Wednesday, 15 October 2025

 Luba GRIGOROVITCH (Kororoit) (19:46): (1345) My adjournment matter this this evening is for the Minister for Education also. Could the minister please update us on the investments made by the Victorian Allan Labor government regarding the delivery of students’ wellbeing and support programs across my electorate of Kororoit? Being an up-and-coming patch with one of the fastest growing electorates in Australia, there is an added emphasis on supporting and expanding the school force, including Creekside College, a school in the heart of my electorate. Officially established in 2012, Creekside College is situated opposite Caroline Springs’ beautiful lake. The school, despite being a recent addition to the electorate, accommodates approximately 1490 students, with the intention of prioritising student welfare through an extensive team of nurses, councillors and program for students with disability coordinators, solidifying the students’ behavioural, social and academic needs. This aligns with their mission of empowering every student to succeed now and also into the future, fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and motivated to achieve their fullest potential.

That is why it was a privilege for me to return to the school not so long ago for their outstanding event with Blue Light Victoria, an early intervention program that connects students with emergency services. Events like this are vital to help promote safety and trust, creating an open and safe place for students. It was a practical step towards creating safer and more connected communities, starting in our very own school, and it is my responsibility as the local member to ensure that schools like Creekside are given the opportunities and resources to help fund and facilitate these imperative events. I am committed to doing everything I can to continue supporting our local schools. This ongoing advocacy will help ensure the schools such as Creekside are well equipped with the adequate resources to assist their students and communities, as our investment goes beyond the mere school gates. We are investing in the schools and their future and opportunities for students’ futures. I look forward to the minister’s response so I can share it with my dedicated Kororoit community and the schools such as Creekside College, whom I look forward to working with and continuing to advocate for.