Council has developed of a comprehensive four-year Municipal Early Years and Children's Plan, focusing on supporting families and children aged 0-12 in our community.
Golden Plains Shire Council endorsed the Draft Municipal Early Years and Children’s Plan 2025-2029 (the Draft Plan) at its April Council Meeting last night. The Plan is now on public exhibition until Thursday 8 May.
Project Overview
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. This initiative underscores Council's commitment to creating a nurturing environment where our children can thrive, and families can access the support they need.
Community Engagement
Council is committed to engaging with residents and stakeholders when making decisions that impact the community. To ensure a comprehensive and inclusive plan, the following engagement activities were conducted:
- 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 survey to capture the diverse views and needs of our community.
- Additional Engagement Activities: Further activities, such as pop ups, listening sessions, and workshops were organised to ensure a wide range of voices are heard and incorporated into the plan.
- Listening Sessions: with the Smythesdale Supported Playgroup, Cape Clear Primary School and Teesdale Kindergarten in November 2024 as part of the Golden Plains Shire Council's Municipal Early Years and Children's Plan.
- Community Workshop: Council, in partnership with Ninety Mile Consulting, hosted a Community Workshop on Monday 9 December 2024 as part of the development of the Municipal Early Years and Children’s Plan.
Have Your Say
Council invites the community to provide feedback on the Draft Plan from Thursday 24 April to Thursday 8 May 2025. Hard copies of this form are available at Council's Customer Hubs at 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn and 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
Contact Information
For any questions about the development of the Municipal Early Years and Children's Plan, please contact Lyndall Galbraith at Golden Plains Shire Council on 5220 7111 or email [email protected].