$2.9m for children’s services
THE State Government will give Geelong children’s health an almost $3 million boost.
Local MPs announced yesterday the Government would provide $2.9 million to build integrated children’s hubs in Corio and Drysdale, through its $18 million children’s facilities capital program.
Lara MP John Eren announced $1.6 million to build the Purnell Road Child and Family Centre in Corio, which would include a kindergarten, long day care, maternal and child health, consulting rooms, specialist family support and a toy library.
“This exciting children’s hub will ensure Geelong’s northern suburbs families can access quality early years and family services they need to help their children thrive,” Mr Eren said.
Geelong councillors Kylie Grzybek and Anthony Aitken welcomed the investment.
“This centre will make a huge difference for local families and help these children reach their full potential,” the councillors said in a joint statement.
Bellarine MP Lisa Neville also announced $1.3 million to build a children’s hub in Drysdale through the program.
It will also include a kindergarten, long day care, maternal and child health, consulting rooms, toy library and multipurpose facilities
“We know that high-quality early years education and care are vital to giving children the best start in life, which is why the Government is investing in first-rate early learning facilities,” Ms Neville said.
“This exciting children’s hub will ensure Drysdale families can access quality early years and family services they need to help their children thrive.”