Kindy will be free for Queensland families from next year as part of a $645 million boost to the industry, the state government has confirmed ahead of the budget.
An extra $15 million will be also allocated to further support children with disability and additional needs, taking the total funding to $91 million.
“There are currently around 8,000 children who are eligible to attend a kindy but don’t, and it’s time to close that gap." “It’s also going to help parents - particularly women - back into the workforce, which will have a significant economic impact too," Mr Dick said. Education Minister Grace Grace said an extra 50,000 families will benefit from the free kindy initiative from next year. Picture: Sky News Australia.
"It’s clear free kindy makes a massive difference and that’s why we’re making it happen for every family in our state.
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