Education
About
- In Cardinia Shire we want all residents to have access to a variety of education and training opportunities close to home.
- Modern and contemporary learning environments will support quality education, continuous learning, enhanced employment opportunities, social connection and better health outcomes.
Our objective
Increase participation in local education
We will do this by:
- planning for education and training facilities which meet the diverse needs of a growing population.
- advocating for and facilitating improved access and opportunities for continuous learning.
- supporting early childhood education centres and schools to be healthy places for children and young people to learn.
- promoting learning through nature, arts and cultural experiences.
Our current initiatives
- Kindergarten programs
- Building new schools
- Health promoting schools and early learning centres
- Support for our CALD community
- University of the Third Age
- Neighbourhood houses and community centres