Let me know how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting your Early Childhood Centre

Childcare centres and kinders have been a rock for our community during this crisis, looking after the children of our healthcare and other essential workers.

I know many centres are under pressure due to the coronavirus situation and rapidly changing circumstances.

As your local Member of Parliament, I am here to support you. Your responses to this survey will help me better understand your pressure points and work on your behalf.

Thank you for your time and your support for local families.

Your Name

First Name

Last Name

Name of organisation

Contact Phone Number

Have you seen a decrease in enrolments as a result of the current coronavirus pandemic?

If yes, by what percentage have your enrolments decreased? Based on this time last year.

Have you been forced to let any staff go (either temporarily or permanently), as a result of the coronavirus pandemic?

If yes, how many staff have you had to let go? Could you eleborate on their work type ie, part-time, casual

Do you feel well supported/well equipped to respond to the safety and well-being of your staff and children at the centre, during the current coronavirus pandemic?

What is the biggest pressure your centre is currently facing in light of the coronavirus pandemic?

What could Government do better to assist your centre, whether it be Council, State or Federal?

Has your centre applied for a Victorian Government Building Blocks Grant?

If you haven't applied for a Victorian Government Building Block Grants, why not?

Are there any other issues, comments or concerns you would like to raise with me?