Graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2003: Bachelor of Primary Education

Graduated from Riverina Murray Institute of Higher Education (now CSU) 1983: Bachelor of Social Welfare

Fully NESA accredited as a Proficient Teacher

Prior to teaching Janine had an extensive career in the social welfare space working with vulnerable families.

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Janine has worked for over 12 years in the early intervention area. This work has involved supporting children and their families around developmental delays and disability. She made the change to this area to achieve a lifelong goal of working with and supporting families at the beginning of their journey. She has provided specific support through a coaching approach in the early years. Janine believes that providing support in the early years has lifelong positive implications and benefits for children and their families.

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Janine is passionate about the inclusion and participation of children in all their natural environments. She works closely with all key people involved in the child’s care and well-being. This is achieved through building strong and supportive relationships and an understanding about child development. Janine provides support through individual work, group programs and visits to early childhood settings.

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Supporting Transition to school is a key focus for Janine. She has extensive experience with providing group programs and individual supports that build skills and capacity to negotiate the move to school. She works closely with families, early childhood settings and schools to ensure that this process is inclusive and that the right supports are available at the right time for each child.

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She has worked with the NDIS during its formative stage and since its inception. Janine believes strongly in the capacity building model that the NDIS provides.

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Janine also has a passion for supporting the development of social and emotional skills in young children. She has obtained accreditation to deliver the Westmead feelings program. She has also received training in the Does This Child Need Help program to support families at the very beginning of their journey. Janine believes strongly in a family centred approach that builds the capacity of families to make a difference in their child’s life across the lifespan.