Ferntree Gully electorate youth forum
Mr WAKELING (Ferntree Gully) (12:39): I was pleased to recently host my regular youth council with the member for Rowville. The event was well attended by students from secondary schools across the City of Knox. These students raised a range of concerns about the impact of the six lockdowns and remote learning on their education. Students spoke of their concerns about a lack of information and resources being provided to students whilst being absent from school due to them either being a close contact or suffering from COVID themselves. It is important that the Department of Education and Training provides support to Victorian schools to ensure that all schools are properly resourced to support our children. The education of many children has suffered from the impact of COVID rules. It is imperative that action is taken to ensure that no child is left behind.