Mungindi community builds new childcare center after preschool closure

The remote farming community of Mungindi is building a new childcare center after the closure of its preschool due to funding changes. The Mungindi Community Education Association formed in late 2023 to address the lack of childcare options in the area. Construction of a pre-fabricated childcare center is underway, with support from local councils and government funding totaling nearly $1 million. An interim center has been established in the town hall while the new facility is completed. The community has seen a strong harvest, contributing additional funds for the project. Local leaders believe the new center will help attract workers to the agricultural sector, addressing the region's childcare shortage.