ROCKHAMPTON • YEPPOON • GLADSTONE • TANNUM SANDS • AGNES WATER • TOWN OF 1770 • MACKAY
ROCKHAMPTON • YEPPOON • GLADSTONE • TANNUM SANDS • AGNES WATER • TOWN OF 1770 • MACKAY
ROCKHAMPTON • YEPPOON • GLADSTONE • TANNUM SANDS • AGNES WATER • TOWN OF 1770 • MACKAY
ROCKHAMPTON • YEPPOON • GLADSTONE • TANNUM SANDS • AGNES WATER • TOWN OF 1770 • MACKAY
Hi there! I’m Shana, Managing Director and heart behind the mission. I’m also wife to Brodie and mum to two beautiful girls, Olive and Sage. We live at The Caves, a small rural community 25km north of Rockhampton and own a commercial sweet potato farm which my husband manages.
In 2021, like many parents, I found myself wanting it all; a happy home, thriving social life and an accomplished career – but it wasn’t easy! With childcare challenges, limited family support and resulting mental health decline, The Childminding Co. was born out of my own need for some extra hands and driven by a desire to support burnt out mums and busy families in similar situations as my own.
At the time, I was on maternity leave from my high stress public service job where I worked tirelessly to keep children and our community safe. Using this experience and my knowledge of child psychology and criminology, I went to work on creating a solution which incorporated the fundamentals of traditional childcare, but better. By mid 2022, we were ready to launch! I had proudly created a village for struggling mums that meant they didn’t need to choose between living life to the fullest or keeping their children safe and happy – with The Childminding Co., they (and me) could confidently do both.
“Hello, my name is Charli. A bit about myself – I’m in my 5th and final year of Dentistry. I’m from the Sunshine Coast originally where I have babysat privately for 9 years and for another agency for 4 years (Nannies of Noosa). My other background of casual work includes lifeguarding and children’s swim instructing. I’m looking forward to hopefully meeting you guys soon.”
“My name is Kerry. Children are my life and my greatest love. I have extensive experience providing care and education to children from birth to 18years. I was a mother of 3 before I turned 22 and worked as a family daycare provider until my last child entered school. I then entered centre care in 1995 and worked my way through the ranks from unqualified Assistant to Centre Director. I left centre based care in 2023 and am currently working also as a part-time Therapeutic Residential Youth Worker. I hold an Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services and a Diploma in Child, Youth and Family Intervention. Look forward to connecting with you soon.”
“Hi my name is Kelly and I have been working in child care for about 20 years. I have been a nanny, a babysitter, worked in long day care and now currently working in OSHC. I most enjoy working closely one on one with children and their families. I cannot wait to meet you.”
“Hello! I’m Suriya, for the past 3 years I’ve worked across both Early Childhood Education and Outside School Hours Care and am currently working as an Educator at St Francis Catholic Primary School OSHC and am a School Chaplain at Calliope State School. My heart is to support young people and their families and am currently studying my Diploma of Youth Work. I am a leader within my church Youth Ministry. I love playing soccer and pickleball and look forward to meeting you and your family.”
“Hello, my name is Megan. I have worked in the formal Early Childhood Industry for over 10 years and during this time I completed my Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and commenced my Diploma. I love that working for The Childminding Co. allows me to get to know children and their families on a deeper more meaningful level. And coordinating events brings out my creative and fun side. I am a mum of four myself; two boys and two girls and through them have learnt many ways to manage and embrace additional needs such as ADHD, ADD and CF. In my spare time I like to go camping and adventuring with my family or curl up with a good book for some “me” time.”
“Hi, I’m Bec! I’m a mum of four with 20+ years of experience working in different roles with children and families – from remote children’s services to childcare centres and vacation care settings. I am currently a post natal care provider, working to support mums in various ways. I have experience with all ages from newborn to preteen. I love to engage with children’s curiosity, and their love of things they are most interested in!”