Federal grant helps community childcare centre upgrade amenities
22nd March, 2016
Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss, today announced that Tewantin’s Creche & Kindergarten Community Childcare Centre will receive $11,663 to upgrade its bathroom amenities, under the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme (SCP). “This grant will help C&K Tewantin Childcare Centre to refurbish the nursery, toddler and kindergarten amenities, as well as the staff and disability bathroom areas,” Mr Truss said.
“The C&K Tewantin Community Childcare Centre is catering for 90 children, 5 days a week with a highly regarded curriculum within the Early Year Learning Framework,” Mr Truss said.
The Stronger Communities Programme is a Federal Government initiative designed to increase the resilience of communities, especially those in disadvantaged rural and regional areas, by providing grants for small capital projects.
Local councils and incorporated not for profit organisations can apply for grants of between $5,000 and $20,000, with up to $150,000 available for each Federal electorate per year. Applications for the second round of the program are now open.
Further information on the SCP, including guidelines and frequently asked questions can be found on the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development’s website at: www.infrastructure.gov.au/SCP.
