More support for fire-affected Vic schools

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published January 24, 2020

Victorian school students affected by the state's huge bushfires will soon have access to extra psychologists and social workers.

Victorian education minister James Merlino.

The State Government will spend $4 million more on mental health support, as part of a broader $13.45 million ...

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