Company Research Report: Child Australia
Company Overview
Name
Child Australia
Mission of the Company
To support children’s wellbeing, learning, and development by advocating for and developing the community of professionals working for them.
Founded
1987
Founders
Originally known as the "Resource Unit for Children with Special Needs" (RUCSN).
Key People
- Governing Board:
- Elaine Pavlos, Chairperson
- Julia Millar, Board Member
- Steph Shorter, Board Member
- Susan King, Board Member
- Nick Warth, Board Member
- Mark Fitzpatrick, Board Member
- Xavier Teo, Board Member
- Pandora Reddy, Board Member
- Management Team:
- Tina Holtom, Chief Executive Officer
- Sara Hinchley, Executive Director of Programs & Services
- Maria Miller, Executive Director of Corporate Services
- Susan Murray, People and Culture Manager
- Arlette Bruggeman, Marketing & Communications Manager
- Jason De Mamiel, Manager of ICT and Digital Transformation
- Sasha Beirne, Sector Specialist Team Leader
- Heather Booker, Finance Team Leader
Headquarters
- Suite 4, 183 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont, Western Australia 6104
Number of Employees
No information is available
Revenue
No information is available
Recognition
Child Australia is recognized for its commitment to improving developmental outcomes for children through a wide range of initiatives and services.
Products and Services
Early Learning & Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Services
- Location: Western Australia and Northern Territory
- Services range from long day care to out of school hours care.
- Focus: Quality education and care with nutritional meals, professional development, and wellbeing programs.
Professional Development and Online Learning
- Wide range of flexible and comprehensive training programs and development opportunities.
- Provided through Online Learning Centre, On-demand Webcasts, and Face-to-face workshops.
Community Programs
- Focused on improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.
- Collaborative efforts with stakeholders from regional and remote communities.
Sector Development
- Support and develop community sector professionals working with children.
Conferences and Events
- Host series of events and conferences to inspire Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) professionals.
- Focus on continuous improvement and recognition of outstanding contributions within the sector.
Key Features of Products
Professional Development and Training
- Workshops, customized training, and mentoring for early childhood educators.
- Resources including webcasts and downloadable guides.
Community Programs
- Bagot Indigenous Advancement Strategy
- Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY)
- West Pilbara Mobile Children’s Service
- Thriving Futures Program
Recent Developments
Recent Developments in the Company
- Celebrating Early Childhood Educators’ Day on September 4th.
- Recognition of Children’s Book Week to foster early reading habits.
- Noted 10-year celebration of the Northern Territory’s premiere Early Childhood Education and Care Conference in October 2024.
New Products Launched
- No information is available
New Features Added to Existing Products
- Online Learning Centre expanded to offer self-paced courses accessible from anywhere with supporting course documentation.
- Introduction of various new workshops and trainings to enhance sector expertise.
New Partnerships
- ECEC WA Grant Program: Strengthening preschool education in WA.
- Empowering ECEC in Regional WA Program: Funded initiative to support and enhance regional early childhood services.
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