Anglicare NSW South NSW West & ACT is proud to honour Goulburn Family Day Care Educator, Maddison Lord, who has won Regional Educator of the year for Goulburn and Southern Tablelands in the 2022 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards.
Maddison, who has worked for the past three years as an Educator with Anglicare’s Goulburn Family Day Care service operating Payton’s Place Family Day Care, says that the role allows her the flexibility she needs to also care for her own family.
“I have three children who are under six years of age and one of my children has additional needs. With a role like this I can choose my hours and make sure that my children are cared for too,” says Maddison. “I feel really supported by Anglicare and the other Educators who have a lot of experience. The relationships with the other staff and with the parents of the children I care for are my favourite part about this role.”
Katie Beelen-Smith, Anglicare’s Goulburn Family Day Care Director, says that Maddison’s award is well deserved. “Maddie is a vibrant and enthusiastic Educator who creates beautiful environments for young people and is focused on inclusion, family and respect. We’re so happy to have her as part of the team.”
Anglicare is currently looking for further family day care Educators to join their team. “I encourage people to consider a role like this,” says Maddison. “It’s a really great stepping stone that opens doors into Early Childhood Education.”
For more information about becoming a Family Day Care Educator, phone (02) 4823 4000 or email familydaycare@anglicare.com.au
