Educational Philosophy

Green Families Education is committed to providing professional and high-quality child development and parenting courses for Chinese families in Australia.

Our child development programs are centered on the "Learning for Fun" and "Learn for the Future" philosophies, integrating constructivist and scaffolding approaches to spark children's passion for learning, cultivate their independent learning skills, and empower them to become lifelong learners.

At the same time, our diverse parenting courses aim to create harmonious family environments, offering comprehensive support to facilitate the mutual growth and development of both parents and children.

Our Mission

The world is a playground for children—ignite their passion, empower their exploration, and nurture them into lifelong learners. Support children in realising their potential and dreams while helping families create a positive environment and foster harmonious parent-child relationships, enabling parents and children to grow together.

Vision

To bring confident and loving smiles to millions of families, building a future filled with warmth and hope.

Our Story

Experienced Team

The Experienced Teachers

Janice Li

Principal of Green Families
President of Australian Parents Education Association
Master of Teaching, Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Certified Facilitator of the COS (Circle of Security) Parenting Program
Trainer for the BRiTA Futures Program (Australian Government initiative supporting the mental well-being of newly arrived youth and their parents)
Accredited Facilitator of the Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), University of Queensland
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Australia

Judith White

Ms Judith has been a Reading and Writing teacher at Green Families for 2.5 years.

Before joining GF, she worked at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) for 10 years, where she was responsible for preparing international students for entrance exams to Australian universities.

Her primary interest lies in teaching writing, with a focus on essay and report writing. After graduating from university, she worked at the Department of Education before earning a teaching diploma and becoming a teacher trainer.

William Thompson

Australian registered teacher
Bachelor of Education and Arts, University of Queensland
Teaching at Green Families for 3 years
Coach students to take QA, BSHS and Naplan exams and achieve good results
Kedron State High School Full-time High School Teacher
Private and group coaching sessions
English as a Second Language Teacher

Wendy Morley

Diploma Trainer and Assessor in Early Childhood Education
Trainer and Assessor for Early Childhood Education with the Australian Family Day Care Association
Community Coordinator and Practical Training Supervisor for the Queensland Family Day Care Association
Acting Manager for Southern Brisbane Family Day Care Agency
Family Day Care Training Supervisor at Griffith University
Lead Educator at Tallowwood Early Learning Centre, Griffith University

Yang Ma

Queensland Teacher Registration
Graduate Diploma in Education
Master of Arts in Chinese Translation and Interpreting
Certificate in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Teaching
External Assessment Invigilator for QCAA
Former Relief Teacher and Chinese Language Teacher at Brisbane Girls Grammar School (BGGS)

Xiaowen

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering
Australian Master of Business (MBA)
Queensland Primary and Secondary Education Support Qualifications
Served as assistant to the president, key account manager, etc. of a well-known enterprise
Hosted many summer camps for Chinese children in Australia
Australian primary school assistant teacher
Develop, design and implement children's social ability development courses

Alice Xiong

Vice President of Australian Parent Education Association
Founder of Green Families "Parent Classroom"
Graduated in Psychology from the University of Queensland
Positive Parenting Course Triple P Fully Certified Instructor
COS-P Certified Instructor of the Circle of Safety Parenting Course
Instructor of BRiTA Future, a youth psychology course for new immigrants

Billy Zhang

Master's degree in Counseling and Health, University of Otago, New Zealand
New Zealand registered psychotherapist
Addictive Behavior and Drug Therapist
10 years of work experience:
Professional Areas: Family and Interpersonal Relationship Adjustment
Psychological and emotional adjustment (anxiety, depression, irritability, etc.)
Parent-child education
Psychological Counseling for International Students
addictive behavior

Shirley Mak

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Training Instructor and Assessor
Australian Family Day Care Association Early Childhood Education Training Instructor and Assessor
Community Coordinator and Practical Training Instructor, Queensland Family Day Care Association
Brisbane South Home Daycare Acting Manager
Griffith University Family Day Care Training Instructor
Class leader, Tallowwood Early Learning Center, Griffith University