Western Victorian kindergartens are set to be refurbished under the state government’s 2017-18 Children’s Facilities Capital Program Minor Grants round.
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Applications have opened for the grants, which will help kindergartens in need of minor infrastructure improvements and information technology (IT) assistance.
Labor MP for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford said the state government was investing $60 million to build and upgrade hundreds of children’s centres and kindergartens across Victoria.
“We are making Victoria the education state and this commitment starts with giving every child a strong start in life,” she said.
Minor infrastructure expansion grants of up to $25,000 can go towards the cost of small refurbishment projects designed to increase the usable space of a licensed service.
Up to $10,000 minor infrastructure refurbishment grants can be used to improve any indoor or outdoor spaces used by children, particularly areas designed to improve access for children of all abilities.
IT grants of up to $1500 are also available to purchase desktop computers, laptops, tablets and televisions that are used as part of learning programs or for administration use.
Ms Pulford said she was delighted the state government was improving outdated kindergartens.
“It also delightful to see the commitment to build new facilities in growth areas around some of our larger regional centres,” she said.
“I encourage councils and service providers in Western Victoria to take advantage of these grants that are helping build the kindergartens of the future.”
Applications for the grants close on June 6 at 4pm and must be submitted online.
I am delighted the government is improving outdated kindergartens, but also committing to build new facilities in growth areas around some of our larger regional centres.
- Jaala Pulford, state member for Western Victoria