Koala Room
Outdoor Fun
Welcome to the Koala Room. This is the room with allocations for 4 babies and 10 two year olds.
To read up on our Learning Programmes and Philosophy click here.
Positions and Fees
The Koala Room has 14 positions. 10 two year olds and 4 babies.
Our fees are kept to a minimum as we are a Community based not for profit Centre. Parents who are eligible for Child Care Benefit may pay as low as $12.42 per day. In addition, working/studying parents will receive a rebate of 50% of their contribution to fees.
Please Contact Us for availability
Policies
Staff
This room is managed by Terri Anne McRae, Karly Jeffrey, Jodi Orr, Melissa Stace.
New room staff photo coming soon.
Terri-Anne McRae
Hi, to all the wonderful families of Galloway. For those who don't know me already my name is Terri-Anne McRae, although I preferred to be called TA (Mum has only ever called me Terri-Anne when I was in trouble). I am a born and bred Armidillian, growing up on the east side of Armidale. Having three older brothers I was very spoilt. My schooling was at Newling and Duval before having a year off before studying for my chosen career in Child Care at the Armidale TAFE.
At the end of 1992 I moved to the big smoke of Sydney. I worked in Before & After School Care and eventually becoming a co-ordinator at a B&ASC in the Eastern Suburbs. I returned to Armidale at the end of 1997 for family reasons. After 6 years of Child Care I was fortunate to join the Galloway Team and have never looked back. I love and enjoy watching each and every child's growth and development, also working with all the dedicated staff. I look forward to many more years here at Galloway. Thank you.
Karly Jeffrey
Jodi Orr
See Jodi's profile on our Storytelling and Music Page
Melissa Stace
Hi, I'd like to thank all the parents who have made me feel welcome. I am an original Armidillian. I have worked 10mths after school care and casual work at Hobbit and Galloway. I completed my Cert 111 in August 08 and love my profession.
I am a big soccer fan and love to read. My favourite things are pasta, chocolate milk the movie Pearl Harbour and sadly I haven't found a favourite song yet, too many to choose. Give me time I'm young!
In 2012 I will be upgrading my qualifications and externally studying for my Diploma in Children's Services.