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Birgitte Maibom: Chief Executive Officer

Qualifications:

Bachelor/Master of Arts (Languages and Communication)

Qualified Secondary Teacher

MBA from Macquarie Graduate School of Management

Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

Admitted to the Strategic Perspectives in Non Profit Management course at Harvard Business School (Boston) in July 2019.

Member of The Non Profit Alliance

 

Experience:

Birgitte started her career as a secondary language teacher writing her master’s thesis on the topic of communication strategies in second language learning. She joined the not for profit sector in 1998 and has since enjoyed a successful career in management and senior leadership across children’s services, disability, health and youth programs. Birgitte joined Learning Links in 2013 and was promoted to the role of CEO in July 2015. Prior to joining Learning Links Birgitte worked in senior leadership roles in disability services for over 8 years.

 

Driven by a strong commitment to social justice and the transforming power of education, Birgitte is dedicated to improving the educational outcomes for all children and especially those who face the additional challenges of experiencing learning difficulties and disabilities.

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Learning Links welcomes new Patrons

  Following a visit to the Learning Links Peakhurst Centre and Preschool in late 2019, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales has become the organisation’s first Patron, jointly with her husband Mr Dennis Wilson. The Governor has expressed her commitment to education and social justice, which are values... Read More

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By Grace Adams, Speech Pathologist You may hear the terms ‘receptive’ and ‘expressive’ language in relation to children’s speech and language development. Expressive language is the ability to request objects, make choices, ask and answer questions and describe events, using verbal and non-verbal language, writing and vocalisations. Receptive language refers to the ability to receive... Read More

Tuesday, 16th June 2020

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Wednesday, 10th June 2020

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