Ms. Chandra Thapa
Early Childhood Educator and Early Intervention Specialist
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate III in Children Services
Diploma in Community Welfare Work (Australia)
Bachelor of Science (Nepal)

My name is Chandra Thapa. I am an Early Childhood Educator and Early Intervention Specialist. I have completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate III in Children Services (Australia) and Diploma in Community Welfare Work (Australia). I have worked as a Senior Educator for children under six years old in Early Childhood Settings for more than a decade. I have also worked as an “Early Intervention Specialist” for children diagnosed with Autism (ASD). I am passionate about helping children to learn new skills, enhance their existing skills and scaffold their learning. I believe every child is born as a “hero” and proper learning environment enable them to unleash their “Super hero power”. .

My story begins when I was five years old with my father’s decision to enrol me to a public school. Even though my parents are illiterate, they always wanted me and my seven siblings to attend schools. I considered this decision of my father as a first big achievement of my life because not many of my friends attended school and still now their lives haven’t changed much. Life had put lots of ups and downs on my road, however I took every challenge as an opportunity to learn and grow.

My second big achievment in life was in April 1997, when I spent one year with Martina Haiboeck. At that time, a relationship with Martina and Haiboeck family was built, which I define as a relationship of ‘humanity’ where two different cultures meet and shared their joys and sorrows together. Martina and her generous Haiboeck family continuously helped me and the Thapa family because they believed that one day we will give back what we have gained in life.

Until 2008, I spent my life in Nepal studying and working in community sector. In July 2009, I went to Australia to gain further education in community services. I always believe education is a key to eliminate poverty and overcome other problems in life. Since I was five years old until today, things haven’t changed much in the lives of children and their education. Neither my dream has changed, a dream---- to create a place where every child gets education and enjoys a healthy and a happy childhood.

I need your support in this dream. So why not….MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!