‘See the change, join the movement and finish what we’ve started’ is the catch-cry to a Wimmera - Southern Mallee early years initiative fighting for survival.

Funded by the State Government, By Five is at risk of missing out on future funding in the State Budget next month.

Executive officer Jo Martin called on the community to demonstrate their support by attending an online forum on Tuesday, from 2pm to 2.45pm.

“We invite people to demonstrate their support for By Five by attending the online community event – they can hear firsthand how this initiative has impacted children, families and the Wimmera,” she said.

Facilitated by Professor Sharon Goldfield and hosted by By Five chair Ash Brooks, guest speakers will include Dr Felix Ritson, a GP at Lister House; Harrow parent Jessie Ferguson; Grampians Health speech pathologist Louise Mason; Rainbow P-12 college principal Colleen Petschel; and Federation University Future Regions Research Centre team lead Cathy Tischler.

To register, people can visit www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1377654.

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