Emerge Early Years Services

OUR PHILOSOPHY

The organisation is governed by a skills-based Board of Management which places emphasis on clear and transparent governance, excellent financial management and sustainable and innovative strategic planning to deliver accessible, high-class services. Emerge Early Years Services (EEYS) has a commitment to continuous improvement through ongoing professional learning opportunities for educators, regular critical reflection and the implementation of a professional review program. EEYS acknowledges the family as the first and foremost influence and educator in the child’s life. Inherent in the programs we deliver therefore, is the recognition that families as well as children are valued members of our Kindergartens, as it is through shared understanding, that high quality and appropriate early childhood programs are created and learning outcomes achieved for children. We believe that children are competent, resourceful and capable participants in their world and therefore will be respected and contributing members of the Kindergarten environment.

Our Vision

An inclusive community where all children are supported to achieve their very best and where families feel welcomed and engaged in their children's learning.

Our Mission

To enhance the lives of children and families through the provision of responsive high-quality Early Years Services.

Our Values

• Inclusiveness

• Respect and Responsiveness

• Trust

• Learning & Enrichment

• Engagement

OUR BOARD

Emerge Early Years Services is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors who guide the strategic direction of the organisation and provide oversight of the organisations management team. Based in the Wimmera region, the Board is passionate about equity and delivering high-quality Early Childhood Education and care to children across the community. With a diverse range of skills and experiences, the Board ensures that Emerge Early Years Services remains a responsive and effective service that meets the evolving needs of the region.

Alethea Gulvin

Chairperson

Email: board@eeys.com.au

Peta Foster

Vice Chairperson

Email: board@eeys.com.au

Dallas Landwehr

Treasurer

Email: board@eeys.com.au

Sue Glover

Secretary

Email: board@eeys.com.au

Jo Martin

Board Member

Email: board@eeys.com.au

Dalton Burns

Board Member

Email: board@eeys.com.au

Currently on Leave of Absence

Katherine Durant

Board Member

Email: board@eeys.com.au

Glenda Hewitt

Board Member

Email: board@eeys.com.au

OUR STAFF

Elicia Napoli

CEO

Phone: 0418 526 975

Email: ceo@eeys.com.au

Monday - Friday

Mikayla Dumesny

Executive Assistant

Phone: 0418 189 410

Email: mikayla@eeys.com.au

Monday - Thursday

Julie Conway

People & Culture Manager

Phone: 0475 294 549

Email: hr@eeys.com.au

Monday - Friday

Krystal Osborne

Finance Manager

Phone: 03 5382 7997

Email: krystal@eeys.com.au

Monday - Friday

Rebecca Mula

Transition Support Worker

Phone: 03 5382 7997

Email: rebecca@eeys.com.au

Monday - Friday

Juvena Miatke

Policy Officer

Phone: 03 5382 7997

Email: juvena@eeys.com.au

Tuesday

Jenny Maroske

Finance Officer

Phone: 03 5382 7997

Email: jenny@eeys.com.au

Tuesday - Friday

Kelly Klowss

Enrolment Officer

Phone: 03 5382 7997

Email: enrol@eeys.com.au

Monday - Thursday

Debra Gebert

Administration Officer

Phone: 03 5382 7997

Email: debra@eeys.com.au

Monday - Friday

Nikki Wilson

Administration Officer (Stawell)

Phone: 03 5382 7997

Email: admin.stawell@eeys.com.au

Monday - Friday

Alana Zanker

Acting Hindmarsh Coordinator

Phone: 0428 485 933

Email: alana@eeys.com.au

Monday - Friday

Carole Clarke

Stawell Coordinator

Phone: 0427 409 357

Email: carole@eeys.com.au

Monday - Friday

Gabrielle Mills

Horsham Educational Leader

Phone: 0483 209 144

Email: gabrielle@eeys.com.au

Monday - Friday

Aimee Jochinke

Hindmarsh Educational Leader

Phone: 0427 384 641

Email: aimee@eeys.com.au

Tuesday - Friday

Sarah Deacon

Stawell Educational Leader

Phone: 0459 202 118

Email: sarah@eeys.com.au

Monday - Friday

Danielle Thompson

Hopetoun/Beulah Coordinator

Phone: 0467 716 011

Email: danielle@eeys.com.au

Monday - Friday

OUR PURPOSE

The purpose of EEYS is to facilitate the provision of high-quality early years education and care services which are accessible to all children and function in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate statutory bodies.

OUR CENTRES

All services managed by EEYS implement the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework and the national early years curriculum framework Belonging Being and Becoming.

All our services are regulated by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and meet the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations.

OUR PHILOSOPHY