The Hon Jason Clare MP

Minister for Education

Member for Blaxland

Anne Stanley MP

Government Whip

Member for Werriwa

Extra Infrastructure Funding for Werriwa Public Schools

The latest round of the Albanese Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund will deliver $68 million in vital infrastructure projects for New South Wales public schools.

Under Round 2 of the Schools Upgrade Fund, four public schools across Werriwa will each benefit from funding of at least $250,000 to build or upgrade infrastructure.

The successful projects include upgrading classrooms, installing new playground equipment and resurfacing and upgrading sporting facilities.

The successful projects in Werriwa include:

• Ashcroft High School - $1,477,200 to upgrade sports courts and outdoor learning spaces.
• James Busby High School - $950,000 to upgrade classrooms and school buildings.
• James Meehan High School - $1,500,000 for a school hall upgrade.
• Miller High School - $950,000 to refurbish the VET Hospitality Kitchen.

Public schools with the greatest need have been prioritised, including schools with high numbers of students from a low-socio economic background, First Nations Students, and students with disability.

Public schools which haven’t received significant capital funding in the last two years were also prioritised.

Round 2 was open to all public schools and applications closed in February.

School applications were reviewed by their relevant state and territory education departments which made recommendations to the Australian Government.

More information on the Schools Upgrade Fund is available at www.education.gov.au/schools-upgrade-fund.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education, the Hon Jason Clare MP:

“I want all students to get access to a quality education, including access to quality facilities to learn in and play on.

“From upgrading classrooms to new outdoor equipment, this funding will deliver upgrades to public schools that need it the most.

“This is another important step in building a better and fairer education system.”

Quotes attributable to the Member for Werriwa, Ms Anne Stanley MP:

“The Australian Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund is making a real difference to schools, teachers and students in the electorate of Werriwa and across New South Wales.

“Whether it is funding to build new classrooms, or upgrade a school hall, everyone wins when local schools get more support so teachers and students can enjoy better facilities.”

Media contact:

Stanley: Alaa Ahmad – (02) 8783 0977