Our centres provide fun and exciting programs for our children to develop at their own level. We strive to make our centres a home away from home and encourage parent participation and feedback. We have very friendly, qualified educators who enjoy working at the centre and have been here long term. We are also proud that most of our families have been attending our centres long term.
Our centres offer a local community feel and upon enrolling your child at the centre, you and your children will develop bonds and friendships that will last a lifetime.
We support our community through various events such as Multicultural shows, Mothers Day and Fathers Day celebrations, Christmas Concerts and Preschool Graduation Ceremonies. And that's just to name a few. We encourage our community members to be active participants in our programs and our centres.
We promote non bias and cultural awareness to enhance children's understanding of cultural and individual differences and similarities to encourage a positive self - esteem.
Our Educational Programs are play based and age appropriate for each individual child. Through play children discover, problem solve and question the environment around them. Children's needs will be met through various experiences to allow every child to develop fully. Children will be encouraged to progress at their own rate. Through this approach to teaching we are starting to incorporate the new Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
Centre Director at Centre 1
My name is Lesley Forrest and I am the Centre Director at Centre 1. I have been working in child care for 11 years, and have been working for Goodstart as a Centre Director since 2005. I strive to ensure my centre provides a loving and safe environment for all the children we have in care.
I am qualified with my Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services. Through my passion to create a friendly community I interact with the children, families and staff on a daily basis within my centre. I look forward to meeting you and your family.
Melita Janevik
Centre Director at Centre 2
Hi, my name is Melita Janevik and I am the Centre Director at Centre 2. I have been the Centre Director here since it opened in 2007 and have been working for Goodstart since 2005. I love working in the child care industry and have done so for the last 23 years. I hold an Advanced Diploma In Children's Services, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, current Blue Card and current First Aid and CPR.
Through my time working in Macedonia, New Zealand and Australia I have been able to contribute to the centre's multicultural experiences, which we integrate into the programs on a daily basis. My focus is to make sure the centre is a safe, happy and fun environment, where children are given the opportunity to develop, discover, grow and learn.