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Inside the $10m  AFL-themed childcare centre

Words: Andrew Potts Producer: Bianca Mastroianni 

A state-of-the-art $10 million AFL-themed childcare centre is set to be built by the Gold Coast Suns at Metricon stadium.

Built in partnership with Autism Queensland and childcare giant Kool Beanz, its the latest step in the Suns club expanding its reach beyond football.

The centre will have room for 203 students, including 30 specifically for children requiring extra care.

Suns CEO Mark Evans said the centre, named Kool Beanz SUNS, would open in mid-2022.

The centre will have 13 classrooms and facilities such as an art room, library, LEGO room and master chef kitchen

An auditorium will host student performances, and outdoors, there will be an aviary, animal farm and vegetable garden.

Autism Queensland general manager Jen Catts said the need for services supporting children on the spectrum was growing dramatically.

“To know we are providing another opportunity for families  that will help their children now and into the future is wonderful.”

Jen CattsAutism Queensland  

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