The Team
Who We Are
Emily Naclerio
Hub Coordinator
Emily has a background in Childcare and holds her Diploma in Children's Services. The Me and My Mum Hub has held a special place in her heart since moving to Richmond over 12 years ago. She started working as the Playgroup Assistant in 2009 and always found joy in the special bonds that are created during playgroup for both the children and parents. Emily then became Playgroup Leader for a few years before stopping work to start her own family and becoming a regular playgroup Mum with her children. Emily enjoys creating educational programs to help children grow and develop in their early years. Emily understands the importance of community support and how easily we can improve someone’s life by showing compassion and care.
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Anna Propsting
Playgroup Leader
Richmond and Hughenden
Growing up in within the Flinders Shire and now residing on a property in the Richmond Shire, Anna understands the value and importance of community and connection. As an active member within the community, Anna thoroughly enjoys creating new relationships with those around. Although Anna’s education lies outside the field of Childcare - her passion and for creative play and music contributes perfectly to her role as Playgroup Leader for the Me & My Mum Hub in Richmond and Hughenden.
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Samara Carrington
Hub Assistant
Richmond and Hughenden
Samara spent some of her childhood growing up in Richmond and was glad to permanently return to the community in 2020. For the last 7 years she has lived on several cattle stations with her husband and children which means she not only understands the challenges of being a parent but also the challenges that come with raising a family in remote areas. Samara has a passion for helping children learn in a fun and creative environment and takes pride in providing a great service to our community.
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Angelina Crawford
Playgroup Leader
Julia Creek
Angelina has lived and worked in the Julia Creek community since 2008 and understands the importance of connection and community involvement in remote areas. She attended playgroup as a new mum in 2013/2014 and started attending again when her daughter was born in 2019. Angelina is passionate about working with children and enjoy connecting with people. Angelina holds a current Blue Card, a Certificate 4 in Youth Work and a Diploma in Counselling.
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Liz Tate
Hub Assistant
Richmond
Liz moved to Richmond in 2019. Liz has her Cert III in Commercial Cookery and Certificate in Food Safety Supervisor and Certificate in Nutrition. Liz has 25 plus years' experience in the industry and is passionate about helping others to enjoy cooking and showing the tips and tricks of the trade. Liz always strives for high standards in everything she's does, her life moto is to give her best and to be her best not only in work but everyday day-to-day life.
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Jade Lord
Yoga Instructor
Yogarites Outback
Jade moved to the Richmond Shire in 2012 but became more involved within the community 5 years ago when she became passionate about providing health, wellbeing, connection, and support to its community members. Since then, Jade has started her own family with three children under 5 which has further inspired her teachings to the community to include children’s yoga and the latest program, Raising Wild Ones. Jade is continuously motivated to ensure both children and parents are supported, respected, and given the space to feel heard.
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Rani Konietzko
Integrative Counsellor
Originally from the seaside that is Northern NSW, Rani grew up primarily a vegetarian, barefoot and free to ride bikes or climb a tree as she wished. Many years later, Rani married a farmer, and station life is the constant, with a lovely family of 2 young children, 4 cats, 2 little dogs and many many chickens! Rani has a huge LOVE of learning, regularly engaging in podcasts and books, seeking to discover the ‘why’ beneath the surface. Rani is endlessly curious and inspired by digging a little deeper. Perhaps this is where her love and passion for supporting people through counselling began. Rani believes that, at the end of the day, we are all here doing our best in our messy humanness. Good intentions, followed by actions, however small deserves recognition.
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