Child and Family Centres

Lower School Starting Age Funding Must be Invested in Early Education

After more than 12 months of community outrage, the Liberals’ decision to remove their lower school starting age from Education Act changes is welcome.

Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 15 Aug 2017

Liberals Should Commit to Continuing Child and Family Centre Roll Out

If the Hodgman Government is serious about strengthening families and lifting education outcomes, it will commit to funding the continued rollout of Child and Family Centres in rural and regional communities.

Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Feb 2017

No Support for Rockilff's Plan to Lower School Starting Age

The Tasmanian Greens have a fully costed alternative Policy to roll out 11 new Child and Family Centres.

Andrea Dawkins | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Aug 2016

Greens Release Alternative to Lower School Age Policy Initiative

Public concern is growing over the Liberal Government's plan to lower the mandatory school starting age.

Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 6 Aug 2016

Welcome News on Child and Family Centres

The announcement today, from the Minister of Education, that there will be additional funding for increased staffing levels at Tasmania's Child and Family Centres is welcomed.

Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 25 Nov 2015