Meet Our Respite Leadership Team
Program Manager , Tanya Gallas
Tanya oversees the adult and children ’ s respite service , holiday camps , recreational programs and day options . The Child Services Supervisor Christina and Adult Services Supervisor Lillian support Tanya to operate the Daveron Park Respite Cottages , which is a very important service for EBL supporting over 100 families of children with developmental disabilities . Tanya has been busy contacting families and improving the service compliance , processes , and systems over the past 3 months . In particular , we have had very positive feedback about the changes she and the team have made to the ‘ booking-in ’ process . If you wish to speak with her directly , please call the office on 8252 1000 or her mobile on 0477 600 083 .
Tanya ’ s Profile Tanya is a dedicated mother to her two children . She has lived experience of disability and an in-depth understanding of developmental dyspraxia . In particular , her personal experience of early therapeutic intervention for her son has been a key motivator in building a career in disability , child , and adolescent welfare . Tanya has a history of meeting compliance in the childcare industry , including operational and staff management . She has worked in the childcare industry for 11.5 years across all age groups ( 6 weeks – 12 years ). Including in a Team Leader and Director role . She has managed a team of 22 staff and managed the operations of a 76-place centre . This experience has involved supporting various children with additional needs , helping them to transition into an inclusive environment within the centre , assisting with individual therapy sessions , support planning , and implementation . Her experience working within EBL in a support worker and service coordinator position over many years makes her well suited to managing the respite service . Especially , in an environment of increasing NDIS legislative compliance and workforce sustainability risks . We are delighted with her progress in the role of Program Manager .
Child Services Supervisor , Christina Schubert
Christina works alongside Tanya to oversee the children ’ s respite service . Many of you already know Christina as a passionate and caring support worker from Daveron Park Childrens service . If you wish to speak with her directly please call the office on 8255 5411 .
Christina ’ s Profile Christina is a devoted grandmother to three-year-old Javier diagnosed with T21 at birth . She is a strong advocate for children with disability and extremely passionate about safeguarding and early therapeutic intervention .
Christina enjoys all aspects of her work at EBL . In particular , she is motivated by a strong sense of purpose to make a positive impact on those children she supports . In her words , “ I enjoy making each and every child feel special . If I can make them smile and feel at ease I know my work is making a difference ”.
Christina has first-hand experience of the benefits of early intervention through supporting her grandson Javier , who has progressed in leaps and bounds achieving all developmental milestones due to the intensive therapy interventions he has received in the family home .
Christina is a strong advocate for people with disabilities and is committed to making a genuine difference . Her role as Supervisor of the children ’ s service is integral to supporting Tanya and the team in delivering a quality , caring and compassionate service .
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