REFURBISHING KINDERS IN GIPPSLAND

Thursday 19 July, 2018

REFURBISHING KINDERS IN GIPPSLAND

Hundreds of kinders are set to benefit from new and improved outdoor play spaces, plus televisions, laptops and tablets as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s latest kindergarten grants round.

It includes: Bass Valley Childcare Centre: Corinella, Poowong Kindergarten, Goodstart Early Learning, Conway Court, Traralgon and Drouin Kindergartens – which are some of 451 Victorian kinders to share in $1.64 million through this year’s Children’s Facilities Capital Program minor grants round.

In total, there were more than 500 successful applications granted for kinders right across the state, from Horsham in western Victoria to Lakes Entrance in East Gippsland, as well as across metropolitan Melbourne.

The minor grants program provides infrastructure expansion grants of up to $25,000, to increase the space and capacity of kinders.

It also delivers minor infrastructure refurbishment grants of up to $10,000 to improve the amenity of indoor or outdoor spaces used by children.

Information technology grants of up to $1,500 are available to purchase desktops, laptops, tablets and televisions used for either learning programs or administration use.

The Labor Government is investing a record $123.6 million to build, expand and improve early years infrastructure across Victoria to ensure local families can continue to access great local kindergartens, including $10 million targeting growth areas.

Families are set to benefit from the Government’s $202.1 million Education State Early Childhood Reform Plan, which provides strong support in early childhood so kids are ready for kinder and ready for school.

For more information on recipients and the program, go to schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos

“We’re giving our littlest Victorians the best start to life by improving their kinders and their services.”

“We’re delivering unprecedented investment in early childhood services across the state so our children can get the most out of their kinder years.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing:

“These exciting upgrades will give our little residents in Gippsland an even better kindergarten experience.”

Funding Recipients:

Bass Valley Childcare Centre, Corinella IT Equipment Grant Additional 3 iPads so both children and the educators can benefit from access to up-to-date modern resources. $1,260
Drysdale Street Kindergarten, Wonthaggi IT Equipment Grant Upgrading of the class iPad and the purchase of a Bee Bot pack to enhance learning in literacy, numeracy and technology. $1,500
Heyfield Kindergarten, Heyfield IT Equipment Grant Two iPads for planning and reflection of the children’s learning. $1,500
Playground Beautification and Safety Project Alterations to swing and slide area in playground and landscaping of grounds to beautify kindergarten entrance, plant native flora and a fruit tree plantation to provide additional shade and native habitat for wildlife. $10,000
Westdale Kindergarten, Bairnsdale IT Equipment Grant Purchase of a laptop and Bluetooth speaker for the delivery of educational songs for the promotion of learning $1,483
Sale North Kindergarten, Sale IT Equipment Grant Purchase of a new Desktop Computer to use in the Children’s classroom to assist with the delivery of the curriculum. $1,500
Sale Combined Kindergartens Inc and Gwenfa Hampton Kindergarten, Sale IT Equipment Grant Purchase of a Lap top to assist with administration, promotion of events, finance and policy.  Gwenfa Hampton Kindergarten will purchase speakers to play music and stories for the children. $1,500
Gwenfa Hampton Kindergarten, Sale Upgrading Bathroom Facilities Upgrade of original bathroom fittings and fixtures. $5,260
Hyland Community Kindergarten, Sale IT Equipment Grant Purchase of a lap top to assist in program planning and reporting.  It will also be used to access webinars and online training. $1,300
Poowong Kindergarten IT Equipment Grant Purchase of iPads to implement a language program. $1,118
Prom Cost Centre for Children IT Equipment Grant Replacement of outdated system. $1,344
Goodstart Early Learning, Park Lane, Traralgon IT Equipment Grant Purchase of desktop computer for use in delivery of programs, professional development and efficient administration. $1,500
Goodstart Early Learning, Grey Street, Traralgon IT Equipment Grant Purchase of desktop computer for use in delivery of programs, professional development and efficient administration. $1,500
Goodstart Early Learning, Conway Court, Traralgon IT Equipment Grant Purchase of desktop computer for use in delivery of programs, professional development and efficient administration. $1,500
Goodstart Early Learning, Morwell IT Equipment Grant Purchase of desktop computer for use in delivery of programs, professional development and efficient administration. $1,500
Goodstart Early Learning, Drouin IT Equipment Grant Purchase of desktop computer for use in delivery of programs, professional development and efficient administration. $1,500
Goodstart Early Learning, Burke Street, Warragul IT Equipment Grant Purchase of desktop computer for use in delivery of programs, professional development and efficient administration. $1,500
Goodstart Early Learning, Sutton Street, Warragul IT Equipment Grant Purchase of desktop computer for use in delivery of programs, professional development and efficient administration. $1,500
Thorpdale Kindergarten IT Equipment Grant Purchase of a new lap top computer for more efficient and timesaving administration. $1,500
Entranceway for Kindergarten Expansion for a dedicated, safe and secure entrance to the kindergarten. $24,000
Drouin Kindergarten IT Equipment Grant Purchase of a projector and screen to enhance the learning opportunities for children and embed technology into the program. $1,500
Bairnsdale Early Learning Centre Flooring Upgrade Replacement of flooring is worn with stains and general wear and tear. $9,969
Longford Kindergarten Increased Storage Installation of purpose built floor to ceiling cupboards in the office area to store toys, equipment, records, and office resources. $4,420
Wild cherry Steiner Kindergarten, Bairnsdale Kitchen Upgrade Upgrade to the kitchen and a servery for children to actively engage in the preparation of food. $9,581
Maffra Queen Street Kindergarten and Occasional Care Painting Indoor Children’s Playroom Update and refresh the indoor playroom. $9,878
Paynesville Kindergarten Painting Upgrade Refresh and update ceiling and walls of the indoor playroom. $10,000
Gippsland Lakes Community Health Children’s Centre Rainbow Serpent Path A Rainbow Serpent Path to enable activities that allow children to use their senses such as touch and sight to explore the world around. $10,780