Coast kids encouraged to ride to school
Schools and families on the Central Coast are being encouraged to take part in Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel on Friday, March 22. National Ride2School Day aims to help…
Education
Work placement for students vital for their future
Work placement is not just an educational requirement; it’s a vital stepping stone for students like Emma Fortune, a driven Year 12 student from St Joseph’s Catholic College, East Gosford….
Kincumber students visit Parliament House
Students from Kincumber Public School have visited Parliament House as part of an excursion to Canberra to learn about Australia’s system of government. Students gained insight into how federal government…
Major boost for Umina Beach school
Umina Beach Public School has received $20,000 from the Federal Labor Government’s Stronger Communities Program to build a new outdoor barbecue kitchen and yarn up space. Member for Robertson Gordon…
More wellbeing nurses for Coast schools
More children on the Central Coast will have access to wellbeing support at school with the NSW Government committing $60M over four years to continue the successful Wellbeing and Health…
Two new public preschools for Coast
New public preschools at Umina Beach and Tuggerawong will be two of 100 to be delivered by the NSW Government over the next four years, with 49 of them in…
Grants available for childcare providers
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is encouraging childcare providers on the Central Coast to apply for grants through the Federal Government’s Community Childcare Fund (CCCF). A total of $84M in…
Fostering acceptance and inclusion in our schools
School-aged students living with a disability are sometimes singled out for their differences – excluded, picked on, not invited to birthday parties. A 2019 study by Children and Young People…
Max Potential helps shape leaders of tomorrow
Max Potential, an innovative youth leadership development program that has been running on the Central Coast since 2003, will kick off on February 24. As one of Australia’s longest running…
Life-changing scholarship for Umina’s Corey Ricaud
Umina’s Corey Ricaud is one of 150 outstanding apprentices from across NSW to be awarded a life-changing Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship. The $15,000 scholarship, spread across three years, aims to…
Reptile park to run zookeeper volunteer program
The Australian Reptile Park is set to recommence its highly sought-after zookeeper volunteer program. The opportunity is designed to serve as a stepping stone for passionate TAFE students currently enrolled…
Tackling childcare challenges
A forum to discuss early childhood education and care held at Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club on Friday, February 2, saw educators, providers and families discuss the challenges faced by…
CoastAbility scholarships up for grabs
CoastAbility has congratulated the recipients of its 2023 scholarships and announced that applications are now open for 2024. CoastAbility Limited offers academic and sporting scholarships up to $5,000 for young…
War of words over voucher scheme
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris has hit back at criticism from Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch over the State Government’s Active and Creative Kids…
Free broadband connection for eligible families
With the return of the 2024 school year Central Coast families are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for free home broadband through the Federal Labor Government’s School…
Call for return of Back to School vouchers
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is calling for the reintroduction of the former NSW Coalition Government’s Back to School voucher program as Central Coast families struggle with the rising cost…
Prestigious John Bell scholarship for Luke
Central Coast school student Luke Johnston is one of four winners to be selected for a John Bell Scholarship. Students from across Australia auditioned for the 2023 John Bell Scholarship…
Donations needed for back-to-school packs
Not-for-profit organisation We Care Connect is making up back-to-school packs for students who need them the most going into the 2024 school year and is looking for donations. The organisation…
Help a child get prepared for school
Operation Backpack is underway collecting essential back-to-school items for local families and children in need. The joint initiative between Kincumber Village and the Lions Club of Green Point Avoca will…
Childcare fee relief for Coast parents
Central Coast families with three-year-old children could be in for some childcare fee relief this year. The State Government will deliver fee relief for three-year-olds in long day care in…