Our Vision
To create a warm and safe environment to enhance children’s learning through creative play and experience, and to extend connections between a child’s family and community life.
Our Mission
At John Street, our mission is to provide quality education and care for every child in a safe, warm and welcoming environment, to enable children to develop a sense of identity, independence and confidence for their transition to school. It is our commitment to our families:
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Our Director
Director: Leanne Robertson
Welcome to John Street, a family orientated, child focused community in the heart of Fitzroy.
Our centre aims to support children and families, through the most important and crucial learning years of a child's life, through fostering strong, trusting relationships, a holistic approach to development and empowering each child to embrace their individuality and reach their full potential as a valued member of their community.
I believe strongly in the power of relationship building, and understand that a foundation rooted in trust is crucial for creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment where children (and families) feel appreciated and heard. I also believe in the power of art, and as someone who embraces creativity in all it's forms, I am excited to be given the opportunity to bring all manner of art experiences and creativity programs to John Street.
I whole heartedly advocate for a collaborative approach at John Street, that brings together children, families and the wider community in a collective learning journey. Being deeply dedicated to the welfare of our John Street family, I feel extremely proud and privileged to work alongside this outstanding team, and to be entrusted with the care and education of such extraordinary children. Together, we are crafting a future where every child flourishes, every family feels supported and every team member is inspired/inspiring.
Our centre aims to support children and families, through the most important and crucial learning years of a child's life, through fostering strong, trusting relationships, a holistic approach to development and empowering each child to embrace their individuality and reach their full potential as a valued member of their community.
I believe strongly in the power of relationship building, and understand that a foundation rooted in trust is crucial for creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment where children (and families) feel appreciated and heard. I also believe in the power of art, and as someone who embraces creativity in all it's forms, I am excited to be given the opportunity to bring all manner of art experiences and creativity programs to John Street.
I whole heartedly advocate for a collaborative approach at John Street, that brings together children, families and the wider community in a collective learning journey. Being deeply dedicated to the welfare of our John Street family, I feel extremely proud and privileged to work alongside this outstanding team, and to be entrusted with the care and education of such extraordinary children. Together, we are crafting a future where every child flourishes, every family feels supported and every team member is inspired/inspiring.
Our Board of Management
As a Co-operative under the Co-operation Act 1996, John Street is a parent-managed non-profit organisation. In accordance with the Co-operative’s rules, the Board of Management actively encourages all members to participate in all aspects of the management and daily activities of the Co-operative. Each parent becomes a shareholder/member and is eligible to vote at general meetings, stand for election to the board, and take a role in the management of John Street.
Staff members are able to become members/shareholders and vote at general meetings and can be elected to the Board. Under the rules, parents must compromise at least 80% of the membership of the Co-operative at any one time. Parents and staff with ideas for improving the Co-operative are encouraged to speak to a board member or the Directors.
Staff members are able to become members/shareholders and vote at general meetings and can be elected to the Board. Under the rules, parents must compromise at least 80% of the membership of the Co-operative at any one time. Parents and staff with ideas for improving the Co-operative are encouraged to speak to a board member or the Directors.
Our Current Board - 2025
Geraldine Loh (Fundraising),Andrew Duncan(Grants), Camilla Molino(Co-Chair), Daniel Vraca (Secretary), Jerome Chanson (Treasurer), Robert Henham (Co-Chair), James Cameron (General Member), Jackie He (General Member), Stewart Bayles (General Member) and Anusha Kenny (General Member).
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ROLE OF THE BOARD The Board of Management is responsible for making financial and policy decisions for the users of the Co-operative. Members of the Board make themselves available as practicable for discussion on all issues. The Board meets monthly and these meetings are open to staff and parents. If issues on the agenda are confidential, staff members and non- Board members may be asked to leave during the discussion. Under the rules of the Co-operative, non-Board members may not vote at Board meetings. |
JOINING THE BOARD The Board is elected at the Annual General Meeting for a term of two years. All parents are eligible to nominate for the Board. The current offices on the Board are:
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 'The Centre’s AGM is held in the second half of the year and all shareholders are encouraged to attend. The AGM allows all shareholders to hear annual reports from the current Board of Management and the Directors, financials etc. There is the appointment of the new Board members – either through direct appointment or election – and the opportunity for questions and suggestions from the general members. |