Seymour childcare centre awarded important funding

By Contributed

Feb 6, 2025

Childcare centres across the Goulburn Valley have been announced as the recipients of funding as part of the Victorian Government’s 2024-25 Building Blocks Inclusion Grants program. Photo by Supplied

Good Start Early Learning Seymour is to be the recipient of significant funding, as awarded by a Victorian Government grant program.

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The childcare centre is set to receive up to $10,000, which is to go towards upgrading facilities and purchasing specialist equipment.

This funding is part of the 2024-25 Building Blocks Inclusion Grants program, which was set in place by the government to increase inclusivity and accessibility in kindergartens throughout the state.

Across the Goulburn Valley, another four services will be the recipients of up to $10,000: Save the Children Kindergarten in Mooroopna, Tatura Children’s Centre, Mooroopna Primary School and Children and Families Centre, and Kyabram Community and Learning Centre.

Goodstart Early Learning Euroa will also be the recipient of a grant as part of the program, being set to receive up to $200,000.

State Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes welcomed the funding.

“I’m proud to see services in the Goulburn Valley benefit from this vital funding, creating spaces where every child feels included and empowered to reach their full potential,” she said.

This funding has been designed to assist children to engage in activities and build skills, with the aim of ensuring that early learning across Victoria is inclusive for all abilities.

Since the Building Blocks program was launched in 2020, it has delivered more than $235 million to plan, build and improve early childhood services across the state.

The program is part of Victoria’s Best Start, Best Life reforms, which have been put in place by the government to transform early childhood education.

Children Minister Lizzie Blandthorn said “every child deserves to actively participate at kindergarten, no matter their ability”.

“These grants will make sure kinders have the inclusive facilities and equipment they need to support all children to grow, learn and play,” she said.

“We’re supporting the diverse needs of Victoria’s children by making hundreds of kindergartens safer, more engaging and inclusive, so all children can grow and thrive from the best start in life.”