Early Years in Horsham Survey

Horsham Rural City Council is currently in the process of updating its Early Years Plan. Early Years is defined as children aged 0-12. As part of the development process, Council invites you to feedback on early years in Horsham. This survey is most applicable to parents/caregivers of children aged 0-12 and professionals who work with children aged 0-12 and/or their families.

Your feedback will help identify community needs in order to support better outcomes to enable the bright futures of children and their families.

The closing date for feedback is April 21, 2019 at 5pm.

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* 1. How would you describe your role in relation to children aged 0-12years and/or their families? (Please select all that apply)

Parent or Primary Caregiver

Grandparent

Relative

Early Years Educator

School Educator

Healthcare worker for children aged 0-12 and/or their family

Other (please specify)

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* 2. In Horsham, most children are doing really well between the ages of 0 and 12. For others, the future is not as bright. What do you think are the three most important priorities for ensuring all Horsham children have a bright future? (Please select three)

There are plenty of social opportunities for families

Families can access health care

Families can access high quality child care

Families can access high quality kindergarten

Schools can meet the needs of children and families

Families can keep their children safe and healthy

Families can access parenting programs

Ensuring finances and transport are not barriers for families to access services

Transition between kindergarten and school

Children have access to parks and safe spaces to play outdoors

Children can access activities such as libraries, sport, clubs and music lessons

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Are you a primary caregiver/parent to child/ren aged 0-12 years?

Yes