The state government has announced a $5.45 million investment to expand and enhance local kindergartens in Hume.
On September 6, Children’s Minister Lizzie Blandthorn announced the funding for four key facilities, Bluebird Way Child and Community Centre in Roxburgh Park, Craigieburn Child and Family Centre, Mickleham South Community Centre and Kalkallo North Community Centre.
The funding will add up to 181 new kinder places.
Ms Blandthorn said the partnership will provide even better education for local children.
“Every child deserves a high-quality local kindergarten in which to learn and play. This partnership will deliver hundreds of new kinder places for families in Hume, so more children can get the best start in life,” she said.
“We’re investing in new and upgraded kindergartens now, so more families in Melbourne’s growing north-west can access a great local kinder.”
Greenvale MP Iwan Walter said that this investment will help the young people of Hume.
“We know that high-quality early childhood education helps every young person to get the best start in life and the chance to thrive. That’s why the government’s record investment in new kindergarten spaces will have such a positive impact in growing communities like Craigieburn and Roxburgh Park,“ he said.
