Mount Isa, Australia, reopens St Paul's Lutheran Church Childcare Centre and receives a $20M boost for its Day Nursery, addressing local demand amid mining closures.

Mount Isa, Australia, is enhancing its childcare services with the reopening of St Paul's Lutheran Church Childcare Centre and a $20 million boost for Mount Isa Day Nursery and Kindergarten from the Queensland government's Mount Isa Transition Fund. This funding focuses on job creation and expanding capacity through staff training and new facilities, addressing local demand amid mining closures. However, concerns over low wages, staff shortages, and flexibility remain prevalent.

October 07, 2024
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