Schools across the Northcote Electorate will be able to pick the mental health tools that best match the needs of their students, with the Victorian Government’s Schools Mental Health Fund providing a suite of options to give students tailored support.

Kat Theophanous MP today announced Northcote would benefit from $375,014 in School Readiness Funding for new programs, supports and extra staffing across 26 kindergartens ─ helping them provide world-class early education and give children the best start in life.

More Northcote students will be protected from the sun’s damaging rays thanks to a Victorian Government funding to provide more shade in school playgrounds and outdoor areas.

Getting vaccinated is set to become even easier for residents in Melbourne’s inner north, with the launch of a new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Islamic Museum of Australia in Thornbury.

Darebin businesses most affected by recent public health lockdowns have received millions of dollars in direct support from the Victorian Government.

As works to remove dangerous and congested level crossings at Oakover Road, Bell Street, Cramer Street and Murray Road in Preston continue, designs have been unveiled for new open spaces under the elevated rail line.

Schools in Northcote will receive a boost to undertake essential maintenance projects, with the Victorian Government funding hundreds of projects making the state’s schools better places to teach and learn.

Students at Preston South Primary School will soon have access to the first-rate classrooms and facilities they deserve, with work under way to upgrade the school.

Students at Croxton Special School now have another play space to enjoy with the completion of a new outdoor sensory play area at the school in Northcote.

Member for Northcote, Kat Theophanous, welcomed the recent works along the Mernda train line in Northcote to deliver better safety outcomes and reduce track related noise for local residents.

Critical upgrades at Westgarth Primary School have hit an important milestone with the appointment of an architect to deliver better facilities for Westgarth students.

Students at Northcote High are a step closer to getting the facilities they need for a great start in life, with an architect appointed to design the school’s exciting upgrade.

Community safety for Victoria’s Islamic and Chinese communities has been strengthened today with the start of construction of new lighting and security upgrades around the Islamic Museum of Australia and Chinese Museum.

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing its commitment to gender equality with a $1.8 million investment to support women aspiring to leadership roles in local government.

The Andrews Labor Government is creating jobs and caring for the people of Northcote.

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 will support an average of 38,000 jobs every year over the next four years, while also investing in the care, services and infrastructure our community needs.

Five grassroots sport clubs and organisations in Northcote are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to more than almost $7,000 from the Andrews Labor Government.