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Victoria's free kindergarten program sparks severe shortage crisis across Melbourne
Victoria's $1.4 billion free kindergarten program is creating a shortage crisis across Melbourne as demand for places soars. Boroondara Council projects a shortfall of 618 places by 2036, while outer-suburb Casey forecasts nearly 6,000 missing places. Local councils say the state government failed to fund required infrastructure upgrades, forcing some to cut services or trial weekend programs.
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