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“Working with Alina Dan Consultancy over the years has been integral in embedding exceeding practices across all of our services.”

Michelle B, All Star Learners Botany

Alina is one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the country and has worked with over 100,000 educators across Australia. Her enthusiasm is contagious and many educators are left with hunger for more.

Alina’s insightfulness impacts on all her audiences and she has become a reference for many early childhood practitioners. Alina’s assiduous knowledge of the education, planning and business regulations provide powerful and complex expertise into all her projects. Alina has the most detailed approach to management, leadership, culture development and business mapping in the early childhood sector.

At a glance

Here are the main areas of expertise covered by Alina Dan Consultancy

NQF / EYLF Expertise
  1. National Quality Framework auditor and presenter
  2. Early Years Learning Framework trainer and mentor
  3. WH&S Auditor
  4. In-house NQF trainer and assessor
  5. Corporate Assessor
  6. National/International Early Childhood Advocate and Motivational speaker
  7. Holistic Approach in Early Childhood Education Founder
  8. Author of:
    • The Holistic Director Manual
    • The Holistic Educational Leader Manual
    • The Holistic Displays and Documentation
    • Holistic Critical Reflection
    • Holistic School Readiness
    • The Holistic Diaries
    • Holistic QIP Program
  9. Developer of Documenting More by Writing Less, Projects and Provocations, Displays vs Decorations, Beyond Behavioural Management, The Power of Positive Management & Staff Profiling
Business Development Expertise
  1. Business Development consultant and expert advisor
  2. Service Approval Applications
  3. Compliance Specialist – Including BCA Compliance
  4. Education and Care Services National Regulations 2017 Court Expert
  5. Design of new and refurbishment of old EC services
  6. Marketing and Market Positioning for existing and new services
  7. DA Approvals, Childcare Planning Guideline 2017
  8. Land and Environment Court Expert
  9. Branding and Development
  10. Location Analysis for new DA
  11. Business Model Development
Centre Management Expertise 
  1. Operational and Pedagogical Curriculum Development
  2. Ongoing Management of Services, daily support
  3. Preparation for Assessment and Rating
  4. Application for Excellence Rating
  5. HR Support
  6. Compliance with FAL (Family Assistance Law)
  7. Financial forecasting and budgeting support/analysis
  8. Ongoing in-house training, webinars, workshops and conferencing
  9. Ongoing auditing and reporting
  10. Ongoing management mentoring and strategic planning
  11. Director and EL Manual Development
  12. Holistic QIP Program

“Alina helps to inspire me whenever I feel all is getting a bit out of control and points me in the right direction.”

Sandra, Jenny’s Kindergarten Oatley

In-depth Experience

​Alina’s vast and in-depth experience expands across 5 major areas:

I. NQF Auditor

As an expert in the field, Alina is regarded as the most practical advisor and auditor in Australia.

II. Conference Presenter

With over 100 000 educators trained Alina is by far one of the most insightful presenters that aims to change every participant life beyond the NQF related topics.

III. Author

Alina is the author of many NQF manuals, e-books, e-classes, articles, management, marketing and NQF guidelines. Thousands of educators across Australia use Alina’s resources as part of their ongoing practices. Alina mentors numerous services in their development of operational and pedagogical curricula.

IV. Court Expert

As an expert in the ECSNR Alina is regularly appointed to support resolve numerous development application in the Land and Environment Court. Furthermore, Alina is appointed by numerous Local Government Councils to review important guidelines e.g. Development Control Plans.

V. In-house mentor

Alina mentors and guides hundreds of operators across Australia via in-house training sessions, online mentoring webinars, full day seminars and other service specific (designed) training.

Alina is renowned as a Strategist and guides business operators to better understand the EC market, trends and needs.

Alina has mentored thousands of educators achieve in their services the Exceeding of NQF rating (as well as the Excellent rating).

“Documentation is never about how to fit in the ‘box’ but how to make sure the ‘box’ suits the story. Documentation should never be about quantity – it is about capturing magical moments and showing their value through meaningful reflection.”

Alina Dan

Our Results

“I wanted to let you know that it was so comforting to have Alina today. She is extremely knowledgeable, inspiring and extremely helpful with the tips. Such great understanding of the requirements and standards”

“Alina Dan is truly one in a million! She has a unique ability of being able to unlock potential through her passion. Her enthusiasm is contagious. Through her supervision and guidance, our educators continually reflect, grow and extend”

“Alina Dan is truly one in a million! She has a unique ability of being able to unlock potential through her passion. Her enthusiasm is contagious. Through her supervision and guidance, our educators continually reflect, grow and extend”

“Alina you truly are an amazing and inspirational person. I can’t thank you enough for your advice, your incredible knowledge and your ability to challenge us. Alina’s knowledge and feedback empowered us as a service, to achieve Exceeding in all 7 areas through Assessment & Rating”

“Working with Alina Dan Consultancy over the years has been integral in embedding exceeding practices across all of our services. We are delighted to have just received another Exceeding Rating and we thank Alina and her team for their mentorship and support along the way.”

“Alina is extremely knowledgeable, inspiring and motivational. She acknowledged our growth as a service which lifted the spirits of us all. Thank you Alina.”

“We had our audit yesterday and feel so much more confident moving into the new year with some great recommendations from Alina after our day together in the centre. We found it extremely helpful.”

Valaree

Bilingual Montessori Early Learning – Croydon Hills

Ineke

Director, Family Tree Learning Centre – Bateau Bay

Claudia

Little Smarties ELC – Kemps Creek

Mel Calci

Director, Pippies – Balmoral

Michelle

All Star Learners

Emma Kearns

Albion Park Early Learning Centre

Helen Hopkins

Caboolture Christian Daycare Centre - NQF Audit 1

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