Bulldogs Partner With Kool Beanz To Open Childcare Centre At New Footscray Hospital

The Western Bulldogs have partnered with Kool Beanz to launch a state-of-the-art childcare centre at the new Footscray Hospital, marking an exciting development for the local community.

This initiative aims to meet the growing demand for accessible, high-quality childcare while integrating vital healthcare services within the same precinct.

Managed by Plenary Health, the group responsible for delivering the new hospital, the childcare centre will be the first Kool Beanz centre in Victoria, catering to up to 90 children.

Commenting on this partnership, Ameet Bains, CEO of the Western Bulldogs,said: “We are proud to announce this exciting new partnership with trusted industry leaders, where we will be able to combine two important pillars of our club – the community and healthcare.”

Bruce Coulson, founder of Kool Beanz, added: “Partnering with the Western Bulldogs and Plenary Health allows us to bring high-quality early education to families in the heart of their community.”

The centre will be part of a broader hospital complex that includes retail outlets, cafés, and medical clinics, with construction expected to create around 30 new jobs, directly supporting local families and contributing to the regional economy.

Set to open later this year, the childcare centre will offer a range of specialised areas designed to foster early childhood development.

The outdoor facilities will feature nature and water play elements, a vegetable garden, a Zen garden, an aviary, and a play zone designed around the Western Bulldogs football club, all ensuring a well-rounded environment for children to learn and play.

This expansion will also enable the hospital to treat an additional 15,000 patients annually and handle 20,000 more emergency department visits each year.

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