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Learning in nature is one of the best ways for children to start their education journeyThe Carroll Labor Government is backing our Bush Kinder programs to give even more Victorian children this handson opportunityMinister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn today visited Raleigh Street Community Childrens Centre in Thornbury to announce 150 kindergartens will receive Bush Kinder grants supported by 900000 in fundingRaleigh Street is one of 88 kindergartens starting a new Bush Kinder program with a oneoff 6000 grantThe other 62 will use their funding to enhance existing nature programsBush Kinder takes learning beyond the classroom and into parks bushland and beachesChildren climb explore and discover the natural world building confidence curiosity and a love of the outdoorsThe grants help kindergartens buy the equipment they need to run guided activities and nature playMore time outdoors boosts childrens physical health and wellbeing It improves endurance and coordinationIt also builds new skills and handson knowledge of science technology engineering and mathematicsThe Labor Government has now awarded 600 Bush Kinder grants over four years investing 36 million to make nature play more accessibleFamilies across Victoria are struggling with the cost of living right now Free Kinder is saving families up to 5400 per child across their kinder journey real help to save families time and moneyThrough Free Kinder all Victorian children can access two years of quality early childhood education before starting schoolOur nationleading Best Start Best Life reforms are transforming early childhood education and making sure every child gets the best start in lifeOnly Labor supports our childrens futureQuotes attributable to Minister for Children Lizzie BlandthornEvery child deserves the chance to learn in nature to climb explore and discoverBush Kinder builds confidence curiosity and a lifelong love of the outdoors and were proud to help 150 more kinders get outsideQuotes attributable to Member for Northcote Kat TheophanousThornbury families are passionate about nature and Bush Kinder gives them an opportunity closer to home for their children to get more handson learning
Bush Kinders Grants To Get More Kids Learning Outdoors
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