Growing Into Our Next Phase: Team Changes & Additions For The Future
September 2026 • We're excited to share some important news about the future of First Steps Count!
After years of dedicated leadership, through a global pandemic, the completion of our beautiful purpose-built centre, and our first three years of operations, Clare Brennan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of First Steps Count Child and Family Hub.
Kylie Burke also joins the team as Business Manager, bringing valuable expertise to help strengthen our operations and support our continued growth.
Clare Brennan, CEO and Kylie Burke, Business Manager
These appointments signify something exciting in the life of our Hub: First Steps Count is growing up. We've outgrown our start-up model and we're now in the exciting position of building a team that will sustain this work long into the future.
For the families who walk through our doors, nothing changes except that the Hub they love today will still be here tomorrow, and for years to come.
“When I first became involved with First Steps Count as Transition Manager in 2020, I could see what it could become but reaching this point has taken the belief, generosity, and sheer persistence of an entire community.
Stepping into the CEO role as we grow our team is about honouring that: continuing to build something strong enough to meet the needs of our children and families not just for the next few years, but for the next generation. We’ve proven what’s possible here. Now it’s our job to make it last.”
With the support of our generous donors, the guidance of our Board, and the backing of our Friends and supporters, First Steps Count is entering its next chapter with the confidence and determination to keep showing up for the families who need us.
Media Enquiries:
Clare Brennan, CEO
clare.brennan@firststepscount.org
Links:
Meet Clare Brennan
Meet Kylie Burke
