Local sporting clubs in Melbourne’s inner-north are one step closer to having a new home, with works progressing off-site on a new shared-use pavilion for Yarra Bend Park on Wurundjeri Country.

The Andrews Labor Government is making an $85 million multi-year investment to secure the future of local creative organisations and creative workers, including in Northcote.

The Fairfield Amphitheatre which has long been a local cultural icon of the Northcote electorate has had its long-term future in our community secured, with the granting of Heritage Protection by the Heritage Council of Victoria.

Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio today officially opened the new Oakover Pocket Park in Preston.

Northcote High School will receive funding from the Accessible Buildings Program, to improve school facilities and infrastructure that supports students and staff with disabilities, thanks to the Victorian Government.

Thornbury will soon be home to Australia’s first dedicated Aboriginal Women & Girls Sport & Wellness Centre, thanks to a $5.35 million investment from the Andrews Labor Government.

Member for Northcote, Kat Theophanous, today announced the commencement of Stage 2 of the school’s transformation, with the appointment of Plan Group Pty Ltd builders to deliver the next phase of this incredible local project.

Yarra Bend Park is on track to be transformed into the ultimate netball sporting hub for the inner north and deliver a brand-new home for Alphington Netball Club.

The Andrews Labor Government is improving environmental outcomes and lowering bills for social housing tenants in the Northcote Electorate with completely gas-free social housing builds.

The preferred route for the new Alphington Link has been selected which will provide a safer cycling and walking path to schools, work, Melbourne’s CBD and nearby suburbs.

Penders Grove Primary School will receive funding from the Accessible Buildings Program, to improve school facilities and infrastructure that supports students and staff with disabilities, thanks to the Victorian Government.

Stunning architectural designs have been revealed for a new $14.9 million STEAM Centre at Thornbury High School, in an online event hosted by the Member for Northcote, Kat Theophanous on 20 October.

Local unpaid carers who selflessly support their loved ones will receive more support from the Victorian Government to help care for their own wellbeing.

The Victorian Government is continuing to support seniors from multicultural backgrounds to stay connected to culture and community through grants to help community groups keep activities running.

Member for Northcote, Kat Theophanous MP, today announced that Darebin City Council and Yarra City Council will share in over $2.55 million to support local businesses in the inner north.

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.