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Legislative Assembly
 
Broadmeadows electorate

29 November 2017
Constituency questions
FRANK McGUIRE  (ALP)

 


Mr McGUIRE (Broadmeadows) (11:50:50) — (13 721) My constituency question is to the Minister for Local Government. Is a feasibility study into a Moreland global learning centre to cater for the residents of Fawkner and Glenroy being undertaken? Both suburbs are growing multicultural communities where lifelong learning for skills and jobs is vital. This global learning village model can be harnessed and connected to the original in Broadmeadows in a hub-and-spokes model. The one in Broadmeadows was launched in 2003 to address generational deficits in infrastructure and education. Lifelong learning through this centre now ranges from digital preschool reading to postgraduate degrees in one building in Broadmeadows. The model has been replicated in numerous communities and nominated for a Metropolis Award. The next iteration in Craigieburn won an international community award for its library, and the Sunbury global learning centre, I am delighted to say, is well on the way, and I am sure it will be much appreciated by the residents.