Thursday, 17 August 2023

North-Eastern Metropolitan Region

Matthew BACH (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:47): (362) My constituency matter is actually for the Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep, and it relates to the Blossom Park Kindergarten in my electorate in Mill Park. This kindergarten has been the recipient of some modest funding for outdoor play and learning areas. However, the $120,000 is currently the subject of a plan; it has not yet been rolled out. When will this kindergarten see this important investment? I have had the great privilege recently of spending more time in Mill Park. I have noted some of the fabulous early learning facilities in that part of the world and wonderful teachers. I am not sure if the current member has spent as much time recently at early childhood facilities as she should have done, though there is bipartisan concern that we should have services in this state from cradle to grave, and at this particular kindergarten those younger members of our community I believe need a little bit more support, a little bit more oversight, just to ensure that this important investment is rolled out in an appropriate way.