Expanding early learning in Devonport

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to expand early childhood education and care services in Devonport to deliver additional places for families and children.

Devonport Child Care Centres Inc will receive up to $4 million through the Building Early Education Fund to support the expansion and refurbishment of Malangenna Children's Centre.

The proposed expansion will deliver up to 70 additional places and create a modern and fit-for-purpose early learning environment designed around contemporary educational practices and appropriate indoor play spaces.

The expanded service will be co-located with the TasTAFE Devonport campus.

This project is in addition to the six sites already announced through the Building Early Education Fund with the Tasmanian Government, which are all co-located with primary schools.

The Building Early Education Fund provides capital funding to build or expand early learning services in areas of need, helping families access quality early learning close to home.

These investments will support workforce participation, strengthen regional communities and help more children get a great start in life.

More information about the Building Early Education Fund is available at: Building Early Education Fund - Department of Education, Australian Government

Quotes attributable to Minister for Early Childhood Education Jess Walsh:

“The Albanese Labor Government is building more quality not-for-profit services where families need them most – including here in Devonport.

“Our $1 billion Building Early Education Fund is delivering more early learning centres for more families in more places, particularly in our outer suburbs and regions.

“These projects mean more families can access early learning close to home and children can get a great start in life.”

Quotes attributable to Anne Urquhart MP, Member for Braddon:

"I've heard directly from families across Braddon about the challenges of finding early childhood education and care places.

"That's why I welcome this investment, which will help address local demand and expand access to quality early learning services for families in Devonport.

"Malangenna Children's Centre is a valued community organisation and this funding will help it continue to support local children and families for years to come."