Director of Awabakal Preschool, NSW 

Bella has been in the Early Childhood sector for 12 years, starting as a preschool educator at Awabakal Preschool, a leading Aboriginal organisation in Newcastle, New South Wales.

For the last four years, she has been director of one of the Awabakal Preschool Services. Bella is a descendant of the Bunjalung Nation. She is passionate about embedding Aboriginal perspectives in programs and practices and providing culturally safe spaces for children and families, including nature and play in learning. She is pursuing her passion for cultural inclusion by completing a Bachelor of Early Childhood and in a consulting and advocacy capacity.

“My vision for the early childhood sector would be for all children, families and staff to have access to a safe, supportive, accessible and inclusive space, no matter what background, vulnerability experience, race, culture, gender, financial capacity remoteness and more.”