Careers and employment
Goodstarter of the Year: Feny Belinda, the heart of Goodstart Melbourne
A national Goodies Award in 2025, recognising extraordinary community impact.


I bring over 15 years of experience in the early childhood sector and a genuine passion for supporting children and families.
My journey into early learning began while working for a not-for-profit organisation, where I volunteered my time on the school bus run. It was there that I discovered my love for working with children and supporting their growth and development.
My core belief is that children always come first—their safety, wellbeing, and autonomy are at the heart of everything I do. I believe children are the future, and we have a shared responsibility to set them up for success by thoughtfully scaffolding their learning and supporting them to safely engage with and explore the world around them.
Throughout my career, I have worked across a range of roles within early learning centres, which has given me a strong, well-rounded understanding of the sector and led me to discover my passion for leadership.
At Goodstart Early Learning Carina, we see our centre as an extension of the home environment—a place where children feel safe, secure, and nurtured. We strive to provide a calm, peaceful, and natural environment that fosters imagination, curiosity, and a wonderful, engaging educational experience filled with fun and meaningful learning opportunities.
A little about me personally: I am a proud mum of three beautiful children—two spirited boys with fiery personalities to match their hair, and one determined, outgoing little girl who confidently rules the house with giggles and smiles. My husband is a passionate cabinet maker with over 16 years of experience in his trade.
In our free time, we love relaxing together as a family, whether that’s spending time in our backyard or swimming in the beautiful natural environments the earth has gifted us—be it the beach or a freshwater swimming hole. We also enjoy riding our bikes together, enthusiastically racing to see who can reach our destination first.
Come for a visit—I look forward to meeting you and welcoming your family on your early learning journey.

At Carina, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.

At Carina, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.

6:15am to 6:15pm, Monday to Friday

6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday