The State Government is providing funding to upgrade and improve early learning spaces with Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh last week announcing Gippsland Lakes Complete Health Children’s Centre will share in the latest round of Building Blocks grants.
The centre will receive $596,340 for upgrades, including relocation and expansion of their kitchen facilities, remodelling of a disability-accessible bathroom, improvement of office space, and a building extension.
“Investing in kinders is investing in our future,” Mr McIntosh said.
“It’s fantastic to see this project at Gippsland Lakes Complete Health benefitting local families.”
“We’re delivering unprecedented investment in early childhood services so our children can get the most out of great local kindergartens,” Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn said.
“These Building Blocks grants ensure hundreds of kindergartens have the facilities and equipment they need to give Victorian children a great start in life.”
Grants towards projects statewide, including up to $750,000 for larger projects and $150,000 for smaller ones, will upgrade buildings and outdoor areas.
An investment of $1.3 million will also deliver eight projects that improve buildings and playgrounds, making them more inclusive for children with disabilities and additional needs.
The Building Blocks Program offers grants to contribute to kindergarten infrastructure and is critical to ensure the success of the roll-out of the Best Start, Best Life reforms across Victoria.
