Parents and carers invited to shape Victoria’s services for children and families

A new survey is now open, with Victorian Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn seeking the input of parents and carers of children 12 and under to help improve services for children and families. 

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.

Complementing the survey is a series of roundtable discussions taking place across the state to talk about families experiences of moving between services as their children grow and their needs change.

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, in partnership with the Department of Health and Department of Education, is delivering the series of roundtables. Topics of discussion have included maternal and child health, early childhood education and care, early parenting centres, kindergartens and family services.

These roundtable discussions, as well as feedback from the survey, will inform policies, programs and initiatives that impact children up to 12 years of age. The series of 18 roundtables that began in May finishes next month.

“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,” Minister Blandthorn said.

“We know there will always be opportunities for improvement, which is why we want as many parents and carers as possible to take the survey so we can capture the advice directly from people who know the services best.”

The survey is open until Monday, 2 December and may be found here.