Pollies Promise Millions for Our Kindy Kids!

Wow! Pollies Promise Millions for Kindy Kids!

Premier Anna Bligh has promised Queensland kindys a slice of $20 million worth of grants intended for repairs and maintenance under a new Labor Party policy

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Our campaigning pollies are promising millions of dollars for Kindytots, either as grants or with a new maternal and child health service.

The Liberal National Party (LNP) announced a $92 million Maternal and Child Health Service to give all mums and bubs the best possible start to family life as part of its plan to revitalise front line services.
And Premier Anna Bligh has promised Queensland kindys a slice of $20 million worth of grants intended for repairs and maintenance under a new Labor Party policy.
The $20 million is apparently part of a $321 million kindergarten funding package formerly brought in by the Queensland Government.

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LNP Leader Campbell Newman says an LNP Government will ensure mums and bubs get the best possible start to life by supporting families during what can be a stressful period.“The Maternal and Child Health Service will be staffed by nurses with maternal and child healthcare experience who will visit parents in the comfort of their own home."

"When I became Premier, just under 30 per cent of Queensland children had a chance at a kindergarten education," Ms Bligh said. "Today we now have 69 per cent of Queensland children with a place in kindergarten and we are on our way to meet the commitment to make that 100 per cent by 2014.

"When I became Premier, just under 30 per cent of Queensland children had a chance at a kindergarten education"

"About $10 million worth of grants will be available for renovation and refurbishment and $4.3 million, or about $10,000 per kindy room for equipment and resources.There will also be $5 million worth of start-up grants , about $200,000 per service, to help not-for-profit child care providers provide a kindergarten service n regional areas.
LNP Leader Campbell Newman says an LNP Government will ensure mums and bubs get the best possible start to life by supporting families during what can be a stressful period.“The Maternal and Child Health Service will be staffed by nurses with maternal and child healthcare experience who will visit parents in the comfort of their own home,” Mr Newman said. “They will give advice and support on child health, parenting, early infant development, maternal health and wellbeing, immunisation and nutrition. “This service will provide home visits at two and four weeks of age, and free consultations at community centres at two, four, eight, and twelve months old.”

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