Early Learning Manager, Gowrie Victoria  

Alistair dates his passion and interest in early learning when he became enamoured by its theory and practice whilst completing a Master of Teaching in Early Childhood, and then spending several years as an ECT teacher.

He then branched out into a leadership role as Educational Leader at a community-run service and led a whole service approach to anti-bias education.   

Alistair currently oversees the operational delivery of two services, engaging with the multifaceted experiences and connections a child and family will have in early childhood. His passion for early learning has seen his career support and guide organisations, centres and educators in their journeys exploring anti-bias education and leadership. In recognition of his work and programs, Alistair has received the Anti-Bias Award from the Social Justice in Early Childhood Foundation for which he is now a Board Member.    

“For how the sector should look and feel for children and family, the word that comes to mind for me is support. Through understanding the individual contexts and needs, we can work within our systems to ensure a fair and just start to life.”