The decision by Australia and like-minded nations to recognise the Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly is an important step in the international community’s efforts to achieve lasting peace and security for the region, something our government has long advocated for.

I’ve had many respectful and heartfelt conversations with members of Victoria’s Jewish and Palestinian communities over the past two years and what unites them is a desire for peace, security and humanity - and a rejection of Antisemitism, Islamophobia and all forms of hate.

The loss of life in Gaza is deeply distressing and heartbreaking. Victorians have lost loved ones and the grief is felt across our state. The impact of this conflict will be felt for generations. 🧵

I echo the sentiments of the Premier and condemn the disgraceful behaviour overnight. Everyone deserves to be able to practice their faith safely and without fear. There is no place for this kind of hatred and antisemitic behaviour in Victoria.

Every Victorian deserves to live in peace and dignity, but the acts we saw last night at the East Melbourne Synagogue – and elsewhere in the city – are designed to shatter that peace and traumatise Jewish families. Any attack on a place of worship is an act of hate, and any

I look forward to continuing to work closely with my counterparts from other states and territories across Australia. For more information, you can view the communique from today's meeting here:

Topics that were discussed today include Child and Youth Mental Health, Psychosocial Supports, Cross-Border Information Sharing, the Mental Health Workforce, the Final Review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement and ADHD Prescribing.

We were joined by lived experience and sector representatives who provided their expert advice and perspectives, and I want to thank each of these representatives for their insight and advocacy.

Today I met with my fellow Mental Health Ministers from across the country at the Joint Health and Mental Health Ministers Meeting to reaffirm our collective commitments to national action supporting mental health and suicide prevention priorities.

This funding will allow the ASRC to deliver frontline services such as mental health support and housing and ensures our refugee communities are given the support they need to make their home here in Victoria.

I'm proud to be part of a Government that delivers important supports for refugees and asylum seekers.

To be eligible for a Seniors myki you must have a Victorian Seniors Card. Victorian Seniors Card holders must be permanent residents of Victoria, aged 60 or over and work less than 35 hours a week. To apply for a Seniors card, visit:

Whether it's visiting family, seeing the grandkids, catching up with friends, or exploring somewhere new — this is about making it easier for seniors to maintain their community connections.

The Victorian Budget 2025/26 will make public transport free on the weekend for Seniors Card holders, state wide. Currently seniors enjoy free travel on weekends in any two neighbouring zones, allowing for short trips.

We've just announced that we're making weekend public transport free for everyone with a Seniors Card in Victoria 🧵

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If you experience toxic drug effects, or are present when someone has an unexpected reaction, seek help immediately by calling Triple Zero (000).   Naloxone is an easy-to-use medication that can reverse opioid overdose.   4/5 🧵

Signs of opioid overdose include breathing slowly and reduced consciousness (meaning someone is hard to wake up). In some cases, the person may also have tiny pupils. 3/5 🧵

Heroin is an opioid and is a very different substance from cocaine and methamphetamine, although it often appears in a similar white powdered form. Small amounts of opioids can cause life-threatening overdose, especially in people who have never or rarely used opioids. 2/5 🧵