Free Kinder

BEGINNING this year, Victoria’s kinder age children and their families will benefit from free kindergarten as a result of the state government’s once-in-a-generation

The $270M, Best Start, Best Life program will provide children in ThreeYear-Old Kindergarten between five and 15 hours of funded learning each week while those in Four-Year-Old Kindergarten will

With 97 percent of Victoria’s kindergarten providers having opted-in to free kinder, including sessional kinder and long day-care centres, the financial and educational advantages of the program are

The free kinder program will save families up to $2,500 in fees per child each year while also enabling greater flexibility for parents, the majority of whom are women, to return to work, if they choose.

Ensuring all of Victoria’s youngest learners get the very best start to early learning is not only critical, but life changing, as Kialla Children’s Centre, co-ordinator Nicole Short said, “The Best Start, Best Life program for three- and on occasion for open air lessons.

With all classes culminating in a spectacular end of year concert, dance classes run Monday to Saturday each week, 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 4pm to 8pm after school.

To choose the most suitable class for your child, call Melanie Coats on 0407 042 098 four-year-old kinder will mean that all children will be able to access two years of kindergarten before they commence school.

“Early childhood education has been shown to provide children with greater outcomes for their learning, especially for supporting children’s social and emotional development.

“Children in a kindergarten setting have the opportunity through play-based learning to develop and practice skills as well time to develop those important social skills for life,” Nicole said.

ENJOY a weekend away from home and take advantage of special deals and free presentations at the state’s largest travel expo on next month.

Presented by Geelong Travel, a proudly family owned and regionally operated business opening the world to keen travellers, the Travel & Cruise World Expo is a must-do for anyone with their sights set on exploration.

“This year we’ll have the most exhibitors at the expo than ever before. It is a terrific opportunity to hear from travel experts, but also to meet with likeminded travellers,” said Geelong Travel managing director, Stuart Coffield.

The World Expo on Sunday, February 5 from 10am to 4pm at the Geelong Football club, is free to attend, with free parking onsite.

Amongst over 55 presenters who are experts in domestic and international travel, cruising, wild expeditions or relaxing luxury tours, and more, there’s something on everyone’s bucket list.

Event goers will hear from guest speaker, Ray Martin, who will be aboard the Ghan Expedition, travelling through Australia’s Red Centre on 28 October, 2023.

Geelong Travel are providing an exclusive deal to Shepparton residents. When you book your package aboard the exclusive charter from Darwin to Geelong aboard the Ghan on October 28, 2023, it will cover your flight to Darwin