By Victoria Stone-Meadows
CASEY city council has received funding from the State Government for a new integrated children’s centre.
Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos announced the $1.6 million of funding on Tuesday 13 December along with Cranbourne MP Jude Perera.
The new Livingston Family and Community Centre will be built in the Livingston Estate located along Berwick Cranbourne Road, and will have a variety of services including maternal and child health and family services and early learning.
The centre will be co-funded in a partnership between the State Government and the City of Casey, bringing much-needed children’s services to the growing community.
“Our local area has experienced a significant baby boom in recent years. Investments like this will pay enormous dividends to our local families for years to come,” Mr Perera said.
“High-quality early years education and care are vital to giving every child the best start in life. That’s why this government is transforming early childhood services.”
The funding comes as part of a $13.5 million investment from the government to help fund 25 child care centres and kindergartens across the state.
