Thursday, 30 October 2025

 Sonja TERPSTRA (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (23:08): (2067) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Education in the other place, and the action I seek is for the minister to outline the benefits of the inclusive playgrounds being delivered by the Allan Labor government, like the fantastic new playground at Warranwood Primary School. I was absolutely delighted to visit Warranwood Primary School just last month to officially open their new inclusive playground. It is a beautiful, welcoming space that has been made possible thanks to just under $300,000 in funding from the Allan Labor government’s Inclusive Schools Fund round 9. The Allan Labor government is committed to creating a space where every child, regardless of ability, can play, learn and grow together. It is about making sure our schools reflect the values we hold dear: fairness, respect and inclusion. This is what Labor governments do. We invest in public education, we back our schools and we make sure no child is left behind. I also want to acknowledge the incredible work of the Minister for Disability, who has been driving landmark inclusion reforms that are making a real difference, not just through infrastructure like this playground but by making it easier for families to access the services they need to support their kids. Warranwood’s new playground is a shining example of what inclusive education looks like in practice. I would love to hear from the minister about how these projects are helping students across Victoria thrive.