• Faith Ford
    Owner and Approved Provider

    My name is Faith, and I am the owner and Approved Provider of Fern Gully Child Care Centre. I hold a Diploma of Social Science and have more than 35 years of experience.

    Fern Gully Child Care Centre is proudly family owned and operated. I was born in Newry, Northern Ireland, and moved to Australia early in life. I am a mother of four, three boys and one girl, and family remains at the heart of our service.

    Kimberly Cook
    Lead Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader
    B. Early Childhood Education and Care | Proficient Teacher (NESA)

    Hi, I'm Kimberly Cook. I have worked in early childhood education since 2012 and completed my Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth to 5 Years) in 2017. In 2023 I was accredited as a Proficient Teacher with NESA.

    It has always been my passion to care for and educate young children, supporting them to become confident and capable learners. Growing up, my dream was to become a teacher and an advocate for young children, and to lead a service as Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader.

    As Educational Leader, I guide and mentor our educators so that every child's strengths, interests and learning goals are recognised and supported. My role ensures children of all abilities are offered rich, meaningful learning opportunities in nurturing environments.

    I love the warm, close-knit feel of Fern Gully. Our natural bushland setting gives the children so much to explore, and they never cease to amaze me. There is no better feeling than watching a child move from our Kookaburras through the Joeys and Echidnas, and off to primary school.

    Family is at the heart of everything I do. I am the youngest of four and an aunt to twelve nieces and nephews.

    I look forward to meeting you and supporting your child to grow into a unique, strong and confident individual.

    Olivia Inwood, Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader

    Olivia Inwood
    Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader
    Bachelor Qualified Early Childhood Teacher

    Olivia is Bachelor-qualified in early childhood education and works alongside our leadership team as a Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader. She supports our educators to plan meaningful, play-based programs guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, and helps ensure every child's strengths, interests and learning goals are recognised and celebrated.

    Olivia is passionate about building strong partnerships with families and creating rich learning environments where children feel safe, confident and excited to learn.

    Rhiarna Payne, Centre Director at Fern Gully Child Care Centre

    Rhiarna Payne
    Centre Director

    Rhiarna is our Centre Director and leads the day-to-day running of Fern Gully. She holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and works closely with our educators and families to make sure every child feels safe, supported and at home.

    Rhiarna is the friendly face you will meet at drop-off and pick-up, and she is always happy to answer questions, arrange a tour or help your family settle in.