Golden Plains Shire Council endorsed the Draft Municipal Early Years and Children’s Plan 2025-2029 (The Plan) at its April Council Meeting last night. The Plan is now on public exhibition until Thursday 8 May.
The comprehensive four-year Plan focuses on supporting families and children aged up to 12 years old in our community. In developing the Plan, the best outcomes for children, their families and service providers across Golden Plains Shire have been considered as a priority.
Extensive community input helped shape the plan and included one-on-one consultations, community surveys, listening sessions and workshops.
Golden Plains Shire Council Acting Mayor Helena Kirby thanked community members and stakeholders for their contributions to finalising the draft Plan.
“Community input was critical to informing this strategic roadmap which will guide Council's approach to early childhood development and family support over the next four years,” Cr Kirby said.
“The Plan is grounded in the principles of respecting, supporting, and promoting children's rights and voices, and recognising the significant benefits Council can achieve for children and families.”
To read the plan and complete the Have Your Say survey, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations. The survey is open from Thursday 24 April until 5pm, Thursday 8 May 2025.
For more information, contact Children's Services Development Officer Lyndall Galbraith at [email protected] or call 5220 7111.