Loganholme resident Areta Farrance has run kindy bush programs for over 20 years and has new programs on the agenda for 2024.
The service, Bush Kindy Teaching, sees local kindergarten-aged children participate in play-based activities throughout Logan’s bushland and green spaces.
Ms Farrance recently received funding through a community development grant offered by Logan City Council, enabling her to create new programs to meet growing demand from the community.
“In recent years there has been continuous requests from the community for more activities,” Ms Farrance said.
“Thanks to the council funding I started a new group at the Daisy Hill Conservation Park in partnership with local Indigenous artist Sally Terare and it operates each Tuesday during school terms.
Lifestyle Chair Councillor Tony Hall said council was pleased to deliver a range of community grant programs.
“Ms Farrance is a local community champion with a big heart and is doing some great work with local families,” Cr Hall said.
“I encourage anyone with a big idea that will support the local community to consider applying for Community Development funding.”
Up to $10,000 is available for not-for profit organisations, schools and social enterprises per application all year round.
The next funding round closes on Tuesday, February 27
