Congratulations to those who have received their Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) results. Completion of secondary education is a significant milestone and achievement, and one that should be acknowledged and celebrated. If you haven’t received the result you had hoped for there are many other pathways available that…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP will use a design by Emily Preston, a Year 5 student at Haven Primary School as the cover for her 2017 Christmas card. Ms Kealy wrote to all primary schools in the electorate inviting students to design the cover of her Christmas card, asking them to depict…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging local government and community organisations to apply for funding under the Engage! 2018-20 Program. The Engage! 2018-20 program is offering grants of between $90,000 and $150,000 over three years to local government and community organisations to work with young people to develop and deliver activities…
Nominations for the 2017-18 Victorian Young Achiever Awards are now open. The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy MP said the awards were the perfect opportunity to recognise Victoria’s young people and their contribution to the community. “The Lowan electorate and Victoria more broadly is fortunate to have so many hard working, talented and community-minded…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the number of unemployed youth in South West Victoria has risen by 3.5% over the past twelve months. While Daniel Andrews is trying to quote regional Victoria has the second lowest regional unemployment rate in…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the total number of youth employed in North West Victoria remains significantly lower under the Daniel Andrews Labor Government. While Daniel Andrews is trying to quote regional Victoria has the second lowest regional unemployment rate…
The Nationals Member for Lowan and Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Emma Kealy MP has welcomed the expansion of youth mental health services in the Wimmera at the official opening of Headspace in Horsham today. Headspace provides important mental health services targeted at 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. “Headspace offers…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has encouraged local councils and kindergarten operators across the Lowan electorate to apply for major grant funding under the 2017-18 Children’s Facilities Capital Program. Ms Kealy said the program is offering funding to build and refurbish centres across three categories: · Integrated Children’s Centre Grants · New…
To the Editor, Last week, Daniel Andrews introduced a Bill to Parliament that seeks to rip apart Victoria’s CFA. And in a new low, the divisive premier has linked cancer compensation to his bid to boost union power. The Nationals strongly support helping fire fighters and their families who are dealing with the stresses of…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has announced the winner of her annual Christmas card design competition. “The winning entry, inspired by our beautiful region primed after a wet winter and spring, has been drawn by talented Murtoa College student, Felicity Okely,” Ms Kealy said. Emma Kealy MP wrote to all schools in…
