About the Committee of Management

 

 

Hi everyone,

Term 2 seems to have flown by! While the focus has remained on providing a variety of activities for the children, there have also been some exciting developments behind the scenes at Ada Mary.

Term 2:

• We’ve been working diligently with the council on some planned building maintenance and improvements.
• Big congratulations to Brodie and Christie for stepping up as temporary Educators Leaders. We’re excited for their contributions!

Social Committee Events:

• Calling all BBQ & Fundraiser enthusiasts! Our next fundraiser event is a Bunnings BBQ on the 25th of August and we’re looking for volunteers to help out throughout the day. Please reach out if you would like to contribute. We will send more details through emails soon.

Vacancies:

• If you are looking for extra day(s) for your child (ren) at Ada Mary, we have a few vacancies at the moment. Please refer to our regular emails or have a chat with Kirsty.

Looking Ahead:

• Committee Recruitment (2025): Are you interested in shaping Ada Mary’s future? The committee is seeking nominations for 2025, as several current members are stepping down. This creates opportunities for new members to get involved! We can provide details about open positions and the committee structure upon request.

Stay Connected:

Remember, we have helpful WhatsApp groups for each room. These groups are a great way to stay up-to-date on events, lost items, birthday party updates, and coordinating playdates. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need a link to your child’s group.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or feedback for the committee.

Sincerely,

Steph

The Role of the Committee of Management

The Ada Mary A’Beckett Children’s Centre is a co- operative managed by parents who use the service.   All parents with children enrolled in the Centre must become members of the Ada Mary A’Beckett Association, and as such are eligible to become committee members.

The committee work in conjunction with the director to ensure that the Centre at all times meets all set standards and regulations as per the Education and Care Services National Regulations The director informs the committee of the daily running of the Centre and brings any issues to their attention and reports to the committee at the monthly committee meeting.  The director can also arrange an interim meeting with various office bearers, such as the secretary and the treasurer as required. 

The committee is the employer of all staff and is listed as the responsible persons with the department of human services.  All staff are under the daily direction of the Centre director, and the committee appoints a staff liaison officer to support staff to deal with matters with the director. 

The committee are required to abide by the “Incorporation’s Act” and are also under the guises of the City of Port Phillip, as the Centre receives council sponsorship, in terms of use of the facility, maintenance of the grounds and facilities and a monetary contribution twice a year.

All committee positions are voluntary and are in place for an operational year, being from one AGM to the next.  Vacancies on the committee can be filled throughout the year though all positions are vacated at the AGM and members if standing again, can be re-elected to an office bearing position for no more than five consecutive years.

 

What does a management committee do?

 

• Acts on behalf of the members and clients of the organisation and is accountable to them.
• Has legal responsibilities under the associations Incorporations reform Act 2012 www.consumer.vic.gov.au
• Sets the goals and priorities of the centre – after consulting with parents and staff and considering community needs and expectations.
• Plans and evaluates the services provided and projects undertaken.
• Decides how funds are to be obtained and allocated, and monitors financial performance through budgeting.
• Employs staff and ensures that adequate provisions are allocated.
• Delegates responsibilities to enable the work of the organisation to be achieved.
• Determines its own structures, systems and processes, including ways of resolving disputes within the organisation.
• Ensures that premises, equipment and supplies are appropriate.
• Maintains adequate records and undertakes all necessary administrative tasks.

 

Committee members 2024

Committee Member	Children	Room
Steph Taupin	Robin Provost	Preschool
Jasmine Garoni	Chloe Garoni	Preschool
Prue Yeung	Beau Burrell	Kinder 3
Janetta Smith	Fletcher Smith	Preschool
Rachel Smith	Tom MacGregor	Preschool
Chrissie Straw	Archie Straw Ted Straw	Kinder 3  Bandicoot
Ellen Heyting	Remy Heyting   Raina Heyting	Koala  Kinder 3
Lana Jefree	Eva Patterson	Kinder 3
Christina Loriente	Anastasia Loriente	Platypus
Lindsay Kan	Alexis Kan	Kinder 3
Regina Staeb	Leonard Staeb	Kinder 3
Andrew Wynne	Harry Wynne	Preschool
Jane Weiler	William Trewhella Ruby Trewhella	Preschool Kinder 3
Elise Hervault	Ezio Herviou	Kinder 3
Catherine Miller	Brandon Bailey	Preschool
Bernadette Dower (Our Director)