Sharon Claydon MP
Federal Member for Newcastle
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives

Local school commitments delivered

12/07/2022 

SHARON CLAYDON MP
MEMBER FOR NEWCASTLE
DEPUTY SPEAKER

Federal Member for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon, today announced that funding for three local schools under the Schools Upgrade Fund has been delivered by the Albanese Labor Government.

Successful projects in the Newcastle electorate under the Targeted Round are:

  • Belair Public School will receive 50,000 to upgrade the creative play space
  • Mayfield West Demonstration School will receive 270 million Schools Upgrade Fund which is being rolled-out by the Albanese Labor Government to boost school infrastructure for students, especially to combat the impacts of the pandemic.

    Ms Claydon also encouraged local schools to apply for funding for projects under the open grant round.

    "The open grant round is worth 25,000 to create healthier and safer learning environments and help students get back on track after disruptions caused by COVID.

    For more information on how to apply visit: www.education.gov.au/schools-upgrade-fund

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About Sharon
Media Releases
Community Survey
Volunteer
Contact

Electorate Office

427 Hunter Street,
Newcastle, NSW 2300.

Phone: (02) 4926 1555

Email: [email protected]

Privacy & Legals

I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which my office stands, the Awabakal and Worimi people, and pay my respects to Elders past and present.

I acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Authorised by Sharon Claydon MP, Australian Labor Party 427 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW