Five preschool services in Goulburn will receive up to $7,000 to help increase the number of Aboriginal and disadvantaged children participating in quality early childhood education in the year before school, as part of the NSW Government’s Community Grants program.
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Local member Pru Goward said several preschools across the electorate including Crookwell Neighbourhood Centre Inc, Murrumbateman Early Childhood Centre Association Inc., Boorowa Early Education Centre Inc, Robertson Community Preschool and Bundanoon Community Preschool have been successful in receiving funding.
“Grants like these go a long way in communities across Goulburn and I am proud the Liberals and Nationals are investing in these initiatives that support our community preschools and the families that use these services,” Mrs Goward said.
“The Community Grants are flexible and preschools can use the funding for specific individual needs, like transport initiatives for remote parts of the electorate, providing regular healthy breakfasts or new equipment like backpacks for children.”
Minister for Early Childhood Education and Aboriginal Affairs Sarah Mitchell said the investment was making early childhood education more accessible for all families.
“Children have so much to gain from participating in quality early education – so programs like this where we can make preschool services more affordable and accessible for families are a no-brainer,” she said.
“Since the Start Strong program was introduced, we have already seen average daily fees reduce by 25 per cent and participation rates increase by a huge 40 per cent. We are committed to continuing this positive trend.”