Michele Carnegie
Chief Executive Officer
CELA
Michele Carnegie is the Chief Executive Officer of CELA, where she leads the organisation's strategy to enhance the value of early childhood education and care (ECEC) across Australia. A respected leader and policy advocate, Michele has been instrumental in securing key funding for the sector and implementing transformative programs like the National Quality Framework and the Skilling Rural Children’s Services initiative. She is an active member of several government advisory panels, advocating for impactful reforms in early childhood education.
SESSIONS
Day 2
3:10
What can long day care centres learn from community and small providers
How can larger childcare centres adopt the agility, connection, and community focus of smaller providers to improve quality and responsiveness?
Gain insights into the strengths of community-led models and how they can inform more inclusive, flexible, and family-centred practices in larger settings
Michele Carnegie, Chief Executive Officer, CELA