THE Victorian Seniors Festival has returned for October!
Now in its 42nd year, the festival delivers a massive program full of free or low-cost events and activities across the state.
The Allan Labor Government, local councils, and community and cultural organisations will deliver over 2000 events celebrating older Victorians.
The festival features everything from country concerts, dances, and high teas to exciting new events celebrating our community’s diversity.
There are several fantastic events happening in the local community, and I encourage you to attend as many as you can.
There are a number of free local events happening over the month in Mildura, Irymple, Ouyen and Merbein.
You can find events close to you by visiting the festival’s online event calendar at seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival-calendar and by contacting Mildura Rural City Council.
The Allan Labor Government is continuing to invest in services that people need most throughout the Mallee region.
People who have experienced rough sleeping in the Mildura area will be supported out of homelessness and into their own homes through a new supportive housing program.
Last month the Minister for Housing Harriet Shing announced that Homes Victoria and Mallee Accommodation and Support Program are partnering to deliver six homes under the Labor Government’s Regional Supportive Housing Program.
This program is the first permanent supportive housing of its kind in regional Victoria for people who have experienced rough sleeping.
It means more people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping in regional Victoria will have the safety, security and support they need.
The Mildura project will be well-located.
Construction of the proposed homes is expected to start this year and be completed in the second half of 2025.
In addition to this supportive housing project, Homes Victoria and Mallee Accommodation and Support Program partnered to build three youth housing units in Mildura, funded through the Labor Government’s Youth Housing Capital Grant program.
You can read more about these projects on my website jaclynsymes.com.au.
My office is always available to help with state government matters. To contact my office, call 5783 2000 or email me at jaclyn.symes@parliament.vic.gov.au.
