Post by Brotherhood of St Laurence

BSL welcomes the Victorian Government's 2026/27 State Budget and it's focus on health, disability inclusion, cost of living, education and public transport. It is incumbent on Australian governments to find ways to support those who need it most - particularly during difficult times such as the present - and work towards a fairer and more just society. BSL is pleased to see investment in critical services and cost-of-living relief including: ✅ $2.4b over five years for Foundational Supports (including Thriving Kids) ✅ $2.2b for disability inclusion in schools ✅ $860m into the Social Housing Growth Fund building 7,000 new social housing properties over the next decade ✅ Energy bill rebates and upgrades for households facing disadvantage ✅ Free and half-price public transport ✅ Two more years of funding for the Victorian Pill Testing Service Read our full response at https://lnkd.in/gc3ywjHT