Children in Craigieburn will have the chance to learn and play in the great outdoors, thanks to an expansion of bush kinder programs by the Allan Labor Government.

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (09:53): We have had a terrific start to the school year in the Kalkallo electorate with the opening of Yubup Primary School, which I attended along with the Premier and the Minister for Education, as well as the welcome to country ceremony at Banum Warrik Primary School, which will be officially opened next week.

The Allan Labor Government has delivered a new express shuttle bus service between Craigieburn and Donnybrook stations – providing a faster and more direct option for locals in one of the state’s rapidly growing regions.

The Allan Labor Government is helping more kids get active and fostering the talents of Victoria’s future sports stars through Active Schools Grants.

The Allan Labor Government is working to support students with a disability and additional needs through the Inclusive Schools Fund, delivering inclusive play areas, sensory gardens, and outdoor learning spaces.

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (09:57): As this year draws to a close I would also like to thank my Kalkallo Youth Advisory Council for all the work they have done in 2023.

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (09:56): Congratulations to Mount Ridley College student Baylasan Almosa for being a recipient of the 2023 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize.

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (09:58): I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Alice Hu at Elevation Secondary College for being a recipient of the Victorian Education Excellence Awards in the Outstanding Early..

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (09:54): Last Friday I had the opportunity to officially open the Kalkallo North Community Centre and the Grand Boulevard reserve play space in Craigieburn. Kalkallo is a rapidly growing..

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (09:48): On 29 September the vastly improved Donnybrook Road–Mitchell Street intersection in Kalkallo was officially reopened after a short but intense two-week construction blitz which has completely transformed the intersection…

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (09:49): It has been a busy month in Wallan, with the official opening of Wallan Secondary College’s sports pavilion and the Greenhill recreation reserve oval upgrade and playground upgrade…

Earlier this week incoming Premier Jacinta Allan announced her first Cabinet, with Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence appointed as Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Carers and Volunteers in addition to retaining her role as Minister for Community Sport. In these roles, Minister Spence will..

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Suburban Development) (09:49): I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Selena in Mickleham for recently being recognised as part of the Junior Triple Zero Hero Awards by..

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with a $6 million Donnybrook Road and Mitchell Street Improvement Project next month, slashing congestion for Kalkallo locals. The project includes construction of a new left turn lane for southbound travel onto the Hume Freeway at the intersection..

The Andrews Labor Government is upgrading the Craigieburn Station Bus Interchange to improve connectivity between bus and rail services and support continued growth. As part of the next stage of the Craigieburn Station Bus Interchange we’re constructing three new bus bays within the existing interchange,..

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Suburban Development) (09:42): I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of my 2023 Kalkallo Youth Advisory Council. This year the group is focusing on the..

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Suburban Development) (09:43): I would also like to take this opportunity to thank former assistant principal Amanda Lee, who has been working at Craigieburn Primary School for more than..

World-class education helps our youngest Victorians learn, grow and get the best start in life – and the Andrews Labor Government is helping families ditch the double drop-off by making sure more kinder places are available on or near school grounds. Member for Kalkallo Ros..