A Dean Winter Labor Government will give working families the Fresh Start they deserve by doubling the funding available to upgrade and build new before and after school care facilities across Tasmania.

Tasmanian families are struggling with the cost of living, and many parents are forced to give up extra hours at work because there simply isn’t before or after school care available near them.

Under Labor, funding will be brought forward to deliver at least 20 upgrades within the next two years – providing safe, fun, and educational care for primary school children and giving more parents the flexibility they need to work the hours that help them pay their bills.

This is about giving children quality care, easing pressure on parents, and unlocking workforce participation. It’s good for families and good for the economy.

Labor’s plan will:

• Double funding to upgrade or build new before and after school facilities.
• Fast-track delivery by bringing funding forward to get as many upgrades done as possible in the next two years.
• Start work on priority locations immediately, and continue working with the 50 Tasmanian schools that have indicated clear demand.
• Partner with service providers to tailor the best service models for each site.

After 11 years, the Liberals have done nothing to help families access more outside school hours care.

That’s why we need a Fresh Start.

The only way to deliver the change that Tasmanian families need is to vote Labor.

Dean Winter MP
Labor Leader