Thursday, 20 March 2025

Adjournment

Harriet SHING (Eastern Victoria – Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop, Minister for Housing and Building, Minister for Development Victoria and Precincts) (23:25): I move:

That the house do now adjourn.

Early childhood education and care

Jacinta ERMACORA (Western Victoria) (23:25): (1537) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn. My request for the minister is to provide details of how the certificate III upskill support program will benefit early childhood educators and children in Western Victoria Region. The program provides priority places for childcare and kindergarten workers in rural and regional Victoria to gain a diploma in early childhood education and care. The opportunity is also backed by $7000 in financial support for living expenses while studying. Opportunities for a career in early childhood are huge, thanks to the government’s Best Start, Best Life reforms.