Our Mirambeena Family
Our Mirambeena Family
Our team of educators
Mary McGilvray
Centre Director
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After 25 years in the higher education sector, Mary transitioned into early childhood education in 2020, bringing extensive experience in governance, leadership, and quality assurance. What began as a career change quickly became a passion, offering her a rewarding new perspective on children’s health, safety, and education. She is committed to supporting each child’s growth by providing strong leadership, empowering a skilled team of educators, and working closely with families to foster a welcoming, inclusive community.
Karin Webber
Administration Manager
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Cathy O'Leary
Educational Leader | Early Childhood Teacher
Butterfly room
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With a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) from Newcastle University, Cathy has dedicated more than 30 years to the early childhood sector, 22 of which have been at Mirambeena Children’s Centre. She is deeply committed to supporting the social and emotional development of children, helping them build the skills they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Rebekah Steffen
Early Childhood Teacher | Kookaburra room
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Rebekah has 14 years of experience in the early childhood sector. After completing her Bachelor degree in 2009, she worked as a relief teacher at Clifford Park Special School for three years before beginning her early childhood journey. Rebekah joined the Mirambeena team in January 2021 and, in her words, has “loved every minute of it.
Karina Wiggins
Early Childhood Teacher | Butterfly room
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Karina has been an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) for 9 years. She holds a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), and has taught in a variety of Early Childhood settings and schools. Karina is passionate about Early Childhood Education and believes that every child has the right to high-quality, fun and inclusive education and care.
Kabari Das Gupta
Group Leader | Possum room
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Over the past 16 years, Kabari has dedicated herself to the early childhood sector. She has always loved working with children, and watching them learn and grow remains her lifelong passion. Originally from Bangladesh, Kabari completed a Diploma in Early Childhood and Social Welfare before beginning her career in early education.
Saru Ghimire
Group Leader | Gumnut room
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Saru is originally from Nepal and has over 21 years of experience in the early childhood sector, beginning her career in Australia in 2000 to 2004. She has worked across a wide range of roles and age groups and, since 2010, has primarily focused on caring for babies. This experience has shaped her professional practice and passion, as she delights in supporting infants’ curiosity, growth, and key developmental milestones.
Louisa Chimhundu
Diploma Educator | Kookaburra room
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Luye Elston
Diploma Educator | Butterfly room
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Kamala Koirala
Diploma Educator | Gumnut room
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Punitha Vasudevan
Diploma Educator | Gumnut room
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Originally from Sri Lanka, Punitha has over 15 years of experience in early childhood education and holds a Preschool Certificate from the United Kingdom and a Diploma in Australia. Punitha’s passion for working with children began when she volunteered at her own child’s nursery, inspiring her to pursue a career in early childhood education. She is passionate about creating safe, nurturing and engaging learning environments where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to learn, grow and develop confidence.
Laura Middleton
Diploma Educator | Kookaburra room
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Vanda Trivedi
Diploma Educator | Kookaburra room
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Sukie Lee
Studying Diploma Educator | Butterfly room
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Maduka Liyanage
Studying Diploma Educator | Possum room
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Dhikra Al-Lami
Cert III Educator
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Peter Thomson
Casual Cert III Educator
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Zoe Allen
Casual Cert III Educator
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Georgia Burr
Cert III Educator
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Bernie Gaslevich
Casual Cert III Educator
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Julie Moore
Cert III Educator | Butterfly room | Cook | Bus Driver
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Rose Panaligan
Casual Educator
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Shazer Simoki
Cert III Educator
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Ambrose Fisk
Trainee Educator
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Ambrose is studying a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care as a school-based trainee. She is interested in early childhood education because she wants to support children during the important early years of their development. Ambrose finds it meaningful to help children build confidence, develop social skills and develop a strong sense of belonging. She enjoys creating safe and positive environments where children feel supported and capable.
Saphira Johnson
Trainee Educator
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Marwa Mohamed
Trainee Educator
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Natalie Weigh
Trainee Educator
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Our commitment
At Mirambeena, we are focused on continuous improvement. As educators, we believe in engaging in critical reflection, participating in ongoing professional learning and supporting research that builds upon our knowledge and that of our profession.
We are committed to being an employer and childcare centre of choice, providing educators with training and development that inspires, supports, and promotes their professional growth. By fostering a skilled and empowered workforce, we ensure every child experiences the highest standards of quality care, learning, and a safe, nurturing environment where their wellbeing is always a priority.
Our rooms
Gumnut
Caring for babies 3 months-2 years, the Gumnut Room provides a calm and nurturing environment for our youngest learners. Experienced educators guide each child with gentle care, providing plenty of space to explore, play, and develop foundational skills in a safe and supportive setting.
Possum
The Possum Room welcomes children 2-3 years with energy, imagination, and discovery. Children can explore an outdoor area for running, climbing, and digging, alongside a dedicated play and art space filled with dress ups, hands on art, and mud play to inspire curiosity. Independence, creativity, and social skills are nurtured in a safe and joyful environment.
Butterfly
Catering to 3-4 year olds, the Butterfly Room provides a warm, play rich, pre-kindy environment where children develop foundational social, emotional, and self-help skills. Through open ended experiences, outdoor discovery, and creative exploration, educators support children to build confidence, independence, and a strong sense of belonging as they take the next steps in their learning journey.
Kookaburra
Designed for 4-5 year olds, the Kookaburra Room offers a stimulating, engaging kindergarten program that nurtures school readiness and lifelong learning. Blending play based learning, nature play, loose parts exploration, and opportunities for safe risk taking, the program fosters curiosity, problem solving, resilience, and collaborative learning in preparation for the transition to Prep.
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