Member for MacKillop Nick McBride has told the House of Assembly of his vision to assist residents in the southern areas of the Millicent township.


He reported on a recent discussion with Newbery Park Primary School principal Leanne Scudds about supporting her students and her families.


“One of the things that is tough to see but is also good to see is the community around a school of a low socio-economic type area,” Mr McBride said.


“There is a lot of social housing around Millicent south and a lot of issues to try to deal with.


“Talking to the Newbery Park principal, Leanne Scudds, she said, ‘If I could work with a community hub in Millicent, we could break down some real barriers and get the education to the children and get them into the workforce and get them educated, but not only help the children, help the parents help the children.’


“That is what seems to be lost a lot of the time with these low socio-economic type issues that are out there in society.”