Enrolment

Welcome to the Campbelltown Centre

Our Staff

Alicia
Alicia Ryzko
Director
Sobia
Sobia Ejaz
Educational Leader & Room Leader
Samina
Samina Chishti
Room Leader
Shafiqun
Shafiqun
Diploma Educator
Mariam
Mariam Abdo
Diploma Educator
Parul
Parulunnessa Molla
Diploma Educator
Melissa
Melissa Bell
Diploma Educator
Kayla
Kayla Cross
Diploma Educator
Jasmine
Jasmine Thompson
Diploma Educator
Tori
Tori Fishpool
Certificate III Educator
Liane
Liane Lynch
Certificate III Educator
Chloe
Chloe
Certificate III Educator
Priyanka
Priyanka
Certificate III Educator
Ariana
Ariana
Certificate III Educator

Trained and Responsible Educators

All educators and staff are required to complete the mandatory training relevant to their roles, including training that supports their understanding of child safety, child protection and their responsibilities when working with children.

We recognise that child safety requires ongoing learning and vigilance. Our team participates in regular child protection and safeguarding training to ensure our knowledge and practices remain current. This supports educators to confidently recognise potential signs of abuse, neglect or harm and to respond appropriately in accordance with our policies, procedures and legal obligations.

Safeguarding in Everyday Practice

Safeguarding children is embedded into our everyday practices. Our educators use a range of safeguarding techniques to help create a safe and protective environment, including:
  • Maintaining appropriate and active supervision of children at all times.
  • Building respectful and professional relationships with children while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
  • Creating environments where children feel comfortable expressing their feelings and raising concerns.
  • Encouraging children to speak up and ensuring their voices are listened to and taken seriously.
  • Being alert to changes in a child's behaviour, emotional wellbeing or interactions.
  • Following appropriate procedures when concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing arise.
  • Maintaining professional boundaries and ensuring interactions with children are transparent and appropriate.
  • Using safe and respectful approaches to personal care and supporting children's individual needs.
  • Working collaboratively with families to support children's safety, wellbeing and development.
  • Regularly reviewing our practices, policies and environments to identify and minimise potential risks.

A Culture Where Children Are Heard

We believe children should feel comfortable expressing their feelings, asking questions and speaking up if something makes them uncomfortable or unsafe. Our educators build trusting, respectful relationships with children and encourage them to communicate their needs and concerns.

We listen to children, take their concerns seriously and create opportunities for their voices and perspectives to be heard.

Safe, Respectful and Inclusive Practices

Our Centre promotes positive and respectful interactions between educators, children and families. We maintain appropriate professional boundaries and follow our child protection, supervision, risk management and safety procedures to help ensure children are protected throughout their time at Pelican.

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where every child is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, culture, abilities or individual circumstances.

Working Together With Families

Child safety is a shared responsibility. We value open communication with parents and carers and encourage families to raise any questions, concerns or feedback regarding their child’s safety and wellbeing.

At Pelican, safeguarding is not simply a policy — it is part of who we are and how we care for children every day.

Every child has the right to be safe. Every child has the right to be heard. Every child deserves to be treated with care, dignity and respect.