December 7th, 2024Raising kids in Victoria? Tell it what it’s like…

The Victorian state government is inviting parents and carers to help shape services for children and their families into the future by participating in a survey.

The Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas during the week announced that a new survey is open encouraging parents and carers of children 12 and under to offer their insights as part of efforts to improve Government services.

The survey includes questions about how Victorians find parenting information, what services they use, which services are most useful, what barriers exist to accessing services, and how services may be further improved.

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas: “Parents and carers know best what works for their children. By taking part in this survey,  you can help make sure that local services are designed with your family’s needs in mind. Let’s work together to create the best possible future for our children.”

The survey complements a series of roundtables taking place across Victoria designed to make it easier to access services for children.

Roundtable discussions, as well as feedback from the survey, will help inform policies, programs and initiatives that impact children up to 12 years of age.

The series of 18 roundtables began in May and finish this month while the survey is open until Sunday December 15 at: engage.vic.gov.au/project/Children-in-Victoria-Survey.   

Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn:   “Our survey is the perfect opportunity for mums, dads and carers to give us their unique  experience with the services we provide across Victoria – and improve them for every child going forward.”