Balit Community Kindergarten

Location
79 Elm St Northcote 3070

This kinder was previously known by the name of Batman Park Kindergarten.

Building Blocks Inclusion Grant – Buildings and Playgrounds

  • Start

    Q3 2026
  • Planning

  • Design

  • Construction

  • Finish

    Q3 2027

The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

About the project

We are helping Balit Community Kindergarten create a more inclusive and engaging outdoor space.

The upgrade will create nature play spaces and a vegetable garden. It will also include more storage, shade areas and seating, a gathering circle and quiet spaces. The new spaces will be surrounded by native and Indigenous plants.

The works will include ramp access to play spaces. Repairs to pathways will also improve safety.

Funding

In the 2026–27 Building Blocks Inclusion Grant – Buildings and Playgrounds Stream, this project received $199,907.

Funding type

  • Building Blocks Inclusion Grant

Building Blocks Improvement Grant

  • Start

    Q4 2022
  • Planning

  • Design

  • Construction

  • Finish

    Q1 2024

The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

About the project

We redesigned and refurbished the kitchen. This helps staff prepare for kindergarten activities and offers extra storage.

We also built a new covered outdoor space. The space gives children a weather-proof area where they can take part in a variety of activities.

Funding

In the 2022–23 Building Blocks Improvement Grants, $60,773 was allocated to the project.

Funding type

  • Building Blocks Improvement Grant

Building Blocks Improvement Grant – Minor Infrastructure

  • Start

    Q2 2022
  • Planning

  • Design

  • Construction

  • Finish

    Q4 2022

The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

About the project

We made significant improvements to the south yard. We built a wooden deck, an additional play space and a space for water play. We also added a dry creek bed and a raised vegetable garden with a sensory pathway.

These improvements will create more opportunities for children to better engage in lessons around sustainability and biodiversity.

Funding

In the 2021–22 Building Blocks Improvement Grants, $50,000 was allocated to this project.

Funding type

  • Building Blocks Improvement Grant

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