Our People
First Steps Count Incorporated is a not-for-profit organisation led by a team of qualified, passionate, motivated volunteers.
Originally a Management Committee, the First Steps Count Board of Management was established in 2019.
First Steps Count Inc. acknowledges the input and support of many members of the community over the years working to drive this important project forward.
Board membership is voluntary and is made up of five executive positions (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and PUblic Officer) and non-executive positions.
The Board is made up of leaders in early childhood, business, community and research, representing indigenous and non-indigenous groups.
Rosemary Sinclair AO
Interim President
Anne Gilchrist
Vice President
Sue Russell
Secretary & Public Officer
Arthur Salmon
Treasurer
Clare Brennan
Transition Manager
Melissa Foster
Board Member
Paul Hogan
Board Member
Donna Carrier
Board Member
Steve Atkins
Board Member
Isabel Bungie
Board Member
Denise Russell
Board Member
Janett Watts
Board Member
Russell McFarland, Austin McFarland Architects
Architect / Project Manager
W&G Duber
Builder
Caroline Pidcock
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