Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Learning Donna Faragher is adding her strong support to this year’s Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day and has again called on the McGowan...
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Select Committee into child development services established
The Opposition has welcomed the Legislative Council’s decision to support its call to establish a parliamentary inquiry into child development services delivered in WA. Shadow Minister for Early...
New research highlights need to introduce Speech Pathologists services in WA schools
Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Learning Donna Faragher is continuing her call to the State Government to introduce speech pathology services directly into WA schools after new research found...
Budget Silence on Child and Parent Centres
The McGowan Labor Government has missed a golden opportunity through this year’s State Budget to support the establishment of additional Child and Parent Centres to help more families with young...
Assaults and physical threatening behaviour against school staff continue to increase
Figures released this week in State Parliament show a continuing high number of assaults and physical threatening behaviour against school staff in West Australian public schools. Shadow Education...
Early Years Must Be a Priority in this Year’s State Budget
Ahead of next week’s State Budget, the Opposition is calling on the McGowan Labor Government to commit additional funding to support children in their early years. Shadow Minister for Early...
Wait Times for Child Development Services Still Too High
Wait times for Western Australian primary school children accessing critical child health development services through the Department of Health are still unacceptably high. Shadow Minister for Early...
Enjoy a cuppa for Teal Tea appeal during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
The Opposition has encouraged West Australians to enjoy a cup of tea today to boost awareness of ovarian cancer and raise vital funds to support those affected. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said...
Still No Extra Funding To Reduce Wait Times For Child Development Services
There is still no certainty as to when, or if, the McGowan Labor Government will increase funding to reduce the significant wait times for primary school children accessing critical allied health...