Our team

Our team are experienced, passionate and focused on giving your child the best possible start in life!

All children are unique and all children are capable of extraordinary things. Our calling is to help children grow in a secure and supportive environment, nurturing them to explore and expand their world one day at a time.

Meet the team

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    Alivia

    DIRECTOR

    With over nine years of experience in early childhood education, I am deeply passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child feels valued and supported.

    I believe strong relationships with children, families, and educators are the foundation of high-quality care. My focus is on providing meaningful learning experiences that support each child’s wellbeing, confidence, and love of learning.

    As a leader, I am committed to guiding and empowering our educators through support, trust, and ongoing professional growth, fostering a positive team culture where everyone feels inspired to do their best work.

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    Brooke

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

    Brooke brings over five years of valuable experience in early childhood education to Thurgoona Early Learning. She is passionate about supporting every child to reach their full potential by creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Her warm and caring approach helps children feel secure as they learn and grow, while her focus on building strong, trusting relationships ensures families feel confident and connected to their child’s learning journey.

    In addition to her work with children, Brooke is committed to empowering and mentoring the team of educators at Thurgoona Early Learning. She places great importance on ongoing professional development and encourages continuous growth in skills and knowledge.

    Brooke believes that truly high-quality care comes from a team that is both supported and inspired—educators who are passionate about what they do, and who take joy in fostering children’s learning, development, and wellbeing

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    Shania

    RANGER

    With three years’ experience delivering the Little Ranger Program at Thurgoona Early Learning, Shania brings strong expertise, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion to her role.

    A true farm girl at heart, Shania has grown up surrounded by livestock, reptiles, and horses. Her connection to animals has shaped her lifelong passion for animal care and education, making her a perfect fit for our team. With a strong background as an early childhood educator, Shania excels at sparking curiosity and building a love of animals in young children. In her role as Ranger, she combines her knowledge of early learning with hands on animal experiences to create engaging, meaningful opportunities for the children at our service.

Brooke

CENTRE DIRECTOR

“Happy staff make for happier children, and happy children means happier parents, so this makes childcare easy and rewarding for everyone!”

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Join the team

If it sounds like your care philosophy matches with ours and you have an early learning qualification, head to our careers page below to get in touch.

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Get in touch.

Come down to Thurgoona Early Learning and have a chat. We’ll give you a tour from the front gate to the back fence and introduce you to our friendly, caring team.

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