Funding to prepare for fires

A Moorabool school is among over 300 in Victoria receiving the latest round of State Government grants, to help keep the school safe during bushfire season.

Coimadai Primary School was named one of the recipients on Friday 23 June, receiving part of the more than $8.2 million allocated to nearly 325 schools under the Government’s Bushfire Preparedness Program.

Coimadai Primary has been allocated just shy of $24,195, to support vegetation clearing and activities that reduce the risk of bushfire harm.

Other Moorabool schools receiving funding from the June 2023 round were Balliang East Primary School ($21,205.43), Lal Lal Primary School ($20,137.58), and Mount Egerton Primary School ($18,841.14).

Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas, and Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins, said students across Victoria deserve quality education in a safe environment.

“We’re making sure local schools in Macedon are safe and comfortable – giving our students the best possible settings to learn and thrive in,” Ms Thomas said.

““Every student should have access to a great school no matter where they live, that’s why we’re supporting local schools with the resources they need to make a difference to the educational outcomes of students across the state,” Ms Hutchins added.

“Our record investment in school infrastructure is delivering for our hard-working school communities, while ensuring that right here in Victoria we continue to be recognised as the nation’s Education State.”