Meet the team

Our team are strong in their specialist fields and committed to ensuring continuous and effective long-term service and quality to our members and the early childhood education and care sector.

Our Board

The CCSA board is our governing body that sets and monitors policies for corporate management and oversight.

Ruth Newman

Chair

Joined CCSA’s board in 2010 and is currently an Early Childhood Education consultant, with over 30 years experiences in delivering and leading services for children and families.

Cathryn Albert

Treasurer

Cathryn joined CCSA’s Board in October 2013. Cathryn has extensive experience in early childhood services including family day care, long day care, after school care and preschool.

Jan Langtry

Board Member

Jan joined CCSA’s Board in 2006 and is currently the CEO of Illawarra Area Child Care Ltd (IACC) and Early Childhood Training And Resource Centre (ECTARC).

Julie Frend

Board Member

Julie joined CCSA’s board in 2018. Julie has more than 15 years experience in the sector and is currently the Director of Gunnedah Baptist Community Preschool.

Swee Goh

Board Member

Swee joined the CCSA Board in 2017. Swee has over 25 years experience in the early childhood sector, as both a Teacher/ Director and in regulatory and compliance roles.

Amy Shine

Board Member

Amy joined the CCSA Board in 2017. Amy is currently the Director of Forbes Preschool and has more than 20 years experience working in community based early childhood education and care.

Allison McCartney

Board Member

Allison joined the CCSA Board in 2020. Allison has been working in the Early Childhood sector for sixteen years and is currently the Director at The Hills Community Kindergarten.

Pauline Iacono

Board Member

Pauline joined the CCSA Board in 2020. Pauline has worked as a Teacher in the Early Childhood Sector for more than 30 years and is currently the Director/Nominated Supervisor at Mittagong Preschool.