Playgroup Tasmania is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children. Everyone has a role to play in keeping children safe from harm and creating child safe and child friendly communities.

Playgroup Tasmania acknowledges that we live, work and play on Aboriginal land, land of the palawa people of lutruwita (Tasmania). We pay our respects to the Tasmanian Aboriginal community, to elders past and present and to all those who continue caring for country, sharing stories and upholding rights.

Meet our people

Our staff

Jacinda Armstrong

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CEO

Jacinda is experienced and well-equipped to ensure the voices of Tasmanian families and children are heard by decision-makers.

Bec Bowen

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Coordinator, Early Support Programs

“I love seeing playgroups thrive as welcoming, inclusive spaces where families connect, children learn through play and communities grow stronger together.”

Alison Keddie

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Quality & Impact Lead

“I love seeing smiles, hearing laughter and watching connections grow between children, parents and caregivers.”

Andrea Read

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Coordinator of Playgroup Programs, Volunteer & Community Impact

“Playgroups are a great opportunity for families to build friendships with people who are at the same stage of their parenting experience.”

Rosie Schaller

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Playgroup Facilitator & Family Linker

“It is really delightful to see friendships and networks evolve from weekly playgroup gatherings.”

Erin Honess

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Administration & Business Support Officer

“Playgroups play a vital role supporting families to connect and children to flourish.”

Codie Baylis

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Playgroup Facilitator, Early Support & Inclusion and Family Linker

“I love giving children a voice and helping caregivers feel confident to advocate for their children.”

Jeddah Miley-Scott

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Playgroup Facilitator, Early Support & Inclusion

“Playgroups create important opportunities for children to play and learn together.”

Andrea Romero

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Playgroup Development Practitioner, South

“Children flourish when they have safe spaces where they’re encouraged to simply be children.”

Alice Wallen

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Playgroup Development Practitioner, North

“Connections built in inclusive playgroup environments create supportive networks for families that are invaluable.”

Amanda Treanor

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Project Lead, Intergenerational Program & Children’s Week

“I enjoy creating inclusive spaces that bring older and younger generations together in ways that foster empathy, connection and community wellbeing.”

Amy Branch

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Playgroup Facilitator, Early Support & Inclusion

“I love seeing new parents attend playgroup and realise they aren't alone in their experiences.”

Amirah Omwuegbuzie

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Playgroup Assistant

“I enjoy seeing children express their creativity while parents connect and feel supported in warm and inclusive community spaces.”

Ashley Pearce

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Playgroup Assistant

“I love working with families to see them grow and thrive through fun and play.”

Our Board

Kaitlyn Graham

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Board Chair

Ben McCulloch

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Board Member

Bill Fulton

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Board Member

Steph Brake

Steph Brake
Board Member

Robert Alderson

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Board Member

Sara White

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Board Member

Bron Lewis

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Board Member

Katie Brighella

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Board Member

Lucy Hawkes

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Board Member

“I love leading our playgroup because I get to meet new families, build friendships with them, and help others do the same."