About Astute.
Why choose Astute?
If you’re an approved provider, service owner, centre manager, team member or teacher then you are going to love us and our team of epic (fearless, talented and legendary) specialists.
Why? Because we get it: all of it. Big services, small kindergartens, great (read exceeding) and working towards great – when it comes to early years, we have experienced it!
That’s why we provide advice and support to ensure compliance, improve your rating and streamline operations, all the while the showing the leadership qualities of a superhero.
Mel Comerford
Director & Founder
Kylie Dawson
Early Years & Adult Professional Learning Specialist
Natalie McDonald
Business and Marketing Manager
Emma Thomas
Early Years Specialist & Educational Leader
Rebecca Donaldson
Early Years Specialist
Natasha Baynham
Creative & Digital Specialist
Ashleigh Marshall-Payne
Accounts Manager
Rachael Vogel
Early Years Specialist
Some of our highlights over the years
Did you know our team of Astute Early Years Specialists have a collective experience of over 100 years in early childhood! Despite
Declining enrolments scaring you?
HELP! Our enquiries are disappearing along with our enrolments! Every week we speak with owners, directors and committees that have the
Are you moving too fast – even for yourself?
“Some days just disappear in a blur and I don’t feel like I’ve achieved anything!” “It’s Friday and I haven’t taken as
Contact us today and let our team of early years specialists work their magic.