HIPPY Coordinator

• Jan 2011 - Present

Experienced program manager, implements and manages Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) home-based parenting and early childhood enrichment program. HIPPY empowers families to take an active role in their children’s education, development and overall well-being. The program builds upon family strengths so families can provide their child with the necessary skills and confidence to begin school with a positive attitude towards learning. The HIPPY program empowers and supports parents to be their child’s first teacher. HIPPY also offers some parents a supported pathway to employment and local community leadership. The role has broad responsibility combining people management, adult learning, reporting, early childhood development, social work, community engagement and development, administration and governance, and networking attributes. Show less

Community Development Officer

• Aug 2000 - Aug 2001

Primary School Teacher

• Jan 1986 - Jun 1995