Jan 23, 2012 | Better Childcare Services
January 23, 2012 Childcare in Yarram is another step closer following the announcement of $900,000 to progress the project. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has commended Wellington Shire Council for making childcare in Yarram a priority and...
Nov 8, 2011 | Better Childcare Services
November 4, 2011 The Gillard Government is refusing to reinstate ‘Take A Break’ occasional childcare funding in regional areas despite a motion calling for action on the issue receiving support in Federal Parliament. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester...
Sep 29, 2011 | Better Childcare Services
September 28, 2011 Childcare Minister Kate Ellis is yet to reinstate ‘Take A Break’ occasional childcare funding despite recently claiming “when working parents go to sleep at night, they deserve to know that their child care service is going to be open for business...
Aug 26, 2011 | Better Childcare Services
August 26, 2011 The Gillard Government is under more pressure to reinstate ‘Take A Break’ occasional childcare funding after The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester lodged a petition signed by 1100 Gippslanders in Federal Parliament today. Funding cuts made...
Aug 12, 2011 | Better Childcare Services
August 12, 2011 Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has vowed to continue to fight the Gillard Government’s decision to slash funding for childcare in towns like Heyfield. Mr Chester in conjunction with Deputy Premier Peter Ryan and Member for Gippsland East...
Jul 15, 2011 | Better Childcare Services
July 15, 2011 The heat remains on the Gillard Government to provide relief to Gippsland families left out in the cold by cuts to ‘Take a Break’ funding. New Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie this week gave her backing to the efforts of The Nationals Member for...