Category: women
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Victoria’s substantial investment in Fee Kinder and state-built childcare centres remains unproven. Results so far suggest that while early learning improves cognitive outcomes, the gap between rich and poor students is actually widening. Potential “human capital” benefits (such as increased NAPLAN scores) are not shared across socio-economic groups and may not be sufficient to build…
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Facebook user question: I see that you advocate for the needs and priorities of women. You have also acknowledged in your candidate statement that women have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. This has been grossly undervalued in the national budget, unfortunately, so it isn’t a priority on a national platform. What specifically will you…
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Parents will know the importance of crucial Council services for surviving the preschool years. The Maternal Health Centre provides a crucial check-in when women leave hospital after birth. This check ensures the health and safety of mums and bubs including a safe environment for bub and the all-important post-natal depression screen for mums. Family Day…
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One of my key goals in running this election is to support the participation of women in public life. There are 5 women candidates running and am pleased to offer my support to them all. Pauline Galvin is running with Sue Bolton Socialist Alliance. Sue has a proven track record on Council in advocating for…
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LGBTIQA+ Priorities for the 2020 Victorian Local Council Elections I’ve taken the pledge to support the Victorian Pride Lobby’s campaign goals. Visit their website to find a candidate in your area and assess their support for these goals. I am interested to know: – do you think Moreland should have a LGBTIQA+ strategy or policy?…
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As a working mum, I understand how critical council services are to us: affordable, high quality childcare convenient immunisation services professional and supportive Maternal & Child Health services holiday care programs easy access to local shops, especially on kinder/ school runs with reasonable parking and wider car spaces for un/loading kids high quality library collections…
Mel Yuan for Brunswick 