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Early Years Lifespan Action Group
The Early Years Lifespan Action Group brings together practitioners, educators, service providers and community members who care about the start of life in the Barossa. The group focuses on children from birth to age 12 and the families who support them, covering early learning, health and development, family wellbeing, social connection and access to services.
Our Focus
Our work focuses on:
Making it easier for families to find and access the support they need, when they need it
Strengthening the connections between health, education, and community services
Reaching families who are hardest to reach including working families, isolated carers, and those navigating complex systems
Creating low-barrier, welcoming spaces where children and families can grow, connect, and belong
Name | Organisation / Role |
Kate Blacksell - Chair | Department of Human Services |
Melissa Whitrow | The Barossa Council |
Ali Sanderson | iSee Church |
Yasmin Harman-Smith | The Kids Research Institute |
Jo Hermann | School Ministries |
Skye Reimann | SA Health |
Bill Gransbury | Enhance Barossa Mental Health |
Ali Murch | Ali Murch OT |
Tarnya Eggleton | KindMilk |
Carly Bergen | Redeemer Lutheran School |
Alex Stoke | Nuriootpa Primary School |
Natalie Gallarello | Office for Early Childhood Development |
Committee Members
Governance
Community voice shaped the priorities in the Wellbeing and Inclusion Plan. The Early Years Lifespan Action Group now brings that community together to implement the Plan's focus areas across the region, turning them into practical actions for children and families.
The Barossa Council provides the structure, coordination and resources to support this work, including through a Council Collaborative Partner who works between the group and Council. The group's progress feeds into The Barossa Council's annual wellbeing report.
Formal Terms of Reference for the Barossa Wellbeing Network are still being finalised.
Meetings & Updates
The Early Years Lifespan Action Group meets bi-monthly. Minutes are available on request.
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