Listening to Families, Building Futures
A journey to learn how to best support children and families in communities across the Shire of Manjimup.
We’re getting amongst the Manjimup community, sparking conversations with children, parents and caregivers, local services and government to shine a light on how we can best support the health and wellbeing of children under 12. Your voice is powerful. You know best what’s working, what’s not, and how we can add the most value to make a real difference to those who need it most.
Local mums, dads and carers in Manjimup know best, with first-hand insights into raising young children in the Manjimup region. We’re keen to learn everything we can to paint a complete picture of their unique experiences, from the most rewarding moments, to the challenges they experience, and the kinds of supports that would be most helpful along their journey.
“We care deeply about the people we serve – and community collaboration is in our DNA. As we expand our services into greater Manjimup, we’re excited to learn firsthand what people want, need and prioritise, so we can shape our services around them.”
~ Evan Nunn, Accordwest CEO ~
How to provide feedback
We’ve put together a comprehensive series of feedback mechanisms designed to harvest first-hand insights from those living in greater Manjimup.
A short 10-minute survey designed to help us understand the experiences of raising young children and the support families need most.
A short 10-minute survey designed to gather insights from local service providers on the challenges families face and opportunities for collaboration.
A series of small group discussions hosted by community members, sparking conversations that reveal unique perspectives on raising children.
Creative and fun activities designed to capture young voices on what makes life great and what challenges they face while growing up in greater Manjimup.
Enlightening online discussions with local services, government bodies, and the community to explore insights and brainstorm actionable solutions.
A half-day gathering to help us build a shared understanding of community priorities in Manjimup, as well as identify opportunities to strengthen support.
The insights and findings discovered in our community listening and project activities will be used to positively influence and shape the design of Accordwest programs for children and families in greater Manjimup. A report will interpret the feedback and provide recommendations to improve our service design in line with local needs and priorities.
Kaya, we’re Accordwest
For forty years, Accordwest has been a beacon for hope and support in the South West, steadfast in our belief that every story matters, no matter how big, how small, or who is telling the story. Our client stories have motivated us to be better, do better, support more people, give voice to those who aren’t heard, and spark real positive change. As a proudly local not-for-profit provider of community support services, we are recognised as the South West’s trusted advocate for our communities’ most vulnerable.