Little Voices, Big Say – Draft Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis

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Feedback survey has concluded. 

Thanks to everyone who took part in the recent Little Voice Big Say community survey, along with the workshops and conversations.

The draft Needs and Gaps Analysis has been developed in response to your responses - that's the SJ community, including children, parents, grandparents, carers, and local service providers.

Your contributions have shaped this document and ensured it reflects the realities of families with children aged 0–11 in our Shire.

We are now sharing the draft Needs and Gaps Analysis with you and we invite you to read it before completing this short survey. This survey will take about 5 to 7 minutes to complete once you have read the draft.

It's your opportunity to tell us whether the priorities we’ve identified feel right, and whether anything important is missing. The Needs and Gaps Analysis will be used to draft the Children and Families Plan 2026–2030, guiding practical actions that make a difference for local families.

Before you start, please take a minute to familiarise yourself with the six needs contained in the draft:

Healthy (Playgrounds; Physical activity; Nutrition; Child and family health services; Child and family mental health support; Neurodiversity services; Children’s emotional regulation support; Disability services and support)

Material Basics (Affordable housing and cost‑of‑living support; Support for families experiencing disadvantage; Retail, hospitality and commerce; Public transport; Connected, coordinated, local support services)

Valued, Loved and Safe (Pedestrian paths, crossings, bike paths, car parking and roads; Supporting parents and caregivers; Family and domestic violence; Crime and anti‑social behaviour; Case management and support; Child safe environments)

Learning (Library services; Early childhood education; Kindergartens and primary schools; Local OSHC and vacation care; Educational support programs for children living with additional needs; Learning support programs (outside of school); Gathering opportunities and academic support for homeschooling families; Life skills and resilience programs for children)

Participation (Children’s participation in decision making; Accessible information and communication; Family and community events; Playgroups and social gathering opportunities; Diverse range of activities in diverse locations for all ages; Activities outside of school times; Scheduling activities for different family schedules; Sporting and recreational clubs, activities and facilities; Recreation centre and gyms; Aquatic facilities and programs; Skate parks, pump tracks and BMX; Destination playground with waterplay; Indoor play opportunities)

Identity and Culture (Celebration of rural identity, local community and natural environment; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, contributions and belonging; Culturally diverse celebrations and belonging; Support for multilingual and multicultural families; Inclusive play and community spaces; Playground distribution)

Got a question?

Contact us, we'd love to hear from you.

Thanks to everyone who took part in the recent Little Voice Big Say community survey, along with the workshops and conversations.

The draft Needs and Gaps Analysis has been developed in response to your responses - that's the SJ community, including children, parents, grandparents, carers, and local service providers.

Your contributions have shaped this document and ensured it reflects the realities of families with children aged 0–11 in our Shire.

We are now sharing the draft Needs and Gaps Analysis with you and we invite you to read it before completing this short survey. This survey will take about 5 to 7 minutes to complete once you have read the draft.

It's your opportunity to tell us whether the priorities we’ve identified feel right, and whether anything important is missing. The Needs and Gaps Analysis will be used to draft the Children and Families Plan 2026–2030, guiding practical actions that make a difference for local families.

Before you start, please take a minute to familiarise yourself with the six needs contained in the draft:

Healthy (Playgrounds; Physical activity; Nutrition; Child and family health services; Child and family mental health support; Neurodiversity services; Children’s emotional regulation support; Disability services and support)

Material Basics (Affordable housing and cost‑of‑living support; Support for families experiencing disadvantage; Retail, hospitality and commerce; Public transport; Connected, coordinated, local support services)

Valued, Loved and Safe (Pedestrian paths, crossings, bike paths, car parking and roads; Supporting parents and caregivers; Family and domestic violence; Crime and anti‑social behaviour; Case management and support; Child safe environments)

Learning (Library services; Early childhood education; Kindergartens and primary schools; Local OSHC and vacation care; Educational support programs for children living with additional needs; Learning support programs (outside of school); Gathering opportunities and academic support for homeschooling families; Life skills and resilience programs for children)

Participation (Children’s participation in decision making; Accessible information and communication; Family and community events; Playgroups and social gathering opportunities; Diverse range of activities in diverse locations for all ages; Activities outside of school times; Scheduling activities for different family schedules; Sporting and recreational clubs, activities and facilities; Recreation centre and gyms; Aquatic facilities and programs; Skate parks, pump tracks and BMX; Destination playground with waterplay; Indoor play opportunities)

Identity and Culture (Celebration of rural identity, local community and natural environment; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, contributions and belonging; Culturally diverse celebrations and belonging; Support for multilingual and multicultural families; Inclusive play and community spaces; Playground distribution)

Got a question?

Contact us, we'd love to hear from you.

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