Latest news and media releases
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MAV celebrates women in local government
This International Women’s Day, the MAV has announced that it will introduce a new Gender Equity Workshop for the local government sector.News -
All the Little Children
A special centenary edition of the book ‘All the Little Children: The Story of Victoria’s Baby Health Centres’ by Heather Sheard was launched earlier thisNews -
President and Board election results
City of Whittlesea Councillor Mary Lalios is the first woman to be popularly elected as MAV President for a full two-year term.News -
Yarra River protection
The Victorian Government has released the report of the Yarra River Protection Ministerial Advisory Committee and its response, following a consultation process held last year.News -
Pets in Crisis program
The MAV is pleased to be supporting a new ‘Pets in Crisis’ partnership program focussing on helping women and children escape family violence – withNews -
Sign the petition to stop kinder funding cuts
The MAV is urging communities to sign a petition calling on the Federal Turnbull Government to continue funding kindergartens, so Victorian children don’t lose fiveNews -
Kinder campaign
The State Government has launched a petition urging the Federal Government to continue funding its share of 15 hours kindergarten – estimated at $100 millionNews -
MAV President and Board nominations
Nominations for the 2017 MAV President and Board elections have closed with five councillors contesting the presidency.News -
MAV elections and presidential candidate forums
The election for both MAV President and regional Board members will be held on Friday 3 March, with nominations opening on Tuesday 24 January andNews -
Kinder funding campaign
The MAV is increasing its advocacy efforts to ensure the Federal Government includes its share of funding for 15 hours kindergarten in the 2017/18 MayNews