Help Us Advocate for Better Childcare on the Mid North Coast
At RDA Mid North Coast (RDAMNC), we know that finding accessible, affordable Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) remains a real struggle for many families in our region.
In 2023, we surveyed families and ECEC providers to understand the true scale of the challenge. What we found was striking — only 65% of childcare demand on the Mid North Coast is being met, and local families are losing an estimated $384 million per year in wages as a result. You can read the full summary and economic analysis on our website at rdamnc.org.au/projects/childcare-on-the-mid-north-coast/.
It's now 2026, and both the Federal and State Governments have announced a raft of changes across the ECEC sector over the past couple of years. We want to know — have these reforms actually made a difference for families here on the Mid North Coast?
That's where you come in.
We're inviting parents and families to complete a short 5-minute survey to help us build an up-to-date picture of childcare access in our region. Your responses directly support our advocacy efforts to push for increased ECEC availability where it's needed most.
A note on the pay range question:
We ask about your approximate pay range so we can calculate a more accurate picture of the economic impact that limited childcare access is having on families and the broader regional economy. This isn't about individual circumstances — it helps us demonstrate the real dollar cost when parents can't access the care they need to participate fully in the workforce.
Your privacy is protected. At no stage do we ask for your name or contact details. No individually identifying information is required, and all results are presented collectively, never on an individual basis.
Your time and input genuinely make a difference to this important advocacy work. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Chief Operations Officer, Dianne Wall, at operations@rdamnc.org.au.
Thank you for taking 5 minutes to have your say.
