Banks and financial institutions will be banned from delivering school banking programs in Victorian government schools from 2021 and replaced with quality school-led programs to improve students’ financial skills. The findings of the Royal Commission into the Banking and Financial Services Industry highlighted the importance of financial literacy and education in schools and the economic fallout of coronavirus has further underscored this need.
A presentation by the VACC President, Fury Bortolotto; and VACC CEO, Geoff Gwilym to Edneys Leongatha proprietor Darryl McGannon for the 100-year membership milestone of Edneys with the VACC was made at Edneys in Leongatha.
South Gippsland Shire Council’s decision to reject a call by over 2,000 petitioners for a climate emergency declaration shows a failure of leadership and a failure to understand the urgency and scale of the climate change threat, according to Dr Jo Wainer of Prom Area Climate Action (PACA). Council administrators decided that a climate emergency declaration should be left to the next elected council.
Awarded to an early childhood teacher who demonstrates evidence-based innovation and exemplary practice in early childhood education, and making a significant contribution to the development and delivery of high-quality early childhood education programs that improve learning and development outcomes for children.
International Day of People with Disability is a United Nations day that promotes inclusivity and celebrates the achievements and contributions of people with disability. By gathering together to celebrate this day, we can help to break down barriers for the 4.3 million Australians living with disability, and contribute to positive change in our community.
The Andrews Labor Government has decided to deliver some savings from irrigation upgrades to the environment with the balance given to local farmers. The MID 2030 Phase 2 project is to be funded jointly between the Federal Government, State Government and local irrigators, and will deliver around 10,000 megalitres of water savings.
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