The Australian and NSW governments have cemented our commitment to improving local roads and creating thousands of local jobs in the regions, with Round 2 of the accelerated Fixing Local Roads program opening this week.
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This is money for small projects that make a big difference in people's everyday lives right across regional NSW. It will mean smoother, safer trips to school, work or even the shops and most importantly, it will create much-needed jobs in hundreds of communities.
The program marks a major investment in the roads that regional communities use every day.
We know how much better roads mean in the bush - and projects like these will be key to helping regional communities recover from the impact of bushfires, drought and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Communities are already starting to see projects from Round 1 commence around the state, and they can expect to see even more in the coming months as we continue to turbocharge this initiative.
Updated guidelines and a factsheet for Round 2 of Fixing Local Roads can be found here www.rms.nsw.gov.au/fixinglocalroads.
New resources
AS children around NSW begin preparing for their transition to school, the NSW Government has developed new resources to support early childhood educators as they guide children in care services through this critical phase of their learning.
The Government is committed to ensuring that all children across the state get the best start they can, especially given this year's challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resourcing educators to help them get little ones through this transition phase is part of our overall commitment to supporting early childhood education and building the best and highest quality early childhood education sector in Australia.
These new resources include practical tools that educators can use in their services to help children get ready for school next year.
Research shows that a smooth transition to school sets children up for long term success, which is why the NSW Government is assisting during this important phase.
The resources include a Transition to School Guide for Early Childhood Education that was developed in collaboration with early childhood teachers, primary school principals and kindergarten teachers. It assists early childhood educators to deliver educational programs that develop the skills and attributes children need for a successful start to school.
The resources will be available on the NSW Education Department's website.
