Senator for Queensland Paul Scarr today announced YMCA Vocational School – Brisbane South in Acacia Ridge will benefit from new classrooms and learning facilities thanks to a Coalition Government grant.
Senator Scarr said the Australian Government would provide $1,500,000 towards the project through the Capital Grants Program, which provides funding for non-government schools to improve capital infrastructure.
“Students and staff at YMCA Vocational School – Brisbane South will benefit from the project which will create new general learning areas, a hospitality practices room, as well as an ICT room and a health and physical education training room,” Senator Scarr said.
“The work will also include the construction of an engineering skills workshop, a digital and design laboratory, an arts/music and dance room, as well as other essential staff and student amenities.
“YMCA Vocational School – Brisbane South has a wonderful school community, and these new facilities will further enhance the learning environment.
“Students and teachers thrive when their schools have modern and up-to-date facilities – that’s why the Morrison Government is proud of the Capital Grants Program, which has benefited thousands of schools across the nation.
“Our Government is ensuring that every child gets a quality education no matter where they go to school. We are providing a record $314.7 billion for all Australian Schools from 2018 to 2029.
“We are delivering real, needs-based funding that is matched by national reforms that will drive better results and outcomes, as recommended by David Gonski in his Review to Achieve Educational Excellence in Australian Schools.
“I congratulate YMCA Vocational School – Brisbane South on their successful grant application and look forward to seeing the positive impact the new facilities will have on students and our community.”
Schools that want to learn more about the Capital Grants Program can visit https://www.education.gov.au/capital-grants-non-government-schools.
Media contact:
Scarr: Lauren Day – phone 0403852090
