Supporting Equitable Education and Development for Young Children Inc. (SEED4YC) was established to provide vulnerable young children in Frankston and Mornington Peninsula with the additional support they need to start school equal to their peers.
Our aim to alleviate the effects of poverty and disadvantage on vulnerable young children attending community based kindergartens, by providing individually targeted resources, programs and support services.
Our objectives are:
- to ensure no child at kindergarten falls through the gap,
- to provide the additional support required to ensure vulnerable children start school equal to their peers and are on track to achieve at the same rate,
- to work in partnership with local services to collaborate, share expertise and deliver services,
- to disrupt and intervene in the multifaceted nature of disadvantage,
- to inspire the community to help vulnerable children receive an equitable chance in life.
Who we are
Luke Trewin
Chairperson
Teresa McLennan
Vice Chairperson
Teresa is a HR professional with experience working in education, disability and local government.
In her career, Teresa has supported teachers in their quest to provide equal educational opportunities for all children to reach their full potential. Teresa has seen first hand that there are gaps in government funding that need to be addressed and believes that SEED4YC is the NFP to deliver these changes for the Mornington Peninsula, Frankston and surrounds.
As Vice Chair, Teresa is passionate about creating the necessary frameworks, policies and procedures to ensure success for SEED4YC.
Cassandra Keogh
Treasurer
Cassandra joined the SEED4YC family in 2021. With an extensive background in Paediatric Nursing and Primary Teaching she brings to the team a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in supporting the essential needs of children and their families.
Most recently, Cassandra rejoined the healthcare sector and works as a Child Life Therapist at Monash Children’s Hospital, where she is part of a team focussed on supporting the developmental, social and emotional wellbeing of children receiving medical care.
Having worked across a variety of settings and with many families from diverse backgrounds, Cassandra looks forward to bringing her passion and commitment to SEED4YC to improve access to support and essential services for vulnerable children and their families in Frankston and Mornington Peninsula.
Allison Ibrhaim
Secretary
Allison has been involved in the community sector for 25 years, and is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families. A founding member of the group, Allison is not deterred by the challenges of 2020 and 2021 and considers SEED4YC a NFP Start-up that with a bit of extra love and attention (and elbow grease) will make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children in Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. .
As Secretary, Allison is responsible for governance and compliance, and with a background in policy and planning relishes the opportunity to get SEED4YC’s ducks in a row.
Blake Ibrhaim
General Member
Blake is currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce and Arts at Monash University. He currently holds an undergraduate role at PGP consulting.
Joining the Board in 2021, Blake will continue his voluntary role as our Bookkeeper, and is currently utilising his finance knowledge to support the Treasurer to set up our financial systems and processes. Blake is keen to learn more about charitable organisations to support vulnerable communities and we are thrilled to have him bring a fresh perspective to philanthropy.