St Arnaud Integrated Early Years Service

St Arnaud Integrated Early Years Service

With the Victorian Government's "Best Start, Best Life" reforms in full swing, St Arnaud will benefit from the construction of two new modular pre-prep buildings, scheduled to be operational by early 2025. These facilities represent just part of the state's broader push to improve early years services across Victoria. 

At the national level, the Australian Government's Early Years Strategy (2024-2034) is also laying the groundwork for a more inclusive and accessible early childhood education system.

With the rising cost of living and the growing need for dual-income households, access to reliable childcare is more critical than ever.

Northern Grampians Shire Council and its Stakeholder Reference Group are investigating the early years’ needs of the community and requirements for the future.

Ensuring parents can return to work or contribute to the community without being held back by a lack of childcare options is essential not just for individual families but for the local economy. 

There's a lot happening in the early years space, and by investigating the current needs of St Arnaud and the surrounding community and responding to government changes, council will help build a future where every child in St Arnaud has the support and opportunities to thrive.