Hi, I’m Kat Theophanous - the Labor Member of Parliament for Northcote in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Gabrielle Williams today announced $1.2 million to support 12 women’s health services across the state.
The Andrews Labor Government is capping rent increases to once every 12 months from today to make renting fairer for all Victorians.
The Andrews Labor Government is putting power back in the hands of hard-working Victorians with its landmark Solar Homes program set to be fully rolled out.
Works begin this week to restore the pedestrian connection across the Alphington Rail Spur, meaning residents will once again be able to cross north and south of the site.
The Victorian Budget 2019/20 included $6 million for the Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program to help kindergartens across the state provide safe and inclusive environments for children with additional needs.
A huge new collaborative art piece, painted by local and Wurundjeri artists, has been unveiled along the Chandler Highway bridge underpass.
“Here in Northcote, we know how much a thriving live music industry adds to our culture and we know that it’s important women play an equal role in leadership and management.”
A program to help public housing tenants get jobs has given more than 1,100 Victorians a leg up into employment.
More than 130,000 Victorian households will automatically save between $310 and $450 per year from 1 July when they are switched to the Victorian Default Offer from their current costly standing offers.
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering the biggest reform in the history of early childhood education in Victoria to provide all three-year-old children access to subsidised kinder.
The Victorian Government will upgrade Alphington Primary School and Fairfield Primary School to expand their capacity. The Victorian Budget 2019/20 also includes $4.1 million to transform the facilities at Wales Street Primary School.
Victorian school students will have brighter smiles and hard-working families will avoid hefty dental bills, thanks to free dental care being rolled out at all Victorian public primary and secondary schools.
From today, Aboriginal Victorians can enrol to elect their chosen candidates in Victoria’s first – and historic – First People’s Assembly.
Communities in Melbourne’s inner north will enjoy better connections and more open space as part of a $1 billion investment in level crossing removal works in Coburg, Brunswick and Preston.
Watch as Kat visits Thornbury High to get an update on the works currently underway to build a new sports hall and performing arts centre. She also visits Croxton Special School to open a new, inclusive outdoor learning space.
Minister for Education James Merlino and Member for Northcote Kat Theophanous today visited Northcote High School to officially open its new state-of-the-art $5.2 million performance hub.
Kat attends the opening of the new performing arts and senior study building at Northcote High School.
Minister for Ambulance Services Jenny Mikakos today opened the cutting-edge ambulance branch on Gilbert Road, which will help paramedics provide round-the-clock emergency care.
The Andrews Labor Government is calling on the Morrison minority Government to fund Victorian schools and kindergartens fairly, to ensure that no child misses out on their education.
The Andrews Labor Government’s massive upgrade of the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville has begun.
