MEMBERSHIPS
We have three different types of memberships: Far North Early Childhood Network (FNECN) General Members; FNECN Community Partners; and Early Childhood Community Network (ECCN) Members. You can choose to be a member of one, two, or all three. Membership is free.
(1) FNECN General Members
General Members are invited to attend and participate in FNECN meetings, to share and disseminate information to their workplaces and networks. Meetings are held online or face to face, four times a year (once a term) for 1.5 hours. The agenda consists of a Community update and a guest presentation. Attendance and agenda items can be submitted via the online R.S.V.P form.
General Members are invited to attend and participate in FNECN meetings, to share and disseminate information to their workplaces and networks. Meetings are held online or face to face, four times a year (once a term) for 1.5 hours. The agenda consists of a Community update and a guest presentation. Attendance and agenda items can be submitted via the online R.S.V.P form.
(2) Community Partners
Our Community Partners are a core group, consisting of representatives from key stakeholders in early childhood services in far north Queensland. Our community partners incorporate a variety of children and family services stakeholders in Far North Queensland and comprises of positions within each of the following categories:
Community Partners are required to meet face to face twice a year and attend all general meetings. If they are unable to attend a meeting, they must send a representative from their organisation in their place. See Community Partner Positions (below)
If you feel you may be of benefit to this group and can commit to attendance requirements, we invite you to complete a membership form.
Our Community Partners are a core group, consisting of representatives from key stakeholders in early childhood services in far north Queensland. Our community partners incorporate a variety of children and family services stakeholders in Far North Queensland and comprises of positions within each of the following categories:
- Adult Education and Training;
- Early Childhood Education and Care;
- Early years of Schooling and Transition;
- Family and Community Support;
- Health and Well-being;
- Supporting Children with Special Rights;
- Private Providers
- Distinguished Community Members
Community Partners are required to meet face to face twice a year and attend all general meetings. If they are unable to attend a meeting, they must send a representative from their organisation in their place. See Community Partner Positions (below)
If you feel you may be of benefit to this group and can commit to attendance requirements, we invite you to complete a membership form.
(3) Early Childhood Community Networks (ECCNs)
ECCNs are groups of early childhood practitioners and community members in locations across Far North Queensland. These groups collaboratively plan and implement activities and professional development across local schools, early years centres and community services. ECCNs are co-facilitated by a representative from schooling and the early years sector and liaise with a FNECN Community Partner. ECCN members are welcome to become FNECN General members and attend FNECN meetings. For more information Visit the ECCN meetings page for dates and venues
ECCNs are groups of early childhood practitioners and community members in locations across Far North Queensland. These groups collaboratively plan and implement activities and professional development across local schools, early years centres and community services. ECCNs are co-facilitated by a representative from schooling and the early years sector and liaise with a FNECN Community Partner. ECCN members are welcome to become FNECN General members and attend FNECN meetings. For more information Visit the ECCN meetings page for dates and venues
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Keeping us all Connected : Our Community Partners
Our community partners incorporate a variety of children and family services stakeholders in Far North Queensland and comprises of a select number of positions within each of the following categories:
Adult Education and Training; Early Childhood Education and Care; Early Years of Schooling and Transitions; Family and Community Support; Health and Well-being; Supporting Children with Special Rights; Private Sector; and Distinguished Community Members.
Our community partners incorporate a variety of children and family services stakeholders in Far North Queensland and comprises of a select number of positions within each of the following categories:
Adult Education and Training; Early Childhood Education and Care; Early Years of Schooling and Transitions; Family and Community Support; Health and Well-being; Supporting Children with Special Rights; Private Sector; and Distinguished Community Members.
ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Technical and Further Education (TAFE) : -Melanie Clarke - Business Manager Community and Health /Trainer and Assessor TAFE Qld Melanie.Clarke@tafe.qld.edu.au
- University: -Jo Mensinga (TBC)
- Registered Training Organisation: Vacant
- Remote Area Teacher Education Program: Paula Villiers?
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
- Kindergarten: Andrew McLean (FNECN executive) - Early Childhood Education Consultant Creche & Kindergarten a.mclean@candk.asn.au
- Family Care Day: - vacant
- Long Day Care: vacant
- Outside School Hours Care: - vacant
- Department of Education - Early Childhood: Regulation team member
EARLY YEARS OF SCHOOLING AND TRANSITIONS
- State schooling:
- Catholic Education Services:
- Independent Schools:
- Transitions: Irene Goodrich (FNECN executive) Partnerships Facilitator (Early Years) - Department of Education - Early Childhood - irenegoodrich@qed.qld.gov.au
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
- Benevolent Society: Cassy Bishop Manager / Team Leader Child and Family Practitioner - Benevolent Society - Cassy.Bishop@benevolent.org.au
- Mission Australia: Margaret Osmond Program Manger - Mission Australia - OsmondM@missionaustralia.com.au
- Act for Kids: TBC (Local Level Alliance Coordinator ) Act for Kids - courtneyh@actfor kids.com.au
- Smith Family: Donna McCullough (FNECN executive) - Area Manager - Smith Family - donna.mcculloch@thesmithfamily.com.au
- Playgroup: Paula Castle - Area Manager - Playgroup Queensland - PCastle@playgroupqld.com.au
- Wuchopperen Children and Family Centre: Lorna Baker - Manager - Wuchopperen / Children and Family Centre - lbaker@wuchopperen.org.au
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
- Cairns and Hinterland Health Services: Debbie Elder - Snr Social Worker/Clinical Nurse - CYFC Access Unit Cairns Base Hospital and Maria Smith - Advanced Aboriginal Health - Queensland Health - maria.smith@qld.gov.au@health.qle.gov.au
- Wuchopperen Health Service- TBA
- Apunipima Cape York Health Council - TBC
SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL RIGHTS
- Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP) Jennifer Hamilton - Manager - Early Childhood Development Partners (ECDP) - jhami53@eq.edu.au
- Inclusion Support - Natasha McAlister - Hub Manager Regional and Mt Isa - Inclusion Support Services - natasha.mcalister@iaqld.com.au
- Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) Michelle Wattridge - Service Area Manager ECEI - National Disability Inclusion Scheme - Early Childhood Early Intervention - michelle.wattridge@ndis.gov.au
PRIVATE SECTOR AND DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY MEMBERS
- Reesa Sorin: (FNECN executive) Founder of FNECN, Independent - Early Childhood Researcher Art Therapy of children provider reesa.sorin@gmail.com
- Aunty Maureen Mossman: - Community Elder - descendent of the Guaggandji people of Yarrabah - Mpmossam@gmail.com