PHOTO: Member for Barwon, Roy Butler. Image: Supplied.
State Member for Barwon, Roy Butler is lobbying to open up before and after school care (BASC) options in the Bogan Shire.
Mr Butler has written to the State Education Minister and said there was a critical need for the service.
“The importance of BASC cannot be overstated, miners, mine workers, tradespeople, teachers, police, health workers and other professionals need to be sure that they have adequate care for their family when they are doing long hours or shift work. Without childcare outside school hours, it can be hard to attract and retain these essential workers, which in turn impacts the entire community…