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Deakin Schools to Share in $16 Million in Funding
Government schools in Deakin will enjoy the freedom of having a bigger say on how they operate as a direct result of the Australian Government’s $70 million Independent Public Schools (IPS) initiative.
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Affordable, Accessible Child Care High on Agenda
Federal Member for Deakin, Michael Sukkar was today joined by Federal Assistant Minister for Education Sussan Ley, as the Abbott […]
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Student Leadership Roundtables A Resounding Success
Dozens of student leaders from Deakin secondary schools took part in the inaugural Student Leadership Roundtable Luncheon series in 2014, hosted by Michael Sukkar.
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Construction of Aquanation on Track
Located in the heart Ringwood, construction of the Aquanation Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre is progressing well.
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Pensions Continue to Rise Under Coalition Government
Minister for Social Services, the Hon Kevin Andrews MP, today paid a special visit to residents at Cherry Tree Grove Retirement Village in Croydon.
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Coalition Government Commits $406m for Preschool Certainty
The Coalition Government will commit $406 million to ensure families in Deakin can continue to access up to 15 hours of preschool per week in 2015.
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Time To Have Your Say On Child Care Reform
Federal Member for Deakin, Michael Sukkar is encouraging Deakin residents to have their say on how child care can be made more affordable, flexible and accessible.
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Laburnum Primary School Celebrates 50 Years
Michael Sukkar was delighted to join in the celebration of Laburnum Primary School’s 50th anniversary over the weekend.
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A Prize Performance by Deakin Secondary School Students
Federal Member for Deakin, Michael Sukkar, said he was delighted that four students from his electorate have been named as winners of the Australian Student Prize.
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Morning Tea with the Prime Minister
More than 100 people, representing community groups from throughout Deakin, today welcomed the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister over […]
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