Our Committee

Estrella is run by the community,
for the community.

Estrella Preschool is supported by a dedicated Committee of Management – a friendly team of volunteer parents whose children attend our kinder. This group is elected by current parents at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) held towards the end of the kindergarten year.

The Committee of Management looks after the bigger picture to keep our kinder running smoothly, including:

  • Managing the kinder's budget.

  • Helping with staffing needs.

  • Looking after kinder maintenance.

  • Helping oversee our wonderful education program.

  • Ensuring we meet all the Victorian Department of Education requirements.

  • Planning fun events like fundraisers and family socials.

  • Communicating important news to all our families.

Colorful children's artwork hanging on a clothesline with clothespins in a classroom or art space, featuring butterflies, flowers, and nature themes.

Our kinder truly relies on parents volunteering their time, energy, enthusiasm, and skills to fill these important roles – and absolutely no previous experience is required!

Why is the Committee So Important?

Having this parent committee is essential. It allows Estrella Preschool to operate legally (as an 'incorporated association') and is necessary for us to receive important government funding, which helps keep our wonderful kinder running for your children. Without the CoM, the kinder couldn't operate.

Your Input Matters!

Committee meetings happen about once a month. Our main Annual General Meeting (AGM), where the committee roles are elected, happens near the end of the kinder year (usually November). The Committee greatly values your feedback and ideas.

Want to Get Involved?

We always welcome new faces and ideas! There are many ways to contribute, from specific roles to helping out with particular tasks or projects. If you're interested in lending a hand, take a look at the different roles and have a chat with your child's teacher or a current committee member. Remember, no experience is necessary, just enthusiasm! (You'll need a cleared Police Check and Working With Children Check to take on a formal committee role).

You can request more information about roles by contacting secretary@estrella.vic.edu.au.

Have an Idea or Question?

If you have something you'd like the committee to know, discuss, or consider, please feel free to let any member know, or bring your thoughts along to an open monthly meeting!

2026 Committee

  • President: Danielle Gillet

  • Vice President: TBC

  • Treasurer: Shaheen Amirtabar

  • Secretary: Amy Mitchinson

  • Enrolment Officer: Kaesha Lyons

  • Publicity and Communications Officer: Erin James

  • Social and Fundraising Committee Coordinator: Emma Angus & Hannah Pascoe

  • Policies Coordinator: TBC

  • QIP: Erin James

  • Grants Coordinator: Caroline Storer

  • Maintenance Officer & Working Bee: Billy Palmer

  • Sustainability Officer: Lucy Johnson

  • Website & Technology: Damian Keeghan

  • General Committee: Nahall Amirtabar

Sometimes, other working groups are also set up to focus on specific things as they come up (like policies or special projects).