Family Day Care has always held a unique and powerful place within Australia’s early education and care system.

And it often operates quietly — without the visibility or recognition it deserves.

Over many years working across the sector — in leadership, governance and advocacy — I have seen firsthand both the strength of Family Day Care services and the pressure they carry.

I have represented and advocated to government through a number of advisory committees, contributing to policy discussions that shape our sector. I have also served as an Approved Provider for one of Australia’s largest non-government Family Day Care and In-Home Care services, with direct responsibility for compliance, workforce, finance and strategic sustainability.

These experiences have given me a deep appreciation of the complexity services navigate every day.

Too often, service leaders are working tirelessly in their business, with little space to work on it.

FDC Insights & Diagnostics was created to provide that space.

My focus is simple: bring clarity to complexity.

Through structured diagnostics, meaningful data interpretation and practical strategic insight, I help services understand what is really happening within their operations — financially, regulatorily and culturally.

Family Day Care matters deeply — particularly for regional, flexible and small-group care communities across Australia. It deserves sustainable systems and informed leadership.

If I can contribute to strengthening that foundation, then this work is worthwhile.

Founder, FDC Insights & Diagnostics