Joondalup Family Centre is run by qualified and experienced staff committed to providing great services to the Joondalup community. Get to know then better here.
Centre Administration
Program and Services Manager
Maree Jones
I have over 26 years experience in the not-for-profit sector with a proven history managing community focussed projects and programs with a strong track record of achieving positive outcomes for disadvantaged members of our society. I have been a West Coast Eagles member for over 20 years and am certified animal crazy! If your dog is loose in the area and runs past the centre, never fear, I am on the case.
My Strengths are: Problem solving, honesty, leadership
My favourite colour is: Blue
My favourite things are: My dogs, West Coast Eagles, Summer
4 words that summarise me are: Humorous, quirky, positive, perceptive
When I was young I wanted to be: A detective
Pre-Kindy Program Staff
Lead Educator
Sarah Sansom 
I began working in the Early Childhood industry while studying fashion design. I quickly fell in love with educating children and my fashion dreams were forgotten. That was nearly 20 years ago. I live with my husband and our two children. Our family is completed by our slightly crazy dog Narri. I aim to provide a nurturing learning environment that supports your child to develop a love of learning and a skill set that will help them thrive in their future schooling.
My Strengths are:
My favourite colour is: Pink
My favourite things are: My kids, playing in the park, family adventures, dancing
4 words that summarise me are: Organised, creative, enthusiastic, dedicated
When I was young I wanted to be: Maths teacher
Education Assistant
Angela Wingfield
I grew up in a small town in England 
called Worthing. I started in this sector by helping out at the centre my kids attended and soon learned this is what I wanted to do for an occupation which led me study Early Childhood Education. I moved to Australia 7 years ago with my husband and two daughters and love the better weather, amongst other things. My love of gymastics as a child has led me to coach children's gymnastics 1 day per week and I get great enjoyment out of their excitement at achieving the skills.
My Strengths are: Reliable, dependable, humourous
My favourite colour is: Green
My favourite things are: Chocolate, my girls (sometimes), holidays, talking to my family in the UK
4 words that summarise me are: Honest, open-minded, fair, funny
When I was young I wanted to be: Gymnast
Playgroup Program Staff
Coordinator
Tammy Lobiundo
I started my journey with Joondalup Family Centre by enrolling my children in the Pre-kindy program. I also sat on the Committee for a while where I was offered to trial a facilitated Paygroup program which became a huge success. I have studied a Diploma of Children Services (0-6 years) where I worked in many different children's services programs. I have two children who keep me busy with their swimming and Tae Kwon Do.
My Strengths are: Committed, organised, humorous
My favourite colour is: Turquoise
My favourite things are: Spending quality time with my family, camping
4 words that summarise me are: Friendly, talkative, like to have a laugh, enthusiastic
When I was young I wanted to be: a mum