Who's Who?!
Rowan - Director
Originally from the UK, Rowan has been at Arabanoo since July 2013 and has over 20 years experience in sports coaching and over 13 years in childcare management. He has a degree in Leisure Management and Diploma in Play work.
His main responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of running the Centre, recruitment, policies and procedures and finance.
Jennifer - Assistant Director - Education & People
Also from the UK, Jen joined Arabanoo in February 2017 after a career change from Primary School Teaching. She has a degree in Primary Education and English Literature with a Teaching Certificate.
Jen specialises in Early Years working closely with Kindergarten and Year one children. Her main responsibilities include staffing, programming and the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
Marije - Assistant Director - Operations & Service Management
Marije (Mariah) is from the Netherlands and has an advanced diploma in Business Secretary & Office Management and has completed a Cert IV in Children’s Services. Marije joined the Arabanoo team in May 2012.
Her main responsibilities include enrolments, bookings, all communication with families, planning vacation care and managing extra-curricular activities.
Marije isn't just stuck in the office and loves being on the floor with the children. She can be found on either campus or down at the front gate welcoming or saying goodbye to you and your child.