BSL Grow - Brimbank | Brotherhood of St. Laurence

Welcome to BSL Grow!

A free early years program for families with children aged 2–3 years

BSL Grow - Brimbank is a program for families with 2-3 year old children in areas such as St Albans, Sunshine, Deer Park, Sydenham, Taylors Lakes, Keilor, Cairnlea, and Derrimut and surrounds. We work with local services to support your child’s learning, development and health - so they can thrive, feel safe, and belong.

Meet the team

Fatima – Family Coach

Fatima has a background in kindergarten teaching and leadership. She has been teaching for over 13 years.

Fatima comes from Punjab, Pakistan – the land of five rivers. she is a proud mum of three children aged 10–15 years old. She loves cooking new dishes, exploring Victorian country towns, and camping. She also likes reading but doesn't get much time with a busy family schedule.

Fatima is here to walk alongside you and support you in your child’s learning journey. She can do it through meeting you in person at Muyan, at the library or in the comfort of your own home. If you have a 2-3 year old child and you would like to know more about how Fatima can be of help, please talk to her. You can also ask one of our Muyan Educators about it. Fatima is looking forward to seeing you.

Ella – Family Coach

Ella holds a close connection to Gunditjmara Country as her mum grew up there on a beautiful farm that is still in Ella's family. Ella also enjoys swimming down at Nairm (Port Phillip Bay) whenever there is a warm day.

Ella is a qualified Early Childhood Teacher that has worked across multiple different Early Childhood services over the last 12 years. She is now currently working for Brotherhood of St. Laurence as a Family Coach delivering the Early Years Integrated Approach. Ella is so excited to build relationships and support families and their children in this unique role. She will be working from Muyan on Wednesdays and Thursdays and will be out in the community for the remainder of the week.

Ella is a proud mother of a gorgeous and curious 18 month old boy named Ordi, and when she's not working you will find her and her family thrifting at markets and Op Shops, spending time out in nature, and enjoying picnics in new parks and places. Ella looks forward to meeting you all.

Athuai – Community Connector

Athuai is really excited to be part of the Community Connectors at the Brotherhood of St. Laurence!

Athuai has a strong background in community engagement and local government, where he has supported families and individuals from diverse communities to access the right services and feel connected within Brimbank.

He is passionate about helping families to feel heard, supported, and included. I look forward to working alongside our Family Coaches, Educators and Community Partners to build strong, welcoming connections across our communities.