Golden Plains Shire Council is excited to announce the commencement of a significant initiative aimed at shaping the future of our community's youngest members.
Council has embarked on the development of a comprehensive four-year Municipal Early Years and Children's Plan (the Plan), focusing on supporting families and children aged 0-12 in our community.
Community input is crucial in shaping the Plan, and Council has prepared a series of engagement opportunities across the Shire in the coming months to gather insights and opinions from residents. These activities include:
- One-on-One Consultations: In-depth discussions with Council staff, local schools, childcare providers, and health and social services representatives to gather detailed insights and perspectives.
- Community-Wide Survey: A comprehensive Have Your Say survey to capture the diverse views and needs of our community.
- Additional Engagement Activities: Further activities, such as pop ups, listening sessions, and workshops will be organised to ensure a wide range of voices are heard and incorporated into the Plan.
Golden Plains Shire CEO Shane Walden said understanding the needs and priorities of families, carers and young children ensures that our services are tailored to meet their specific needs.
“The Municipal Early Years and Children's Plan will serve as a strategic roadmap for Council's approach to early childhood development and family support over the next four years,” Mr Walden said.
“This initiative underscores Council's commitment to creating an environment where our children can thrive, and families can access the support they need,” he said.
To learn more about engagement activities and complete the Have Your Say survey, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations. The survey is open from Wednesday 12 November until 5pm, Friday 20 December 2024.
For more information, contact Children's Services Development Officer Lyndall Galbraith at [email protected] or call 5220 7111.