May Kabay – Service Communication and Professional Support

May's background is PNG and Malayan Aboriginal of the tribe of Warrgaymay. Born in Ingham , Queensland , May's work history consists of Office Administration, Sales, Acting and Community Liaison.

Her passion is for the youth of today and her goal as Project Officer is to assist in the promotion of positive outcome for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander children and their families.

Lyn is from the Iman tribe, Taroom , Queensland . After living in Rockhampton for 28 years this mother of 5 and grandmother to 8 girls came to Townsville where she now resides with her family.

In September 2003 Lyn played a very important role as a volunteer, establishing herself very much as a team player. Having remained with us Lyn is currently employed as the Admin Officer of the unit.

Katharin is a Koori Woman from NSW who recently relocated to Townsville.  She has a teaching background with over ten years experience working within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and the Community Services Sector.  Katharin looks forward to being part of the IPSU team were she hopes to learn and grow with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Services that we support.

Peter comes to the IPSU with over 23 years of experience in the Early Years Sector. Peter spent over 17 years working in a Community based child care centre in Townsville ,he held various roles including Director and Preschool Teacher  and holds a  Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood).

Over the last 5 years Peter has been a Project Officer with the Professional Support Coordinator Queensland  supporting  Children services educators  in the North West Queensland,  North Queensland, Mackay and Far   North Queensland regions.Peter looks forward to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators throughout the Queensland.

Hi my name is Peter Hornung and I am a descendent from the Birra Gubbi people, Bowen Queensland. However, I grew up in Mareeba Far North Queensland. I hold a Bachelor of Business - Management as well as a Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Middle Years from the Queensland University of Technology. My most recent work has been on the Remote Indigenous Professional Development program with the Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment. This role enable me to meet and work together with our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander early childhood educators to review their practices to meet national quality standards. Please feel free to contact me so we can have a yarn on how best I can support your service staff and management committee.

My name is Cecelia Wright and I am originally from Thursday Island in the Torres Strait.

My history has been working in the Children’s Services sector since 1998 including: the education system, OSHC, LDC, FDC, Indigenous Playgroups, PSCQ & assisting with HACC Programs. Throughout my career I have lived and worked in Canberra, Toowoomba, Melbourne, Townsville, Cairns, Thursday Island and now Brisbane.

For the past 4 years I have been involved in the VET Training Sector/ TAFE’s in the ACT and the Torres Strait. This is where I discovered my passion for providing exceptional Professional and Personal Development in the sector. I have worked extensively with remote, isolated services and Indigenous Educators.

I believe that Australia is such a diverse country; we need to learn & discover more about our multi-cultural society to grow further. This will benefit our children, future generations and assist us with moving forward on our life-long learning journey.

Please feel free to contact me to discuss any of your Training needs. My aim is to support you and your service where ever possible.