Seventeen kindergartens across Werribee and Wyndham will be upgraded as part of a $28 million funding package announced by the state government on Thursday.
Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn announced the recipients of the latest round of Building Blocks grants on June 27, with 123 kindergartens across the state receiving funding to upgrade their facilities and buy new equipment.
The 17 kindergartens will receive a combined total of $125,430.
Wyndham Vale Primary School Kindergarten, Balim Balim Kindergarten at the Wunggurrwil Dhurrung Centre, Iramoo Kindergarten, Vista Way Kindergarten Wyndham Vale YMCA Early Learning Centre, Little River Kindergarten, Manor Lakes Kindergarten, Goodstart Early Learning Werribee, The Manor Kindergarten Thomas Chirnside Kindergarten, Wyndham Park Kindergarten and Riverwalk Primary School Kindergarten are among the early learning centres in Werribee and Wyndham that will be upgraded.
The funding grants range from $1500 through to $2000.
“These Building Blocks grants ensure hundreds of kindergartens have the facilities and equipment they need to give Victorian children a great start in life,” said Minister Blandthorn in announcing the grants.
“We’re delivering unprecedented investment in early childhood services so our children can get the most
out of great local kindergartens.”
Werribee MP Tim Pallas welcomed the investment in kindergartens and early learning centres in his electorate.
“Every child deserves a safe and inviting learning environment, that’s why the Government continues to
invest in local kindergartens,” Mr Pallas said.
Since 2020, more than $200 million in Building Blocks grants have been awarded to
plan and build new and improved early childhood services across the state.
For more information on the program and successful applicants visit: schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au.
