Playstation is very fortunate to have such an experienced and inspiring team who are committed to creating the warm, safe and fun environment that sets our centre apart. Scroll down to read more about our wonderful staff.
Kelly O’meara: Educational Leader
We are very lucky to have Kelly as our Educational Leader at Playstation. She has been working at Playstation for over 15 years.
Kelly has a Diploma in Early Childhood and Education and has over 30 years experience in Early Childhood, having worked in both sessional kindergarten programs and occasional care settings.
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She has three beautiful adult daughters and in her spare time she loves playing with her granddaughter, playing netball and drinking wine. Kelly believes that Playstation is a unique centre known in the local community for its warm, friendly and nurturing environment.
Di Bentley
Di (or Dysy to us) is our longest serving staff member at Playstation, having worked here for over 24 years.
She has a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Services, and believes that Playstation’s longevity is largely due to the warmth and experience of the educators.
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Di has three beautiful adult children, and five grandchildren. In her spare time she loves playing with her grandchildren, spending time with family, and eating chocolate… daily!
Bec MacDonald
Bec has her Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and is completing her Bachelor of Art Therapy.
Bec has always had a passion for working with children and has spent most of her holidays volunteering with underprivileged children.
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In her free time, Bec enjoys painting and spending time with her cat Harmony.
Susie Bauer-John
Susie has a long association with Playstation, where both of her children attended in the nursery and kinder rooms. She fondly recalls these times as instrumental in the foundation of her children’s learning, and love of play.
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She joined the team of educators working across both rooms between 2013 and 2015, and has re-joined as a staff member in 2022. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design, a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, and a Certificate III in Children’s Services. Susie values the individual connections and relationships she develops with each child and family, ensuring that everyone feels valued, included and secure.
Anna Williams
Anna has been working in the Nursery since January 2024. She completed a Diploma in Early Education in 2018, and has enjoyed working with children since. Anna has three grownup daughters, one also working in Early Learning, one a Nurse and one an Occupational Therapist.
Emi Jackson
Emi started her Childcare career in Japan near her home, she then moved to Vietnam, taking a job teaching Japanese to kindergarten children. She met her Australian husband in Japan and they now live here with Somha (10) and Hana (7). Emi completed her Certificate 3 in Early Childhood in 2022.
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Emi is a very calm, caring and quiet person, children are drawn to her calmness. Emi works in both rooms and is a wonderful asset to Playstation.
Susan Koppleman
Susan has been working at Playstation for one year. She’s a local whose own four children attended our centre. They are all growing up now, her daughter is a professional ballerina, and her sons are at uni and high school.
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Susan has worked in nursing, was a flight attendant and trainer in the airline industry and later relished being a full time mum. Returning to work, she decided to follow her heart, thus completed Cert 3 in early child education & care and is now actively studying a Diploma in ECEC. Susan is delighted to work at Playstation where there is such support and care for the children and families from a great team of staff.
Amanda Boss
Amanda has been working at Playstation since early 2023. She has a passion for children’s wellbeing and development.
Amanda began working in the hospitality and tourism industries, a highlight was taking part in educational tours for primary school students to central Australia. She has a strong interest to learn about different cultures and places.
Amanda has been working as a personal caregiver for many wonderful families over the past eight years. She pursued her passion for children’s education by completing a Certificate three in Early Childhood Education and Care before joining our wonderful team at Playstation.
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Amanda has a teenage daughter and enjoys spending quality time with family. Among her interest are musical performances, and being part of a Master’s Calisthenics team.
Gail Larman
Gail brings over 25 years of experience as a dedicated co-educator in 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten programs.
Gail completed her student placement at Playstation and returned in 2024 to join the team,
working across both kindergarten rooms. She especially enjoys spending time in the sandpit, and having conversations with the children, getting to know each of them as unique individuals.
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Outside of work, Gail is a proud mother of two daughters and a devoted grandmother to five
grandchildren. Her family plays a big role in her life, and her nurturing, caring nature shines through in everything she does.
Bella Deligiannis
Bella has been working at Playstation since 2022 on a casual basis and is now be regularly working with us.
She studied a Bachelor of Commerce, however, has always had a passion to work with children. She is currently completing a Diploma in Early Education.
Her favourite part about working at Playstation is seeing the children’s smiling faces and getting warm cuddles.
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In her spare time, Bella loves to bake delicious food for her family and friends and spends as much time outside as she can.
Francesca Stapleton
Francesca first attended Playstation 17 years ago as a child in the nursery and preschool rooms. She has always loved working with children, and is currently studying her Certificate three in early childhood education. She loves watching the children grow in confidence, and learn from one another.
