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WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022
$5.3 MILLION FOR SPECIAL SCHOOL
■ Merriang Special Developmental School will receive $5.32 million to deliver the final stages of the school’s master plan for both South Morang and Lalor campuses. Mill Park MLA Lily D’Ambrosio says this funding goes a long way for the junior campus in South Morang and will deliver multi-purpose rooms where students can safely participate in physical, music, arts and home craft activities. “I had the opportunity to visit Merriang junior campus in South Morang last week and meet with the principal, Ebony Mitchell, and a number of students,” Ms D’Ambrosio told State Parliament. “I was reminded yet again of what a wonderful school this is and the excellent education opportunities and experiences the staff at this school are providing for their students, who have physical or multiple disabilities or complex health needs. “I would like to congratulate Ebony Mitchell and the rest of the Merriang Special Developmental School staff, students and their families for their amazing work and sense of collegiality. “The local schools in my electorate do so much to give every child the best start in life, and the $5.32 million announced in our budget ensures that students with special needs receive the same opportunities as every other student in my electorate to achieve their very best.
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● Lily D’Ambrosio, Mill Park MLA “This budget like no other has shown what Labor is really about. It is about investment in our people through our schools. “We understand that people matter, and we show it by delivering for the wellbeing of every Victorian,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.
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■ Northern suburbs Parliamentarian Natalie Hutchins has spoken about the State Government’s efforts to support the Somali community across the north “As part of the building safer communities program, Banyule City Council has been funded with a grant of almost $300,000 to build the strength and resilience of the Somali community,” Ms Hutchins told the Legislative Assembly. “As well as social events, the program includes employment workshops, mental health support, sessions to tackle the challenges of alcohol and other drug addictions, developing cultural awareness training for services and running leadership programs. “The young people running this program are absolutely outstanding. I was lucky enough to join the council, Himilo Community Connect and hundreds of Somali women for a swim night at WaterMarc. Part of the Eid celebrations, this event was an opportunity for women to socialise and use the pool that they would be unable to use at other times. “I heard firsthand about the challenges that young Somali people face. I know the member for Ivanhoe and the member for Bundoora have connected with these communities, and they understand the challenges faced,” Ms Hutchins said.
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