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LABOR INVESTS IN MONBULK SCHOOLS 

Nothing is more important than our children’s future. 

That’s why the Allan Labor Government is ensuring every child can attend a great local public school. 

The Victorian Budget 2026/27 invests in building, maintaining and upgrading schools. 

Every cent is worth it to give our youngest Victorians the opportunities they deserve. 

In this Budget, 31 government schools will receive upgrades through a $294.8 million investment. This includes Sherbrooke Community School in Sassafras, with $9.719 million for an upgrade and modernisation project, including the construction of a new learning facility to give students modern learning spaces. The funding includes $429,000 allocated in the 2025-26 State Budget to begin planning. 

The Budget invests $25.4 million for targeted works at 24 government schools (plus an open grant round), including Monbulk College, which will receive $488,000 as part of the Capital Works Fund. We are refurbishing toilets at the school, including an all-abilities bathroom. This will make them more pleasant, inclusive and improve cleanliness and hygiene. 

The Budget also invests in essential maintenance and compliance programs – including rapid support for schools damaged by incidents or extreme weather. This includes $28.8 million to improve access for students with disability and additional needs. 

For more information, visit to schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au 

We’ve delivered 121 new schools, free TAFE and free kinder because Labor always invests in our children’s future. 

Quotes attributable to Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll 

“Great local public schools make life more affordable for families and give our kids the opportunities they deserve.” 

“Victoria is building and upgrading more schools than anywhere else in the country, and we’re not stopping.” 

“Labor is investing in great local public schools – do the Liberals support it, or will they cut it?” 

Quotes attributable to State Member for Monbulk Daniela De Martino 

“This major upgrade and modernisation at Sherbrooke Community School will transform this wonderful local school which caters for students across the primary and secondary years. Students have told me how important this is to them. It’s an investment into their futures and I am thrilled this Budget will fund this project. 

The upgrades to Monbulk College’s toilets will also make a huge difference to the daily experiences of students, especially with the inclusion of an all-abilities toilet. This ensures every student has access to good facilities.” 

Quotes attributable to Sherbrooke Community School Principal Sue Holmes 

“Investing in these new buildings at Sherbrooke Community School is an investment in our students’ future – creating spaces that inspire learning, creativity, and growth for generations to come.” 

“These new facilities represent more than bricks and mortar-it reflects our community’s commitment to education and to the success of every child.”