Have Your Say on Early Years Planning and Programs in Wangaratta.

Published on 14 February 2025

Have Your Say on Early Years Planning and Programs in Wangaratta. 

The Rural City of Wangaratta wants your feedback on programs and services for children aged 0-12 and their families. Your input will play a crucial role in shaping the strategies and focus areas for children's services in our community. 

A short survey on Connect Wangaratta will provide insight into what the community thinks about early years programs that are available, where they think they need support, and what that could look like.  Your feedback will help Council incorporate early years community priorities into their planning and programming. 

Municipal Early Years Plans (MEYP) is a local area plan designed to provide a strategic direction for the development and coordination of early years programs, activities and other local community development processes that impact on children aged 0 – 12 years and their families. It uses a whole-of-community approach to building community strength and addressing the underlying causes of inequity and vulnerability of children and families. 

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. 

The survey is open until 28 February 2025. Community can also have their say at pop up events at the Wangaratta Library and Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre on 18 February. 

Marcus Goonan Director Community & Infrastructure 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 have a coordinated approach to children services across the municipality to 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:  connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/meyp 

Community drop-in sessions (no bookings required) 

Wednesday 19 February 11:30am - 12:30pm | Wangaratta Library 

Wednesday 19 February 1 - 2pm | Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre