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Karen Harvey-Collings
Chairperson
Active board member since 2006 holding various positions including secretary and deputy chair. Attended Boeing Reserve Playgroup Strathmore with her three children. Has a masters in organisational psychology and a professional background in project management, organisational behaviour and change management consulting. |
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Rebecca Middleton
Expert member
Appointed for her regional, membership and HR expertise. Married to Scott with three school-aged children, Sarah, Jack and Rachel. Background and professional focus in agricultural related fields, both rural and urban. Current position is project based contract work. |
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Kath Cape
Expert member
Kath Cape has a long professional association with playgroups as an earlychildhood professional, manager and policy advisor in both state and local government. She has a Masters in Policy and has been an appointed board member since 2011. |
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Rachael Flottman
Expert member
Rachel was appointed to the board as an expert member in 2011. When not on the board, she is a lecturer in early childhood education at the University of Melbourne and has a particular interest in early childhood policy implementation. |
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Kate Booth
Elected member
Proud Gundit-jmara and Gunai/Kurnai Aboriginal woman. Mother to one incredible son. Currently a Koorie Engagement Support Officer (early years specialist) at DEECD. Passionate about the early years. Joined Playgroup Victoria’s board after experiencing impressive support and inclusion provided while attending Koorie Playgroup. |
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Nicole Mina
Elected member
Full time mother to three after several years in hospitality, apprenticeships, session training and human resources in hotel and training industries. Completing a Business Management-Human Resources degree. Attending Avondale Anklebiters Playgroup, Avondale Heights, with all her children, chairing and coordinating the playgroup over the past three years. |
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