What We Offer
Our Services
We provide comprehensive consulting support tailored to the unique needs of early childhood services — from governance and finance to compliance and educational leadership.
Enquire About Our ServicesGovernance & Committee Support
Financial Management
Quality & Compliance
Educational Leadership
Governance & Committee Support
Committee-managed early childhood services face unique governance challenges — particularly around committee transitions, understanding obligations, and maintaining continuity year after year. We provide the steady, experienced support your committee needs to lead with confidence.
- Onboarding and induction support for incoming committees
- Guidance on committee roles, responsibilities, and legal obligations
- Policy review and development
- Support with AGMs, meeting procedures, and minute-taking
- Smooth handover processes to ensure continuity between committees
- Ongoing advice and a reliable point of contact throughout the year
Financial Management & Compliance
Sound financial management is the backbone of a well-run service. Sherrie Young, our qualified Bookkeeper and registered BAS agent, brings over 15 years of experience supporting early childhood services with their financial obligations — giving committees and directors complete peace of mind.
- Day-to-day bookkeeping and accounts management
- BAS preparation and lodgement with the ATO
- Budget preparation and financial reporting
- Payroll processing and superannuation compliance
- Grant acquittals and funding reporting
- Financial oversight and advice for committees
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
Navigating the National Quality Framework, the Education and Care Services National Law, and ongoing regulatory requirements can feel overwhelming. We help your service stay on top of its obligations and approach assessments with confidence.
- National Quality Standard (NQS) self-assessment support
- Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) development and review
- Preparation for Assessment and Rating visits
- Regulatory compliance advice and guidance
- Policy and procedure review against current legislation
- Support with incident, complaint, and notification processes
Educational Leadership & Team Development
Strong educational leadership is at the heart of quality early childhood practice. Liz Tsiakmakis, our experienced Director and VIT-registered Early Childhood Teacher, provides practical, grounded support to help your team grow and your service thrive.
- Director and educational leader mentoring and coaching
- Team development and professional practice support
- Curriculum planning and documentation guidance
- Support with reflective practice and continuous improvement
- Assistance during periods of staff transition or change
- Practical advice on service delivery and daily operations
Who We Work With
Supporting a Range of Services
We currently support nine early childhood services across Victoria, with deep experience in the unique needs of each service type.
Sessional Kindergartens
We support eight sessional kindergartens, providing governance, financial, and compliance support to parent committees and directors throughout the year.
Long Day Care Centres
We work with long day care services to support operational management, compliance, and team development across the full service day.
Committee-Managed Services
Our specialty is supporting committee-managed services — helping volunteer committees understand their obligations and lead their service with confidence.
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Ready to Find Out More?
Every service is different. Get in touch to discuss your specific needs and find out how Harmony can support your team.