Help Shape New Central West Childcare Services Website

Central West Childcare Services (CWCS), a business of Parkes Shire Council, is in­viting families, carers, staff and the broader community to take part in a survey to help guide the development of a new dedicated website.

Manager of Central West Childcare Ser­vices, Ann-Marie Winter, said the new website presents an exciting opportunity to strengthen connections with families and showcase the important work being under­taken across the service.

“We want to create a website that is wel­coming, accessible and genuinely useful for the people who rely on our services,” she said.

Parkes Shire Council proudly delivers quality, inclusive children’s services through Central West Childcare Services, which en­compasses Central West Family Day Care and Bangala-la Preschool.

Together, these services support children from birth to 12 years of age, offering early learning, family day care and out-of-schoolhours care, while helping young children build confidence, develop essential skills and prepare for school.

Community feedback will help shape a range of website content, including:

• information about staff and the role of Central West Childcare Services;

• the service’s commitment to child safety and wellbeing;

• programs and services available to fami­lies and children;

• key goals and priorities for the community;

• easier access to forms and important in­formation;

• updates and news from across the ser­vices;

• information about learning environments, including outdoor spaces; and

• affordability and accessibility of services.

Parkes Shire Council encourages all service users and interested community members to complete the survey before 30 June at: https://au.openforms.com/Form/8e7d9325-eed5-4a6f-b3f4-733aefe5a606