Have Your Say on Early Childhood Services in Wangaratta.

Published on 07 May 2024

The Rural City of Wangaratta is currently conducting a survey to gather community input on Wangaratta's Early Years Plan. This survey is designed to gather insights and opinions from residents regarding the future direction of early childhood services. Your input will play a crucial role in shaping the strategies and focus areas for children's services in our community.

Municipal Early Years Plans (MEYP) foster a whole-of-community, whole-of-system approach to building community strength and addressing the underlying causes of inequity and vulnerability of children and families. MEYPs are place-based with a focus on prevention, equity, health, and long-term social and educational outcomes for children.

Wangaratta’s Municipal Early Years Plan (MEYP) is a local plan designed to provide strategic direction for the development and coordination of early year’s programs, activities and other local community development processes that impact on children 0 – 12 years in our municipality. The MEYP engages our community and partners to work together towards positive early years outcomes for children and families within the Rural City of Wangaratta. 

The MEYP provides a roadmap for planning services and facilities that will be delivered in collaboration with other partner organisations committed to the support and wellbeing of children. The MEYP is a product of collaborative community involvement, and its development has involved families, residents and other service providers who have provided ideas, opinions, data, and feedback on the strategic directions proposed.

Director Community & Infrastructure Marcus Goonan encourages people with young families to have their say: “We believe in a community-led approach to decision-making. Your input is essential for Council to better grasp the diverse needs and priorities of  families with young children, enabling us to customise our services effectively to meet  those needs.” He said.

The survey will only take a few minutes to complete, but your insights will have a lasting  impact on the future of children's services in Wangaratta.

Have your say online now here