February 27, 2025
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said The Nationals are prioritising much-needed childcare and aged care in the Moree Plains Shire, with major funding announcements across the region.
Mr Littleproud said he was proud to announce a future Coalition Government will invest $700,000 towards the Gwydir Childcare Expansion, to accommodate up to 40 extra babies and toddlers.
“Labor has failed to give regional Australia and areas such as Moree more childcare accessibility as well as affordability,” Mr Littleproud said.
“A future Coalition Government will help deliver a new extension to the building at Gwydir Childcare.
“This funding will allow the centre to expand its capacity and give Moree parents the extra childcare places they need.”
The Nationals’ candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey said, as the former Mayor of the Gunnedah shire and as chair of the NSW Country Mayors Association, he had seen first-hand the impact of Labor’s lack of funding for childcare infrastructure.
“There is a shortage of childcare places in Moree Plains Shire, making it difficult for parents to find suitable placements for their young children,” Mr Chaffey said.
“I am proud to be part of a team that supports our local parents and is dedicated to giving Moree Plains Shire more childcare opportunities with this funding announcement.”
A future Coalition Government will also invest $87,321.20 towards the Mungindi Childcare completion, to install fencing and a fire system, a gazebo with privacy screens, and shade cover for the under 2-year-old playground area.
“Childcare is needed in Mungindi to provide early childhood education and give our children the best opportunity to develop,” Mr Chaffey said.
“By helping to provide childcare for those from 0-5 years, we will unlock opportunities and possibilities for those who need it most.”
Moree Plains Shire Mayor Cr Susannah Pearse said council is very grateful for the investment in childcare across the Shire.
“This injection of funds will allow us to cater for up to 40 additional 0-3-year-olds at Gwydir Daycare and complete outdoor works at Mungindi,” Cr Pearse said.
“Access to childcare remains a significant limiting factor for local women returning to the workforce and for skilled workers looking to move our Shire. Investment in childcare is an investment in our Shire’s future.
”Mungindi Age Care Centre Committee will also receive $119,368 under a future Coalition Government.
“The funding will help install a solar system, replace fencing and a retaining wall and install a CCTV system,” Mr Chaffey said.
“The aged care centre is of great benefit to Mungindi, allowing elderly residents to retire in their own community. A future Coalition Government will help give the centre the upgrades it desperately needs and support aged care in Mungindi."
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