventive programs designed to safeguard their mental health and wellbeing, thanks to the Victorian Government. Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas MP, was pleased announce that Narre Warren South P-12 College is among 17 schools across...

Local Kinders Get Big Tick in Narre Warren South

Local families will now have more information on which kindergartens are offering Victorian Government approved and funded kinder programs. Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas was pleased to announce the Kinder Tick initiative at Regans Road Kindergarten in Hampton Park on 9 March 2021.

Making Government Schools Energy Efficient

Government schools are set to become greener and more environmentally sustainable while reducing their electricity costs, thanks to the Andrews Government. Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas, today announced that River Gum Primary School in Hampton Park is among 171 government schools across Victoria that will receive solar power...

Helping Young Victorians Access The Music Industry

The Push recently held their sell-out, all-ages Live at the Bowl event at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl as part of the Victorian Government’s FReeZA Support Service. Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas MP, was pleased to represent the Hon Ros Spence MP, Minister for Youth, at the event...

Works Commence on Clyde Road Level Crossing Removal

Works have commenced on the Clyde Road level crossing as piling rigs arrived at the site of the brand-new road underpass expected to be completed in 2022. Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas MP was pleased to be in attendance as works continued to remove this dangerous and congested...

Celebration of Sri Lankan Independence Day

The 73rd Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka was celebrated on Thursday, 4 February 2021 at an event hosted by Kapila Fonseka, Consul General of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Melbourne. State Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas was honoured to attend and commemorate the...

New $250 Power Saving Bonus To Support Vulnerable Victorians

Victorians from low-income households can now access a one-off $250 payment to help with their energy bills, thanks to the Victorian Government’s new Power Saving Bonus. Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas today announced the new $250 Power Saving Bonus will be available to Victorian eligible concession cardholders between...

Students Better Connected To Support Networks At TAFE

TAFE students in Melbourne’s southeast now have access to a state-of-the-art facility to connect them to the support they need to reach their full potential. Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas today visited Chisholm Institute’s Berwick campus to officially open its refurbished Student Support Services Hub.