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South Burnett Regional Council and the South Burnett Partnerships 4 Kids community forum.
April 20, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
How children are faring in the South Burnett
South Burnett Partnerships 4 Kids is a group of proactive community members focused on giving every
child a great start. Cr Danita Potter, Jacqui Groskopf (South Burnett CTC) and Peta Clarkson (Goodstart
Early Learning Kingaroy) lead the group that has been meeting since 2017.
The group is guided by the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC), a national data collection that
takes place every 3 years, with the next collection in 2024. The results help communities look at ways
to support families in the early years, as well as be responsive and inclusive of all children as they go
through school.
During a recent meeting, the South Burnett Regional Council, Queensland Health and the Department
of Education looked at the most recent local AEDC results that showed an increase in vulnerability in
children’s development prior to school.
Almost one in three children in the South Burnett start school developmentally vulnerable, compared
with one in four children in Queensland. This is a statistic that the group is determined to change
through the voice of local communities in how to support families.
Cr Jane Erkens said that she was saddened by the statistics and committed to supporting community
action along with her fellow councillors.
Kingaroy Town Hall, 20 April 2023: Register here
For more information, contact Cr Danita Potter on 0409 490 175 or div3@sbrc.qld.gov.au