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[email protected] birchipblc@ Est. 1875 bigpond.com Published Tuesdays and Fridays PRICE (inc. G.S.T.) $2 PP331336/0000 1 Friday, June 11, 2021 For the Shire of Buloke, and the districts of Birchip, Charlton, Donald, St. Arnaud, Watchem and Wycheproof For “Strong Families Strong Children” Partnership . Early Years Facilitator Appointed The North Central LLEN is delighted to an- nounce that Jess Turner, from Wycheproof, is the new Early Years Facilitator for the Strong Fam- ilies Strong Children (SFSC) partnership, which focusses on supporting children to have the best start in life across the Loddon and Buloke Shires. Announcing the appoint- recognises that it takes a vil- ment, North Central LLEN lage to raise a child and fo- Executive Officer, Jane cuses on supporting families Hosking, said that Jess brings and children, strengthening a diverse range of skills and the services available to help networks to the role, and as them, and building on our ex- the parent of a young child isting community capacity to herself, has hands-on experi- ensure the benefits of the ence on how important it is to project are long lasting and have support in the early sustainable,” Ms Hosking said. years to ensure your child has “We will use learnings a great start. from each child/family to “The Strong Families • New Early Years Facilitator Jess Turner (centre), pictured pre-Covid restrictions, with North Central LLEN Executive Strong Children program • Continued on page 2.