Best Start Early Years Strategic Plan
The Greater Shepparton Best Start Early Years Strategic Plan 2026–2031 provides a roadmap to improve learning, health and wellbeing outcomes for children aged 0 to 6 years across the municipality.
The six-year Plan aims to ensure all children in Greater Shepparton are given the best start in life through empowered and strong families, responsive services and inclusive communities.
Greater Shepparton is committed to ensuring every child within the municipality is provided the optimal opportunity to thrive. Through this plan, Council works in partnership with the community, and a range of organisations, services and local initiatives to improve outcomes for young children and their families.
The Plan focuses on three strategic areas:
- Home – supporting parents and caregivers as a child's first and most important teachers.
- Services – ensuring services are accessible, inclusive and working together.
- Community – building strong connections and a supportive village for families.
Plan has been informed by local data, early years research and relevant state and national frameworks. It has been shaped through valuable input from parents, carers, community members and service providers who shared their experiences and insights during the consultation process.
Download the Plan
For more information please contact the Best Start Co-ordinator on (03) 5832 9700.