Our Commitment to Young Children

Bright Futures: A Strategy for Children and Families shows the Shire's commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of children aged zero to nine years in our region.

Adopted by Council in March this year, the development of the Strategy was guided by conversations with children, families; and services in the early childhood, care and development sectors.

Bright Futures sets out to achieve four goals with supporting actions and priority projects over the next five years.

1. Making Stronger Connections: advocate and partner to ensure the voices of our children and families are valued.
2. Supporting Families: Connecting opportunities that contribute to strong family foundations.
3. Child-Centred Decisions: Promote the participation of children for a more inclusive, empowered, child-friendly community.
4. Active and Healthy Opportunities: Strengthen the health and wellbeing of children and families through the importance of play.