Tate Papworth
Ardeer South Primary School is about to become a lot more inclusive.
The school was recently awarded $151,588 from the state government’s Accessible Buildings Program, to improve its facilities and infrastructure to support students and staff with disabilities.
It’s timely news for the school, which knows all to well what a difference the funding will make.
A young student at the school, Obed, was recently injured in a car accident while visiting Tonga.
His family created a GoFundMe page in order to pay the huge expenses associated with flying him and his mother out of Tonga to Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland via a private jet with a medical team.
Obed’s left leg has been amputated and he is facing a long road to recovery.
Member for Footscray Katie Hall said the state government funding for the school will make things easier.
“As we build the Education State, we’re continuing to invest in schools to ensure students of all abilities can get a great education – no matter their circumstances,” Ms Hall said.
“I’m so pleased that this investment will help Obed as he transitions back to school.”
