Premier Caught Out on “Free Kinder” Promise

10 February 2016 Premier Daniel Andrews has been caught out on his promise of free kindergarten for drought ravaged communities. On November 15 2015 Daniel Andrews told a community meeting at Birchip: “Free kinder so no kinder fees for anyone sending their kids to kinder over those 10 local government areas.” ABC Birchip Daniel Andrews…

Andrews Shamed Into Free Kinder Backflip

10 February 2016 “This is a win for local families but it shouldn’t have needed Daniel Andrews to be shamed on the floor of Parliament to deliver his promise. “For weeks the Andrews Government has been telling families that the free kinder program wasn’t meant for everyone. “If it wasn’t for the Coalition raising this…

Echuca Kinders Receive Funding Boost

19 October 2015 Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has congratulated two Echuca kindergartens on their successful applications for funding for minor infrastructure and technology. “This funding is great news for kindergarten families in Echuca as their children will be able to directly benefit from these upgraded early years services “ Mr Walsh said. The…

Undera Kinder Receives Funding Boost

19 October 2015 Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has congratulated the Undera Kindergarten on their successful application for funding under the 2015-16 Minor Infrastructure Refurbishment Grants Program. “Undera is a big winner in this year’s funding allocations with a grant of $10 000 to support its refurbishment plans. “This is great news for kindergarten…