Rosemary Sinclair AO

Patron
Written By Meredith Paige

Initiated and led the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN.) | First national coordinator for National Child Protection Week | Co-founded Good Beginnings Australia, a direct service model for families with young babies and young children

What’s your connection to the MidCoast / Taree?

I've lived on the Mid North Coast for 23 years now—long enough to almost call myself a local! We love the sense of community and the natural environment. As someone born on Lord Howe Island, I feel a special connection to places like Dumaresq Island, where I can enjoy the same sense of beauty and belonging.

What does First Steps Count mean to you?

For me, First Steps Count represents the culmination of everything I’ve worked towards in the child advocacy space since the 1980s, when I first became passionate about the rights and needs of children. It brings together my experiences in advocacy, education, and collaboration with diverse teams, all realised in a place-based community hub. FSC is the embodiment of the vision I’ve held for decades.

What does success look like for you here at First Steps Count?

Success is when we see a significant closing of the gap in health, education, safety, and wellbeing for all children in our community.

Meredith Paige

Meredith Paige is a marketing strategist & website designer. With a decade of experience helping regional and rural small businesses build stronger marketing foundations, she’s passionate about cutting through the fluff and giving business owners the tools to take control of their online presence — without the overwhelm. When she's not creating practical marketing resources, you'll find her exploring Australia with her family, living the small business life she champions.

http://meredithpaige.me/
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