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Kinder overhaul planned THE state government has announced a series of huge reforms to kinder. From next year, parents will be able to access 15 hours of government-funded three-year-old kinder for free. Four-year-old kinder will also be made free, and will undergo a complete transformation over the next decade. In the next ten years four-year-old kinder will be overhauled into “Pre-Prep”, the state government has announced. Pre-Prep will be a universal program consisting of 30 hours a week of care. The state government will spend $9 billion on the project. Premier Daniel Andrews said that the changes would help “set our kids up for the future and invest in women – who for far too long have had to do far too much.” “These are big changes, but they just make sense – giving our kids the very best start in life and delivering early education and care that actually works for families,” he said. Early childhood minister Ingrid Stitt said that expanding four-year-old kinder to 30 hours a week will “give our littlest Victorians the best start, so they get the best opportunities in life.” “We know families are struggling with the cost of living and free kinder will help make sure no child misses out on those vital early years,” she said. The state government has also announced plans to set up 50 childcare centres.
The good news - ‘Exhibitions are Back!’ After two years of lockdown, Mentone Mordialloc Art Group are finally back to doing what they do best – making art! With thanks to Kingston Council for their assistance in navigating the government rules and regulations relating to COVID, the group are back “making art” and are thrilled to announce their first post-COVID “All Members Exhibition” will be held at their studio, 29 Venice Street Mentone at the end of Term 2. Opening Night will be Friday 1 July, 7.30 onwards with prize presentation at 8pm. The Exhibition will then be open Saturday 2 July, closed Sunday, open from Monday 4 July to Saturday 9 July - 10am till 3pm every day. All paintings in the exhibition will be for sale and have been produced by local artists
Kutcha Edwards to perform show INDIGENOUS songwriter Kutcha Edwards will perform his live show at Kingston Arts Centre this Friday. Edwards’ show explores the themes of country, birth, youth, politics, love, culture, healing, and hope. The concert will feature music from his new album CIRCLING TIME. Edwards, a Mutti Mutti, Yorta Yorta and Nari Nari man, is a three-decade veteran of the Australian music industry. The concert will take place on Friday, 24 June. To buy tickets visit kingstonarts.com.au/ PERFORMANCE/MUSIC/Kutcha-Edwards
Winter is definitely with us, but MPRG is keeping you warm with a range of exciting exhibitions and engaging public programs.
support this great initiative.
We have a fantastic new local focus
30 years, sculptor William Eicholtz. This
exhibition on display in our foyer gallery
event will feature delicious curries and
featuring stunning jewellery made out of
an illustrated talk and short film about
kelp by Beverley Meldrum. Beverley was
Louise and William’s inspiring Artist
recently awarded the Encouragement
Residency project, 'Lights Across the Sea'
award at the prestigious Victorian Craft
in India in 2012.
Awards, so we are thrilled to be able to
Keep an eye on our website and socials
We are hosting a curry night with exhibiting artist Louise Rippert and her long-time collaborator and studio mate of
for the latest information about public
We’ve just launched a special fundraising
programs. We have school holiday
campaign to support the next generation
workshops, NAIDOC week events and
of creative thinkers, through a purpose
the next Contemplating Art lunchtime
built collection focussed learning space
conversation at Montalto where I'm
called Collection LAB. The Collection
looking forward to speaking with Archibald
LAB will activate our permanent
Prize winning artist Euan Macleod.
collection, enabling innovative, hands-
We are looking forward to seeing you
on education and public programs and offer a specialist research area for students, academics, curators, arts professionals and the general public to access and engage with artworks within
MEMBERS of the Mentone Mordialloc Art Group. Picture: Gary Sissons
SINGER and songwriter Kutcha Edwards. Picture: Supplied
GA L L E RY TA L K
present her work at MPRG.
who are members of the group. A variety of medium will be on show, including oils and acrylics, watercolours and pastels, pen and wash, graphite, pencil and charcoals, plus one scratchboard. EFTPOS available and admission is free. For enquiries call 0404 033 109 or mmag@ mentone-mordiallocartgroup.org.au
MEMBERS EXHIBITION OPENING NIGHT FRIDAY 1 JULY
at 8PM
2022 CONTINUING
SAT 2 JUL UNTIL SAT 9 JUL 10AM - 3PM
(CLOSED SUN)
visiting MPRG over the coming month.
Danny Lacy MPRG Gallery Director
our collection. You can donate now and
Night Lights by Di Simpson
mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington Ph 5950 1580
THE STUDIO AT MENTONE ACTIVITY HUB 29 VENICE STREET MENTONE Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News
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