OAC CEO Anna Learmonth joins ELACCA Board

Freya Lucas

Jul 18, 2023

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The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has welcomed Only About Children (OAC) CEO Anna Learmonth to its Board.

Ms Learmonth has worked in Australia and internationally for a number of Australian and global organisations, with over 25 years’ experience in the early learning and care, retirement living, financial services and leadership consulting sectors.

As well as her executive role with OAC, Ms Learmonth has previous experience at Goodstart Early Learning in both the Chief Safety Officer and Chief Corporate Services roles, both of which ELACCA says place her well to be a key contributor to the ELACCA Board, comprising a balance of for-profit and not-for-profit CEO members.

"We are delighted to welcome Ms Learmonth as a Director on the ELACCA Board. Her proven leadership, depth of experience and passion for quality early learning and care will ensure she is a valuable addition to our Board," said Elizabeth Death, CEO of ELACCA.

Ms Learmonth said she looks forward to “contributing to ELACCA as a Board Member, working collectively to drive innovation across our sector and improve outcomes for all Australian children.” Ms Learmonth joins current CEO board members:

Ms Kay Turner, SDN Children’s Services (Co-Chair)
Dr Ros Baxter, Goodstart Early Learning
Mr Warren Bright, Guardian Childcare and Education
Ms Nicole Jones, Gowrie NSW and Gowrie Australia
Mr Pejman Okhovat, G8 Education
Ms Elizabeth Death, ELACCA.

Learn more about ELACCA here.

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