
Council has developed the Draft Early Years Strategy and Action Plan 2009 – 2013
to provide a direction for how Council can best respond to the needs of children and families in Yarra.
It has been developed after consultation with families, the wider community and other service providers in the City of Yarra.
The key themes of the draft strategy and action plan are:
Council officers are expected to prepare a report, on the Plan and feedback received, for consideration by Council’s Finance and Human Services Committee at the Fitzroy Town Hall on Tuesday 1 December, from 6pm.
Council is expected to consider adopting the strategy and action plan, with or without amendments, at its Council meeting at Fitzroy Town Hall on Tuesday 15 December, from 7pm.
For any inquiries, please contact Helen Jennings, Coordinator of Service Planning and Development, on 9205 5441 or email helen.jennings@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Background
In April 2009, Council released a discussion paper
that considered Council’s role in supporting young children from birth to 8 years of age and their families.
Community feedback from this discussion paper helped Council develop the draft strategy and action plan.
The previous Municipal Early Years Plan 2005-2007
is available as a reference.
Further information
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