Belinda- Director (Tuesday-Thursday)
Belinda has 19 years experience in the early childhood sector and has been the Director of our service for the last 9 years. Belinda holds a Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5 years). She is trained in recognising and responding appropriately to domestic and family violence and is also a trained 'Circle of Security Parenting' and 'Circle of Security Parenting Classroom' facilitator. Belinda has experience working with children aged birth to twelve years.
Belinda is passionate about children being provided with an educational program that is authentic and meaningful and is relevant to the context and community of the service.
Belinda has 19 years experience in the early childhood sector and has been the Director of our service for the last 9 years. Belinda holds a Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5 years). She is trained in recognising and responding appropriately to domestic and family violence and is also a trained 'Circle of Security Parenting' and 'Circle of Security Parenting Classroom' facilitator. Belinda has experience working with children aged birth to twelve years.
Belinda is passionate about children being provided with an educational program that is authentic and meaningful and is relevant to the context and community of the service.
Leanne- Director (Monday & Friday)
Educator/Educational Leader (Tuesday-Thursday)
Leanne has over 27 years experience in the early childhood sector. She has been working full time at our service for the past 8 years. Leanne holds her Diploma in Community Services (Children's Services). She is trained in recognising and responding appropriately to domestic and family violence and is also a trained 'Circle of Security Parenting' facilitator.
Leanne is passionate about providing a space where children are safe and secure and a place where they can enjoy their childhood.
Educator/Educational Leader (Tuesday-Thursday)
Leanne has over 27 years experience in the early childhood sector. She has been working full time at our service for the past 8 years. Leanne holds her Diploma in Community Services (Children's Services). She is trained in recognising and responding appropriately to domestic and family violence and is also a trained 'Circle of Security Parenting' facilitator.
Leanne is passionate about providing a space where children are safe and secure and a place where they can enjoy their childhood.
Lynda- Administration (Monday-Friday)
Lynda joined our team in September 2021. She has a wealth of knowledge and a wide range of experience in administration. Lynda is passionate about supporting the team in any way she can. She comes from a large family and always strives for children to be happy and safe. Lynda works 8.30-1.30 each day.
Lynda joined our team in September 2021. She has a wealth of knowledge and a wide range of experience in administration. Lynda is passionate about supporting the team in any way she can. She comes from a large family and always strives for children to be happy and safe. Lynda works 8.30-1.30 each day.
Emma- Early Childhood Teacher (Full time)
Emma has been in the early childhood sector for 10 years. She has been with our service for 8 years. Emma has her Bachelor of Education and Masters in special education. Emma is also 2IC and WHS representative for the service. Emma has Director experience and experience working with children aged 2-6 years.
Emma is passionate about food and nutrition and children leading a healthy lifestyle. She strives to create a link between children's homes and the centre by working closely with families.
Emma has been in the early childhood sector for 10 years. She has been with our service for 8 years. Emma has her Bachelor of Education and Masters in special education. Emma is also 2IC and WHS representative for the service. Emma has Director experience and experience working with children aged 2-6 years.
Emma is passionate about food and nutrition and children leading a healthy lifestyle. She strives to create a link between children's homes and the centre by working closely with families.
Talia- Early Childhood Educator and Bush School Co-ordinator (Mon-Wed)
Talia has 10 years experience in the early childhood sector. She has been with our service for the last 9 years. Talia has her Diploma in Community Services (Children's Services). She has experience working with children aged 2-6 years.
Talia is passionate about building strong relationships with children to help them to feel safe and secure in her care. Talia loves the outdoors. She holds her Forest School Leader (Level 3) certification and has embedded a strong connection to nature within our program.
Talia has 10 years experience in the early childhood sector. She has been with our service for the last 9 years. Talia has her Diploma in Community Services (Children's Services). She has experience working with children aged 2-6 years.
Talia is passionate about building strong relationships with children to help them to feel safe and secure in her care. Talia loves the outdoors. She holds her Forest School Leader (Level 3) certification and has embedded a strong connection to nature within our program.
Laura-Early Childhood Educator (Thursday-Friday)
Laura has been in the early childhood sector for 10 years. Laura has been with our service for 6 years. Laura holds her Diploma in Children's Services and her Diploma in Community Services. She has experience working with children aged birth to six years.
Laura is passionate about creating aesthetically pleasing and inviting environments for the children. She is artistic and creative. She is often seen in the yard undertaking projects with the children.
Laura has been in the early childhood sector for 10 years. Laura has been with our service for 6 years. Laura holds her Diploma in Children's Services and her Diploma in Community Services. She has experience working with children aged birth to six years.
Laura is passionate about creating aesthetically pleasing and inviting environments for the children. She is artistic and creative. She is often seen in the yard undertaking projects with the children.
Nicole-Early Childhood Educator (Full time)
Nikki has been a part of our service for two years. Nikki holds her Diploma in Children's Services and is currently completing her Early Childhood Bachelor degree (Birth to 5 years). Nikki has been in the industry for eight years.
Nikki loves working with the younger children and offers a caring and responsive approach to their needs. Nikki loves spending times outdoors immersed in nature.
Nikki has been a part of our service for two years. Nikki holds her Diploma in Children's Services and is currently completing her Early Childhood Bachelor degree (Birth to 5 years). Nikki has been in the industry for eight years.
Nikki loves working with the younger children and offers a caring and responsive approach to their needs. Nikki loves spending times outdoors immersed in nature.
Tash- Early Childhood Educator (Full time)
Tash has been at our service for the last year. She has her Diploma in Community Services (Children's Services). Tash is passionate about continuing to expand her knowledge and is always undertaking professional development and professional reading. She forms strong relationships with the children and helps them feel safe as they transition from home to care.
Tash has been at our service for the last year. She has her Diploma in Community Services (Children's Services). Tash is passionate about continuing to expand her knowledge and is always undertaking professional development and professional reading. She forms strong relationships with the children and helps them feel safe as they transition from home to care.
Brad- Early Childhood Educator (Full time)
Brad started with our service in early 2020 as a casual employee. We soon realised Brad's passion and enrolled him in a Diploma of Children's Services traineeship. During his traineeship with our service Brad will complete his Diploma in Children's Services. Brad is a musician and loves teaching the children guitar and ukulele.
You can often find him singing and playing his guitar around the campfire.
Brad started with our service in early 2020 as a casual employee. We soon realised Brad's passion and enrolled him in a Diploma of Children's Services traineeship. During his traineeship with our service Brad will complete his Diploma in Children's Services. Brad is a musician and loves teaching the children guitar and ukulele.
You can often find him singing and playing his guitar around the campfire.
Gemma - Early Childhood Educator (Full time)
Gemma has been with our service for the past 3 years. Gemma holds her Diploma in Children's Services and her degree in speech pathology. She has experience working with children aged birth to five years.
Gemma is especially passionate about forming strong relationships with children and families. She is gentle and nurturing and the children feel safe in her care. Gemma is passionate about literacy development and often engages in storytelling with the children.
Gemma has been with our service for the past 3 years. Gemma holds her Diploma in Children's Services and her degree in speech pathology. She has experience working with children aged birth to five years.
Gemma is especially passionate about forming strong relationships with children and families. She is gentle and nurturing and the children feel safe in her care. Gemma is passionate about literacy development and often engages in storytelling with the children.
Jennifer- Early Childhood Educator & Art Teacher (Mon-Fri)
Jen has been with our service since November 2019. Jen holds degrees in Visual Arts and her certificate 111 in Children's Services.
Jen is an artist and musician and is extremely creative. She loves teaching the children different forms of art and how to respect the tools they use. Jen is also very passionate about sustainability.
Jen has been with our service since November 2019. Jen holds degrees in Visual Arts and her certificate 111 in Children's Services.
Jen is an artist and musician and is extremely creative. She loves teaching the children different forms of art and how to respect the tools they use. Jen is also very passionate about sustainability.
Caitlin- Early Childhood Trainee (Full time)
Caitlin joined our team in August 2021. Caitlin has experience working at another early learning service before joining our team. Caitlin is currently completing her Certificate 111 in Children’s Services.
Caitlin joined our team in August 2021. Caitlin has experience working at another early learning service before joining our team. Caitlin is currently completing her Certificate 111 in Children’s Services.
Melissa- Early Childhood Trainee (Full time)
Melissa started with our service as an early childhood trainee in January 2021. During her 12 month traineeship with our service Mel will complete her Certificate 111 in Children's Services. She loves spending time with her grandchildren. Melissa is excited about embarking on a new career in an area she has been passionate about for many years.
Melissa started with our service as an early childhood trainee in January 2021. During her 12 month traineeship with our service Mel will complete her Certificate 111 in Children's Services. She loves spending time with her grandchildren. Melissa is excited about embarking on a new career in an area she has been passionate about for many years.
Our passionate volunteers...
Donna
Donna volunteers for a few hours on different occasions. She loves spending time interacting with the children in a range of different experiences.
Donna volunteers for a few hours on different occasions. She loves spending time interacting with the children in a range of different experiences.