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URL: http://www.greatershepparton.com.au/news/childcareavailablefivdaysinmurchison.html
Please note: this is an archived news article release.
This article was published on 29 August 2007. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Child Care Available Five Days a Week in Murchison
News article released on Wednesday 29 August 2007
For the first time, childcare will be offered five days a week in Murchison.
Greater Shepparton City Council is working with the Murchison Neighbourhood House to get the full-time service running at 23 Impey St by late September.
The result comes after an Australian Government moratorium was lifted on the approval of new “in-venue” family daycare centres. Previously family daycare was restricted to private homes.
Family and Children’s Services Manager Steve Dawkins said extensive community lobbying by Murchison residents helped achieve the result.
Mr Dawkins said the new service would provide a much needed option for working parents with young children.
“Council has been working with the staff at Murchison Neighbourhood House for the past 12 months to achieve this result,” Mr Dawkins said.
“The arrangement between council and the Murchison Neighbourhood House is a model that could be used in towns across the region.
“Council will monitor the childcare centre to ensure it is a safe and high quality option for parents.”
Childcare was previously available once a week to parents in Murchison at the Murchison Kindergarten. This service will continue.
Interested parents should contact Family Day Care 5822 1373.
- Released 29 August