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Brumby Protects Incompetent and Negligent Minister
Services for vulnerable Victorians are in crisis and the Minister responsible, Lisa Neville, should be sacked, Shadow Minister for Community Services, Mary Wooldridge said today.
Foster Care in Turmoil
Foster care in Victoria is in turmoil and as a result neglected and abused children are not getting the care or support they desperately need, Shadow Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge said.
Children Delivered to Sex Offenders Under Labor
Revelations today that a vulnerable child has been delivered to a convicted sex offender is a clear indication of a child protection system in crisis under Labor, Shadow Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge said today.
Women sought for Victorian Honour Roll
Women who have made significant contributions benefiting their communities are being sought for the Victorian Honour Roll of Women, says the Member for Doncaster, Mary Wooldridge.
More like a beer advertisement than one to combat drink driving
Shadow Minister for Drug Abuse Mary Wooldridge said the Brumby Government had got it wrong on its latest advertising attempt to discourage drink driving.
Vic Coalition Win to Increase Scrutiny of Child Deaths
The Brumby Government has finally capitulated to calls from the Opposition and community sector to extend the timeframe to review deaths of children known to Victorian child protection services.
Victorian Coalition Would Strengthen Child Protection System
Victoria's child protection system has failed to protect some of our most vulnerable children yet John Brumby will not take the necessary action to fix the system, Shadow Community Services Minister Mary Wooldridge said today.
Brumby Still Soft on Cannabis
Victorian families would be disappointed that John Brumby is still soft on cannabis, given the harmful effects of the drug are now well-documented.
Children Dying Under Brumby's System
The Brumby Government is failing the very children it is responsible for protecting, Shadow Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge said today.
Labor Farce Frustrates Families in Melbourne's East
Families and carers in eastern Melbourne are fed up with the Brumby Labor Government and its farcical and insulting approach to community consultation.
Labor's Long-Term Funding Issues Plague HACC Program
Shadow Minister for Community Services and Ageing Mary Wooldridge said an Auditor-General';s report tabled in Parliament today showed the Home and Community Care (HACC) program would be plagued by long-term funding inequities.
Coalition will move to increase Scrutiny of child deaths in State care
The Brumby Government will be challenged in Parliament to improve the accountability and transparency of Victoria's child protection system.
Budget Leaves Vulnerable Victorians Falling through the Gaps
A stressed and under-funded community sector will welcome additional funding in the 2009-10 State Budget, but Labor';s failures will continue to leave thousands of vulnerable Victorians languishing on waiting lists and unable to access appropriate services.
Brumby's Bullying Leaves Vulnerable Victorians Behind
Victoria’s disability organisations are worried about their survival based on the paltry funding provided in the 2009-10 State Budget.
Taxpayers Left in the Dark on Billion Dollar Spend
Victorian taxpayers have no idea whether more than a billion dollars of their money spent on mental health, community services and ageing programs by the Brumby Government was effective in helping vulnerable Victorians, Shadow Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge said today.
Labor Leaves Victorian's in 'Perpetual Nightmare'
Labor';s failure to invest in supported accommodation has forced Victorians with a mental illness or disability to languish on waiting lists and has created a crisis-driven and bureaucratic system.
Letter to the Editor - Labor Neglects the Needs of Senior Victorians
The Brumby Government is neglecting the current and future needs of senior Victorians by not fighting for increased funds for aged care beds from the Federal Labor Government.
Empty Words and No New Money From Labor For Mental Health
Victoria';s public mental health system will remain in crisis under Labor';s hollow and uninspiring ‘reform strategy'; released today which included no new money to help vulnerable Victorians.
Reports Confirm Labor's Lack of Commitment to Mental Health
Victoria';s mental health system is falling dramatically behind other Australian states and territories due to a lack of leadership and commitment from the Brumby Labor Government, Shadow Minister for Mental Health Mary Wooldridge said today.
Coalition MPs Sign Up for FebFast
A team of Victorian Liberal Nationals Coalition Members of Parliament are abstaining from alcohol for the month of February to provide support and raise money for young Victorians suffering from substance abuse, Shadow Minister for Drug Abuse Mary Wooldridge said today.
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