Raising the Standard in Early Childhood Education
Trusted early childhood consultancy. Measurable results. Enduring change.
We don’t deal in quick fixes - we create strong systems and cultivate high-performing cultures that drive lasting transformation.
About Us
Who We Are
Holistic Management Consultants is one of Australia’s most trusted names in early childhood education consultancy.
Founded and led by sector authority Alina Dan, we partner with services nationwide to deliver measurable outcomes, strengthen leadership, and drive lasting quality improvements.
Our Approach
We go beyond traditional early childhood consultancy, and act as catalysts for transformation.
Through our tailored frameworks, expert guidance, and innovative digital tools designed for the sector, we help services embed sustainable practices that raise standards across the board.
Our Impact
In 2024, 90% of our clients achieved an Exceeding rating against the National Quality Standard — compared with the national average of only 22%.
Our systems and culture-building strategies empower teams to deliver meaningful change that benefits educators, children, and families.
Key Impact Statistics
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90%
Exceeding Rating (2024) Far surpassing the national NQS average of just 22%, our clients are Australia's top performers.
15%
Services save 15+ hours weekly on admin and compliance with streamlined QIP, onboarding, and training-freeing time to focus on what matters.
80%
Centres using our systems report up to 80% higher staff retention, driven by better engagement, clear direction, and reduced burnout.
95%
95% of managers saw improved leadership confidence and compliance readiness within 3 months, supported by our built-in systems.
Guided by the vision and expertise of Alina Dan, one of Australia’s most respected early childhood consultancy advisors, we empower services to drive sustainable quality improvement and set new benchmarks for excellence.
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Our pillars of expertise
Auditing, Workshops Consulting
Comprehensive reviews of operational systems and NQF compliance
Detailed financial audits
Alignment with National Quality Standards
Holistic QIP
(QIP/SAT)
Our Holistic Quality Improvement Plan simplifies andcentralises goal tracking for accountability across all NQA7 areas.
Evidence documentation to support A&R
HMC Professional Development Hub
- Interactive platform with policies, procedures, tracking, workshops and tools/templates for streamlined operations and curriculum delivery.
FAQ's
What defines your approach as an early childhood consultancy?
Holistic Management & Consultancy is defined by a practical, relational, and tailored approach. We work alongside services as partners, not auditors who drop in and leave. Our focus is on building strong systems, confident leadership, and sustainable practices that reflect each service’s unique context, philosophy, and community.
We combine compliance knowledge with deep sector experience, supporting services to understand why practices exist, how they are embedded, and how they evolve through critical reflection. Our approach prioritises mentoring, collaboration, and real-world implementation—ensuring changes are achievable, embedded in daily practice, and sustained long after our support concludes.
We combine compliance knowledge with deep sector experience, supporting services to understand why practices exist, how they are embedded, and how they evolve through critical reflection. Our approach prioritises mentoring, collaboration, and real-world implementation—ensuring changes are achievable, embedded in daily practice, and sustained long after our support concludes.
Why is ECEC leadership support a core focus of your mission?
We believe a service is only as strong as its leadership. That’s why ECEC leadership support sits at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with Directors and Educational Leaders to build confidence, clarity, and capability—supporting them to move from reactive day-to-day management to proactive, strategic leadership.
By strengthening leadership systems, decision-making, and reflective practice, we help leaders feel prepared, supported, and Assessment & Rating ready at all times, while also creating sustainable, high-quality outcomes for their teams, children, and families.
By strengthening leadership systems, decision-making, and reflective practice, we help leaders feel prepared, supported, and Assessment & Rating ready at all times, while also creating sustainable, high-quality outcomes for their teams, children, and families.
Do you offer your consultancy services Australia-wide?
Yes we provide support Australia-wide. We work with early childhood services across all states and territories, offering onsite face to face visits d, as well as flexible support via Zoom and ongoing remote mentoring.
This allows us to tailor our support to your service’s location, needs, and context—ensuring consistent, practical guidance whether you’re based in a metropolitan, regional, or remote area.
This allows us to tailor our support to your service’s location, needs, and context—ensuring consistent, practical guidance whether you’re based in a metropolitan, regional, or remote area.
How long has Holistic Management been supporting the sector?
Holistic Management & Consultancy has been supporting the early childhood education and care sector for over 20 years. Our team brings extensive, hands-on experience across leadership, compliance, quality improvement, and Assessment & Rating.
Alina and Mel both have strong experience in training service to achieve exceeding outcomes , having worked closely with services to achieve and maintain Exceeding outcomes across multiple National Quality Areas. Their practical knowledge of what assessors look for, how to evidence embedded practice, and how to articulate practice change allows services to move beyond compliance and confidently demonstrate Exceeding practice.
This depth of experience ensures our support is realistic, strategic, and outcomes-focused—helping services embed sustainable practices that stand up in everyday practice and during Assessment & Rating.
Alina and Mel both have strong experience in training service to achieve exceeding outcomes , having worked closely with services to achieve and maintain Exceeding outcomes across multiple National Quality Areas. Their practical knowledge of what assessors look for, how to evidence embedded practice, and how to articulate practice change allows services to move beyond compliance and confidently demonstrate Exceeding practice.
This depth of experience ensures our support is realistic, strategic, and outcomes-focused—helping services embed sustainable practices that stand up in everyday practice and during Assessment & Rating.
Contact Us
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1/8 Teamster Close
Tuggerah NSW 2259
We have offices in NSW (Tuggerah) and Queensland (Gold Coast) - 0404 487 017
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Feedback from Clients
Why you should hire our firm
People say change is hard, however, It has been much more achievable when we have had the opportunity to engage with Alina and Mel from Holistic Management.
HMC were able to coach and mentor us through fundamental changes in our service. We strongly value this partnership and believe Alina and her team invest in their clients to attain maximum effectiveness and develop the skills to achieve sustainable success.
"Working with Alina Dan ... has been integral in embedding Exceeding practices ... we thank Alina and her team for their mentorship and support"
Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for your amazing training and support!
It was wonderful having you here with us and I can see a positive impact already…
Great to challenge our thinking and practices.
I’m always excited about our visits with Alina. She is an inspiring person who is very easy to listen to and down to earth”
"We have a Holistic Diary and it’s working well. On each day there are sections -educator’s to do/ follow ups, family to do/follow ups, admin to do/follow up. A blank section on the right-hand side of the page for any messages or documentation, then the lower half of the page it has 7 sections for the 7 quality areas where we write down dot points and this is used for the QIP. We fill in a weekly critical reflection sheet on a Friday -what’s working well, what’s not working, educator’s reflection, children’s reflection, does the environment need to change etc. We will continue with these room diaries next year -they work well."
“We engaged with Holistic Management for coaching and mentoring, as our goal was to achieve Exceeding. Depth and documenting reflections were not our strengths, but Mel coached us in documenting reflections and made the cycle a central focus, which greatly strengthened our practices. Every session, she inspired us, and we would walk out ready to kick goals. We implemented so much, especially with our Children’s Council, and developed a Wellbeing Curriculum. In 2025, we underwent A&R and proudly achieved a 7/7 result!"
"We are absolutely thrilled with the Holistic Management & QIP Program. The service we've received has been outstanding—by far the best investment we've made for our service! It has truly been a life-changing product!"
Holistic Management & Consultancy -Leadership Colour Profiling Workshop Testimonial“Thank You so much to Alina for making it so engaging and interesting. I will be looking more into how to deal with all Staff Profiling, I found this so interesting. Everyone needs to know how to deal with all these colourful people!”
We are writing to thankyou all for everything you do to support centres in achieving the best possible outcomes everyday – for educators, children and their families.
Your passion, expertise, dedication and continuous support is truly appreciated. Being a part of the HMC group has been invaluable to ensuring best practices are embedded at all times with the support of up to date resources and consultants who are experts in the field. This has enabled our centre to recently achieve Exceeding in our A&R – and we are looking forward to continuing the drive forward. Your amazing team of consultants, resources along with you Alina – a passionate driving force for our industry is not unnoticed. You’re a true inspiration!!
Thankyou doesn’t seem enough – please know we are truly thankful for all that you all do.
“We had a great time at the seminar on Saturday and I have to say Alina is by far the best presenter I have ever seen. I didn’t walk away confused at all just motivated”
Alina and her team have been amazing... always looking at ways to achieve the best out of our services operations... "a wealth of knowledge."
"Mel's advice was simple: Listen and follow my guidance. She coached us through the three Exceeding themes, and we proudly recieved our first Exceeding rating".
Holistic QIp - I love having everything in one place. The Evidences Report is great. I found it very helpful for sharing it with other team members and track our progress.
Holistic Management has given us the tools to create a culture of reflection. Our leadership team now takes the time to look at what’s working and where we can improve, not just in our QIP, but also in how we work with educators every day.
We’ve learned to listen better and respond more thoughtfully, creating an environment where feedback and reflection are part of our ongoing success.