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Child Care Worker - Development Survey

RDA Murraylands and Riverland (RDAMR) are collaborating with a range of stakeholders to support the planning of future childcare services across the Murraylands and Riverland.

The data collected through this process will help to understand the experiences, challenges, and aspirations of childcare professionals across the region. The findings will guide workforce development, regional planning, and support councils and providers in preparing for the Australian Government’s Building Early Education Fund (BEEF).

All individual responses will be kept confidential; your individual responses and personal data will not be shared with any third parties outside RDA Murraylands and Riverland. De-identified, aggregated data will be packaged and presented to local, State and Federal Governments and other relevant stakeholders to inform their service planning activities.

Any questions or queries can be directed to Lorena Lyon, Director Workforce Development at RDAMR at llyon@rdamr.com.au or 8580 8500.

When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.
Section 1: About You
1.What is your current role?
2.How long have you worked in early childhood education and care?
3.For response 2, how many years have you worked locally in Murraylands or Riverland regions?
4.What town or city did you work prior to working in this region?
5.Which town do you currently primarily work in?
Section 2: Job Satisfaction
6.What do you enjoy most about your job?
7.What are the biggest challenges in your role?
8.How satisfied are you with the following aspects of your work?
Not Satisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Workload and staffing levels
Pay and recognition
Professional development opportunities
Work–life balance
Communication and support from management
Section 3: Professional Growth
9.What kind of upskilling or training would you like access to?
10.How easy is it for you to access training and professional development locally?
Section 4: Workforce Flexibility & Collaboration
11.Would you be open to participating in a shared work roster across multiple sites (e.g., between centres or towns)?
12.If No or Maybe, what are your main concerns?
13.What support would make shared rosters or multi-site work more viable?
Section 5: Sector Outlook
14.What are your thoughts about current waitlists and demand for childcare in your area?
15.What are your expectations for future job opportunities in the sector?
16.Are you thinking about leaving the sector?
17.Will you be leaving permanently or taking leave to return?
18.What changes would make you more likely to stay long-term in the childcare sector?
Section 6: Final Comments
19.Any other thoughts or ideas about improving childcare services or workforce support in the Murraylands–Riverland region?
Thank you for completing this survey!