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Saturday 8 May 2021
It's National Family Day Care Australia Week.
A time to celebrate the unique and valuable contribution the family day care sector makes for families, children and the community.
The theme for this year is 'Every Child Is A Star' and there are more than 107,000 children in Family Day Care across Australia.
Our Bendigo Family Day Care team wants to celebrate the diversity, knowledge, passion and dedication the FDC educators provide in City of Greater Bendigo and Loddon Shire.
We are lucky to have FDC educators that have been with us for over 30 years and some only three weeks.
To recognise National Family Day Care Week we'd love to introduce you to some of our amazing educators.
We thank each and every one of our educators, both past and present!
Today, let's meet .....
Wendy Whelan
Wendy as been with the Bendigo FDC family for 21 years!
Wendy would hate us saying that ... LOL.
However, we have been lucky enough to enjoy and not only share the growth of her three children whilst they were in care, but we saw Wendy grow into a confident educator who motivates others and is always there for her peers and families since she applied to be an educator herself.
I think most of Wendy’s families and children would agree when we say that Wendy is always there to help others and is such a hoot to hang out with, the children adore her and her family.
We asked Wendy to reflect on her time with Bendigo FDC:
How long of you been working for Bendigo FDC?
I registered as an educator with Bendigo FDC for six and a half years, however, it took me 12 years to finally get there!
I’d apply and something would hinder my progress so I'd withdraw, then I’d apply again and nearly started and found out I was pregnant.
Once when I was on my way for the information session, I broke my ribs on my way to the meeting.
Ahhh… I eventually got there and am so pleased I persisted and pushed those obstacles aside.
Why did you choose to start an FDC service?
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