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HELPING SUNBURY’S YOUNG PEOPLE ACCESS HEALTH CARE

Doctors will regularly visit 100 Victorian government secondary schools as part of a $43.7 million program to help ensure young people get the healthcare they need.   Minister for Education James Merlino today invited two secondary schools across Sunbury to apply to participate in the..

BREASTSCREEN VICTORIA OPENS MILESTONE CLINIC IN SUNBURY

Women in Sunbury and surrounding areas will now have better access to lifesaving breast cancer screening with the launch of BreastScreen Victoria’s 40th fixed clinic. Minister for Health Jill Hennessy today joined Member for Sunburn, Josh Bull, to celebrate the historic milestone for BreastScreen Victoria..

KINDER IMPROVEMENT GRANTS ON OFFER IN SUNBURY

Grants to upgrade kindergarten and children’s centre facilities in Sunbury are now open. The grants will also help enhance the services kindergartens offer local children and families. Josh Bull MP today encouraged kindergartens and councils to apply for the grants to help ensure more children..

SUNBURY CEMETERY TO RECEIVE GRANTS BOOST

Sunbury Cemetery will benefit from maintenance and upgrade grants as part of a $900,000 state-wide investment by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced Sunbury Cemetery Trust has been awarded $31,000 of maintenance grants through the Cemetery Trust Grants Program. Ninety-seven..

PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE KICKS OFF IN SUNBURY

Students from across Sunbury are preparing to take part in the Premiers’ Reading Challenge. Member for Sunbury, Josh Bull MP said the Challenge aimed to encourage local kids and young people to read more books, more often. Over the next six months, participating students in..

CALLING SUNBURY’s BEST EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS

Member for Sunbury has today urged local teachers and those involved in innovative initiatives making a difference in the lives of young Victorian children to nominate for the 2016 Victorian Early Years Awards. Nominations for the awards are now open and Josh Bull said this..

New Warm Water Pool for Sunbury

Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins and Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced a $2 million boost for a new warm water pool in Sunbury thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Touring the site today, Ms Hutchins said the project will help ensure Sunbury..

CALL TO HONOUR SUNBURY ELECTORATE HEALTH VOLUNTEERS

CALL TO HONOUR SUNBURY ELECTORATE HEALTH VOLUNTEERS Community members in the Seat of Sunbury are being encouraged to nominate inspirational health volunteers for the 2016 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards. These awards celebrate individuals who volunteer to support the health and wellbeing of those around..

SHADE GRANTS TO PROTECT SUNBURY ELECTORATE SCHOOL STUDENTS

The first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s School Shade Grants Program is now open to help Victorian Government schools in the state seat of Sunbury provide much needed shade for students. Member for Sunbury, Josh Bull today urged Victorian Government schools in Sunbury, Gladstone..

CALLING FUTURE LEADERS OF SUNBURY

Josh Bull MP, Member for Sunbury is calling on local young people who want to make their voices heard and help shape legislation in Victoria’s parliament to apply now for the 2016 Youth Parliament program. Mr. Bull said Youth Parliament was a good opportunity for..

NEW GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE TO HELP VICTORIANS GET ACTIVE

Local sport and recreation clubs in Sunbury can now apply for funding to help get Victorians get more active, more often with the latest round of VicHealth Active Club Grants now open. Active Club Grants have been supporting local clubs across Victoria for close to..

BUILDING AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH MEN’S SHEDS

The Andrews Labor Government is investing in stronger and healthier communities through $1 million in Men’s Sheds grants. Josh Bull MP member for Sunbury welcomed the new round of funding and encouraged local council and community groups to apply for new Men’s Sheds and refurbishments..

MORE THAN 80 EXTRA TRAIN SERVICES FOR SUNBURY EVERY WEEK

The Andrews Labor Government will add 83 Metro train services for Diggers Rest and Sunbury each week at the end of the year, and ensure local passengers retain access to most V/Line services. Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan, joined local Member Josh Bull in..

ENTRIES OPEN FOR VIETNAM WAR HISTORY STUDY COMPETITION

Sunbury students can now apply for a once-in-a-generation opportunity to visit Vietnam as part of a study tour to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Josh Bull, Member for Sunbury is encouraging students to consider applying for a spot on the..

NEW $10 MILLION FUND TO MAKE SCHOOLS MORE INCLUSIVE IN SUNBURY

Government schools in Sunbury will now be able to apply for funding to build more inclusive and equitable facilities under a new $10 million Fund unveiled by the Andrews Labor Government. The new $10 million Inclusive Schools Fund has been established to help government schools..

PLAYGROUP FUNDING GIVES SUNBURY KIDS A GREAT START

Families in Sunbury will benefit from a new grant to help establish a community playgroup as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $50,000 Great Start Community Playgroup Fund. Sunbury West Primary School and Young Mums Playgroups have each received $1000 to help get the resources..