The new muylatina* Child and Family Learning Centre has opened its doors to families in the East Tamar community, providing a safe and welcoming space for parents, carers and young children.
The Rockliff Liberal Government is getting things done and building a strong economy, including by delivering on our $28 million commitment to build six new Child and Family Learning Centre across Tasmania, with the muylatina centre the first to open.
Like all of our wonderful centres, muylatina has been community-led with local people involved in the process of designing and shaping the centre from the beginning.
Simon Wood, Liberal Member for Bass, said the centre provided a safe and welcoming space with wraparound support for our youngest children, their parents and carers.
"The opening of this centre further supports the strong collaborative partnerships that have been established throughout the build, including through Pop Up Play sessions held across the local community and the introduction of oral language and Bush Kinder programs that encourage children to learn and grow through play," Mr Wood said.
Located next to East Tamar Primary School, this new centre will provide advice on health and family matters, as well as access to education and training for families from the areas of Newnham, Mowbray, Invermay, Rocherlea, Mayfield and Lilydale.
Construction of the centre also supported Tasmania's economy with local family-owned building firm Anstie Constructions delivering the facility.
Mr Wood congratulated the staff, families and members of the Local Enabling Group on the opening of the muylatina centre.
"Thank you for the vision, dedication and hard work that has gone into creating this innovative space for the community to enjoy and share," Mr Wood said.
The Rockliff Liberal Government is building a caring community and improving the health, wellbeing, education and care of Tasmania's children in their early years.
*Pronounced moy-lah-tee-nah.
