Parents fighting to stop Griffith University closing its two childcare facilities at Nathan by Christmas are breathing sighs of relief as the university has reversed its decision.

In an email sent to parents shortly before 11am on Friday, chief operating officer Peter Bryant said the university had given “serious consideration” to its proposal to close the Boronia and Tallowwood childcare centres for renovations by December 19, and resolved to keep them open.

“We will try to do the required renovation work during 2026 in a way that avoids any extended service disruptions,” the email read.

Griffith University reversed its decision to shut down its Nathan childcare centres before Christmas. Credit: Griffith University

“If we find that this can’t be achieved, we will seek to delay any

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