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What a fabulous night with Linda Santangeli at the Child Australia Early Childhood Learning and Development Sector Awards✨ Wanslea is very proud to partner with Child Australia and other sector partners to support and recognize the incredible educators and ECEC services providing first class care and learning for our little people! It was our privilege to sponsor the Outstanding Commitment to Reconciliation and Cultural Responsiveness Award. A big congratulations to all of the awards finalists and winners- you are all amazing ⭐ Hats off to the judging panel who no doubt had a very difficult job selecting the winners from such a high caliber field. Well done to Tina Holtom and the team at Child Australia on a wonderful event 👏 👏 👏 We'll look forward to continuing our collaboration with you.

Wanslea had the honour of hosting Child Advocate Sharla Abdullah at our facility! 🤝Sharla is dedicated to championing the rights of every child in our care, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. 👧👦 She's here to support our children, offering advocacy services and a listening ear whenever they need it. 💬 We're committed to working closely with Sharla and her office to continuously improve our care system for the benefit of all our kids. 🌈 Thank you, Sharla, for your invaluable work! 🙌 #ChildAdvocate #ChildrensRights #Advocacy #MakingADifference #Wanslea🌟👏

🌟 Farewell to a Remarkable Leader, Robyn Whadjuk Ballardong Yorga Collard! 🌟 It is with bittersweet emotions that we bid farewell to Robyn, a truly exceptional member of our community. As a proud Whadjuk Ballardong Yorga from Perth, Robyn has brought immense wisdom, compassion, and cultural insight to everything she does. Robyn's dedication to developing cultural education programs and providing invaluable cultural safety advice from an Aboriginal perspective has left an unforgettable mark on Wanslea. Her passion for building capacity and fostering understanding with all whom she encounters has been truly inspiring. Robyn's tenacious advocacy for Aboriginal education showcases her commitment to creating positive change and ensuring equitable opportunities for all. As Robyn embarks on the next chapter of her journey, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for her invaluable contributions to Wanslea and wish her continued success and fulfillment in all her endeavours. Your legacy will continue to inspire us, Robyn! Wishing you all the best from all of us at Wanslea!

On Monday, April 22nd, we were delighted to host a special visit from Member for Swan, Cassie Rowe, at our Belmont Office. It was an honour to welcome Cassie as she came to congratulate Wanslea on receiving the Department of Communities WA Women’s Grant for its Grandcare Wellness Weekends. Cassie's presence truly added to the celebration of this achievement, and we're incredibly grateful for her support. This grant will enable us to further our mission of promoting wellness and care in our community by offering respite opportunities for grandmothers with the full time care of their grandchildren. A big thank you to Cassie for taking the time to visit us and for her commitment to supporting initiatives like ours. We're excited about the positive impact this grant will have, and we're looking forward to the journey ahead. #WellnessGrant #Grandcare #CommunitySupport #Wanslea #wellnessretreat Picture left to right: Jess Moniodis, Research Development Officer – Wendy Prete, Coordinator, Grandcare & Children and Parenting Support – Paul Fitzgerald, Operations Manager – Cassie Rowe, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia – Clinton Roth, Chief Operating Officer – Anita Lumbus, PhD, Senior Research and Evaluation Officer.

We're thrilled to announce that our new Early Learning and Development Centre (ELDC) is set to open its doors in the coming months! Located on the grounds of the Stirling Adriatic Club, the state-of-the-art Wanslea Stirling ELDC will offer 72 places, and we're already receiving fantastic interest from families eager to join our waitlist. Earlier this month, we had the honor of hosting Dr. Anne Aly, Minister for Early Childhood Education and Youth, and Federal member for Cowan, for a walkthrough of the new centre. Dr. Aly was deeply engaged in learning about the innovative collaboration between two not-for-profit organizations, which aims to deliver high-quality early learning opportunities for our community. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to open our doors and welcome families into our new centre! Together, we're shaping a brighter future for early childhood education. #WansleaStirlingELDC #EarlyLearning #CommunityCollaboration 🏫✨Dr. Anne Aly Stirling Adriatic Centre Jo Sadler Clinton Roth Linda Santangeli

🌟📸 Thank you for joining us at the Midland Community Consultation Event for a preview of our Early Learning & Development Centre in Midland! 🌟📸 Your presence and insights made the occasion truly special. Together, we're shaping a brighter future for our little ones and our community. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this exciting journey together! #WansleaMidland #EarlyLearning #CommunityEngagement 🏫✨ #tomahawk

MIDLAND COMMUNITY CONSULTATION EVENT - 15th March 2024 To all Stakeholders - You're invited to an exclusive preview of the upcoming Wanslea Early Learning and Development Centre, nestled in the heart of the Midland community. This new development that promises to redefine early childhood education in our neighborhoud! Your insight and support are incredibly important to us. We believe that our new centre will not only provide much-needed services to families in the Midland area but also contribute to the overall well-being and development of the community. 👉 Learn about our vision and mission for the centre and how it aligns with our commitment to early childhood education and development. 👉 Engage with our team of experts and ask questions about the development process, timelines, and features. 👉 Share your thoughts, suggestions, an ideas to help shape the future of childcare in our community. To secure your spot or for more information, please click here: https://lnkd.in/geuH9i7n #midland #earlylearning #midlanddevelopment #wanslea #communityengagement #communitydevelopment

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to welcome two exceptional individuals to the Wanslea family as our newest additions to the Board of Directors! Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Kelly Worlock and Melinda Simpson, who bring a wealth of experience and passion to our organisation. Kelly joins us with extensive experience in aged care, disability services, and public health. Currently COO at Brightwater Care Group, she drives operational success and fosters purpose-driven cultures. Melinda brings 25+ years of expertise in mining, oil and gas, health, and higher education sectors. As the Director of Health and Safety at WA's largest university, she fosters safety cultures worldwide. Their collective expertise and diverse perspectives will undoubtedly enrich our board discussions and help steer Wanslea towards even greater success in our mission to support children and young people to grow and develop, safely. Please join us in congratulating Kelly and Melinda on their appointment to the Wanslea Board of Directors. We look forward to their invaluable contributions and the exciting journey ahead! 👉 Find out more about them – https://lnkd.in/gjMeuGSf #Wanslea #BoardMembers #Welcome #CommunityLeadership

After an exhaustive two-year search one of Western Australia’s oldest not-for-profit children and youth service providers has secured over 4000sqm of modern buildings set on 1ha of land in the tranquil Curtin-Bentley Precinct. As leaders in the sector Wanslea is seeking to build on its experience and develop a campus dedicated to improving young lives across the State and beyond. CEO, Jo Sadler says “This will allow Wanslea to realise our vision of bringing together the best minds in a contemporary, collaborative space, and furthering the body of evidence to ensure children and young people can thrive and become their best versions of themselves.” This groundbreaking achievement, which will provide a pivotal service for the children of Western Australia. Expected to open in 2025 the expansive two-building, two-storey facility is now undergoing fitout to create an innovative series of cutting-edge spaces that encourages development of the social, physical and mental wellbeing of children and young people all from a single integrated location. It will be focussed on practical outcomes and becoming a beacon in Western Australia that informs and improves children and youth services into the future through its evidence-based philosophy. Wanslea welcomes approaches from aligned research & service partners in this space, who may see mutual benefits from being co-located on the Wanslea campus to collaboratively drive even greater outcomes. Enquiries: Taylor Lawton, (08) 6165-3520

Earlier this month, we hosted Wanslea's inaugural meeting of our new Cultural Advisory Committee. The committee's members comprises of Wanslea staff, Aboriginal Elders and community members, Carol Ryder, Jo Sadler, Vicky Hill, Robyn Whadjuk Ballardong Yorga Collard, Rodney Carpio and Lennett Sandy The group will provide expert advice to our Executive and Board teams to further support us in being a culturally safe and responsive organisation.