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Latest News and Events
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The Link - volume 15 - Summer 2013
Thursday 28 February 2013The Link newsletter provides concessions stakeholders with information available from the Victorian State Government’s concession program, along with other programs that may be useful for concession card holders.
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Evaluating the transition to self-directed support survey
Monday 18 February 2013A survey for individuals with an Individual Support Package and their family/carers and service providers about their experiences of Individual Support Packages is now available.
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Towards a renewal plan for the Fitzroy, Richmond and Prahran housing estates
Wednesday 23 January 2013Fitzroy, Richmond and Prahran housing estates masterplan renewal development.
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The Annual Electricity Concession
Friday 09 November 2012
The Annual Electricity Concession provides concession cardholders with discounted household electricity bills.
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Prepare your 'all hazards' approach now for summer
Friday 09 November 2012The Bureau of Meteorology has just released its latest seasonal outlook for this summer - a reminder that the peak season for natural disasters in Victoria is only a month or so away.
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Olympia Housing Initiative
Announced by Housing Minister Wendy Lovell on 7 August 2012, the Olympia Housing Initiative is a 10-year program to dramatically improve housing in the suburbs of Heidelberg West, Heidelberg Heights and Bellfield.
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