The Allan Labor Government is focused on what matters most to families in Kororoit, delivering real help with the cost of living and more investment in frontline services.
We’ve helped families slash thousands off their power bills by switching to solar and making their homes more energy efficient. This Budget delivers more rebates for energy efficient heat pumps and solar hot water systems, so that more families can save up to $400 a year on their energy bills.
We’re also providing energy bill relief to those doing it tough in Kororoit. This Budget delivers a $100 Power Saving Bonus to eligible Victorian households with a concession card, in time for their August winter bills.
For parents in Kororoit, every dollar counts. It’s why we’re making public transport free for Victorians under 18.
It’ll mean savings of up to $755 a year – per child. With free PT for under 18s, we’re ensuring cheaper school runs, more affordable weekends – and one less thing for families to worry about.
It’ll make Victoria the first state to introduce free public transport for kids and teens, with the investment beginning 1 January 2026.
Costs can also add up for seniors. It’s why with this Budget, we’re making statewide public transport free for Victorians aged 60 and over on weekends.
From 1 January 2026, this change will help Victorians with a Seniors Card in Kororoit visit the grandkids or experience even more of our state – without the extra expense.
Our buses give locals the choice to leave the car at home, saving money on fuel and parking, and reducing congestion. That’s why this Budget invests $163 million to improve our bus network.
It’ll deliver new and extended services for our growing communities – including:
- a new route 140 between Rockbank Station and Tarneit Station via Mt Atkinson
- extending route 463 and reconfiguring routes 444 and 461, to a new 464 service to address bus coverage gaps in Aintree, Hillside, Deanside and Frasers Rise
- a new route from Thornhill Park to Cobblebank Station a new route 405 between Cairnlea and Deer Park
Together with free public transport for under 18s, and free weekend public transport for seniors, it’ll make buses even better for families in Kororoit.
Playing sport keeps kids in Kororoit active and healthy. But the cost of uniforms, equipment, memberships and more means some young Victorians are forced to sit on the sidelines.
That’s why with this Budget, we’re delivering more than 65,000 extra Get Active Kids vouchers for families who need it most. These vouchers worth up to $200 help with the cost of sport and recreation memberships, registration fees and essential equipment and uniforms.
With more vouchers, we’ll help remove the financial barrier for families, and make sure kids in Kororoit get the chance to play the sport they love.
No one should miss out on the things that make school fun. But the cost of camps, school sports and excursions can be too much for some local families.
That’s why we’re increasing the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund to help families with a Health Care Card or concession card. Payments will increase from $154 per year for primary school students and $256 per year for secondary students to $400, from 1 January 2026.
This Government has introduced tough bail laws to keep communities safe.
To deal with the increasing number of alleged offenders being denied bail, this Budget invests $727 million to ramp up capacity in Victoria’s prisons, delivering almost 1,000 extra adult prison beds and 88 youth justice beds, as well as funding to attract, train and support over 700 new prison officers.
A further $13 million will support Australia’s first machete ban, alongside new powers for Victoria Police to search for dangerous weapons.
Too many young people are caught up in cycle of family violence and criminal justice issues, while lacking the legal knowledge to advocate for themselves. It’s why this Budget invests $1.4 million in the School Lawyer Program. The program embeds lawyers in schools, providing legal help and building trust among students and their families.
Every Victorian should be able to enjoy our community’s great outdoors. It’s why this Budget invests $80,000 for interactive and educational signs in Aintree Reserve, including Kororoit Creek. The signs will help culturally and linguistically diverse communities enjoy and explore nature.
This Budget invests in making sure our schools keep up with our growing community. This includes funding to both deliver the new Aintree North Primary School, opening in 2027 and acquire land to kick-start the delivery of a new Primary School in the Melton LGA.
This Budget also delivers funding to support growing community need with a new stage at Yarrabing Secondary College.
Getting in to see a GP is hard – especially one who bulk bills. That means too many families put off looking after their health.
This Budget invests a further $18 million to enable pharmacists to treat even more Victorians with even more conditions – without a trip to the doctor for a prescription.
That means pharmacies will be able to treat more conditions with medicines usually only available with a GP script – including allergies, nausea, high blood pressure and minor wound care, with more conditions added progressively over the next two years.
We’re also covering the cost of the consult – ensuring Victorians can access care for free.
This is a Budget – and a Government – focused on what matters most to Victorians.
Quotes attributable to Member for Kororoit Luba Grigorovitch
"This Budget isn't just about numbers; it's about the families behind them. We're delivering real help with the cost of living while investing in the services that matter most to locals.”
“This is an investment in our communities, in our future, and in the well-being of every resident here in Kororoit.”
