Paula Jackson. Hastings Family Day Care
Position: Paula Jackson; self employed business operator/family day care educator. What makes this business unique: being a Family Day Care Educator is unique, because I operate a home based childcare service, providing quality care for children in my home while earning a very good income. I am supported by a very well established Coordination unit – Hastings Family Day Care, which has been operating for over 34 years. This service provides me with ongoing training, which helps me to continue my education in the early childhood field. In 2012: I will continue to provide a service which offers care and education, in a safe, secure and stimulating environment while in a family atmosphere. I will also continue to work with the many changes introduced by the Australian Government into the early childhood industry.
I am motivated by: the beautiful children and their families. Each day as I begin work, I am greeted by the children running down my path to start their day with me. It lets me know that the children have a great sense of belonging when they arrive into care, making me feel great also. The most rewarding part of my career is: the relationships that I have with the children and their families. Seeing these children grow and develop is the most rewarding job I have ever had. Being able to nurture the children in a family environment is a great way for the children to learn social skills and self esteem in a natural way. I have the opportunity to network with some other great Family Day Care Educators also registered with Hastings Family Day Care. We are able to share resources and ideas. Knowing that I have all of this support makes my job easy.
Our Cover. A special thanks to our Women In Busines cover models for 2012. Pictured are: Back Row L eft to R ight
Linda Bryan (Telstra Shop Port Central Owner) Judy Plunkett (Plunketts Pharmacy Owner) Bethmay Jones (Tonic Beauty Therapy Owner) F ro nt Row Left to R ight
Kylie Morris (Hot Graphics Owner) Evelina Kemp (Glasshouse Hair and Beauty Owner) Renee Bell (Renee Bell Photography Owner) As local business women from a diverse range of industries we are proud to feature them as just some of the many talented and wonderful women who make up the Greater Port Macquarie’s Business community.
Special Thanks. • A special thanks to our Hair & Make Up Artist Jolin Shead. • Thanks to THE BLOCK Coffee + Chocolate shop located in the new Coles building for the great location. • Featured on the women are jewellery pieces and scarves from The Glasshouse Gift Shop (Glasshouse building, Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, inside the Visitor Information Centre) Michael Marchment and Jolin Shead.
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• Thanks as always to our talented photographer Michael Marchment.