A Flexible Approach to
Family Care
beginning with early childhood
Our Social Enterprise Mission
"They say ”It takes a village….
We support communities by empowering families to receive or provide quality ‘Life. Be in it.’™ FamilyCare for their children, elderly and people with disability. We provide families with information, training and employment opportunities putting people before profit, effectively re-villaging our society"
Amanda McFadden – Founder
Life. Be in it. FamilyCare works with individuals, families and communities to increase wellbeing, build strengths and encourage optimism for a better life.
As a Licensee and ambassador for Life. Be in it. FamilyCare we are committed to:
- Embracing the might of families and strengths of individuals and communities;
- Developing partnerships and alliances that support family and community outcomes;
- Contributing to the economic and social development of the communities in which we work;
- Investing in continuous improvement in Life. Be in it. FamilyCare practices."
We are beginning in Geelong supporting families to set-up new small businesses starting with early childhood family care where the focus is on providing more flexible quality care building better brains and healthy bodies.
Liam McFadden – Managing Director
We support families to be more active and live more of their lives
Ours is a truly inclusive platform where families can discover information and opportunities to both receive and provide family care and support services for children, elderly and people with a disability.
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A real passion
Life. Be in it. FamilyCare support workers are motivated people with a passion for family care work, a commitment to high standards, and making a positive difference to their local community.
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Induction Program
Everyone providing family care on the platform will have been thoroughly vetted, have all necessary personal and home safety checks, and will have completed our comprehensive induction training.
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Earn n' Learn Opportunities
If you wish to to undertake further training to enhance you or your business; our network partners offers pathways to professional development courses and higher qualifications.
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Employment Pathways
If you go on to obtain higher qualifications you will be supported by our network partners to register with an Approved Service or find alternative employment.
Meet Our Life. Be in it. FamilyCare Team
Amanda McFadden
Amanda is a co-founder of the Clann Group and in her role in member on-boarding and support is to help you to get your Clann platform profile up and running quickly resolving any questions you may have.
Bo Okabe
Bo is our community and family group networker and with her background in social work securing funding support and coordinating home-based childcare centres is the person to contact if you need more flexible childcare in your area and/or are interested in a career in childcare
Robert Palmer
Robert is our professional development and early learning resources expert. He is an experienced Australian teacher and administrator who has held senior executive positions in State and National Teacher organisations. He has written more than 400 teacher support and student activity books for major publishers as well as Certificate III and Diploma courses in Community Services
Liam McFadden
Liam is a co-founder of the Clann Group and brings 25 years business experience to support Members to establish, maintain and grow a sustainable small business offering family care services
Vera Vasilchenko
Vera is our Diploma qualified industry specialist and has a passion for early childhood learning and professional development of early childhood professionals With her background in industry compliance with national childcare laws and regulations she is the person to contact with any professional development and compliance matters
Pallavi Mathur
Pallavi is our Marketing Assistant. She works on marketing initiatives and spread the word about Clann to people. Prior to Clann, she worked in social media marketing and holds bachelor of Electronics Engineering and Master of International Business degrees. She loves creativity. For any queries regarding Clann, she is the person to get in touch with.
