Harmony Early Education creates new HQ in line with expansion plans

Freya Lucas

Apr 04, 2024

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Early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider Harmony Early Education has established a new headquarters in Helensvale, on Queensland’s Gold Coast, as it expands its operations.

Located at Suite 104, Level 1, 120 Siganto Drive Helensvale and spanning 529sqm, the new space includes a welcome hub, boardroom, staff lounge, offices, workstations, espresso bar, dual offices, informal meeting areas and more, and has been created to accommodate the current team, as well as any future staff.

Designed by Archway, Harmony’s headquarters features contemporary design with a calming palette and centres around creating an inspiring environment that facilitates a variety of working styles.

Harmony CEO Laurie Begni said the space is reflective of Harmony’s commitment to employee growth and job creation and marks a significant milestone in the provider’s journey.

“This expansion enables us to create a number of new jobs, investing in not only the future of Harmony, but also that of the local economy and the next generation of young learners,” he explained.

“The new space will act as a hub for collaboration and professional development, providing fulfilling career paths for those passionate about early childhood education.”

Harmony will bring three new services online in 2024, as well as a recently acquired service in West Burleigh.

“We have a robust expansion schedule ahead of us, which will see Harmony enter new markets in the near future,” Mr Begni said.

The unveiling of the new space follows Harmony’s recent rebranding initiative, with the West Burleigh centre the first to showcase the refreshed branding.

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