First Steps Count Child and Community Centre is a thriving hub in Taree, NSW, offering activities and programs designed to support children aged 0-12 and their families in a safe, welcoming environment.
We want to encourage people to work differently – working in partnership with families and encouraging organisations to work together to achieve better outcomes.
First Steps Count is a not-for-profit and registered charity bringing to life this thriving hub for families in Taree.
We are so grateful to our supporters and funding partners who have helped us bring our vision to life and continue to invest to support our impact.
OUR VISION - All young people are loved and safe, have material basics, are healthy, are learning and are participating and have a positive sense of identity and culture.
OUR PURPOSE - First Steps Count Child and Community Centre works collaboratively with children, families and the community in the Manning Valley, on the NSW Mid North Coast, to achieve the needs, hopes and dreams of our children. Children first in everything we do.
OUR VALUES
Work Together – Our purpose can only be realised if we work together
Value Every Person - We make everyone feel welcome
Learn Everyday - We share our resources, knowledge and skills and are open to learning and development.
Be Courageous - We are brave in our conversations and decision making. We are not afraid of the challenging moments.
Adaptable - We can flex and change according to the needs of our community.
Meet the Team
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CLARE BRENNAN
Centre Director
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Toni Carson
Centre Leader
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JO BURGE
Centre Navigator (Karitane)
OUR BOARD
The FSC Board is made up of a group of dedicated volunteers drawn from the local community. We currently have a vacancy for the position of Treasurer and are recruiting. If you are interested in joining the Board as Treasurer please click here to download the Expression of Interest form.
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Clare Rogers
CHAIR
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Sue Russell
DEPUTY CHAIR
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Julie Blatch
ACTING - TREASURER
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Gemma Death
SECRETARY
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Barbara Campany
MEMBER
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Katrina Carlon
MEMBER
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Melissa Foster
MEMBER
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Leigh King
MEMBER
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Alex Lewers
MEMBER