Kerry Dominish
Chief Executive Officer
Early Ed
Kerry Dominish is Chief Executive Officer of EarlyEd and an experienced leader in early childhood intervention, disability, and allied health services. She is a qualified Speech Pathologist (BAppSci SP) with extensive experience across clinical, education, and management roles in NSW, interstate, and internationally.
Kerry’s career has been shaped by a strong focus on collaborative, family-centred practice, with an emphasis on building coordinated intervention teams around each child. She is committed to ensuring families, educators, and clinicians work together to support children’s communication and developmental outcomes from the earliest possible stage.
As CEO, Kerry leads EarlyEd with a focus on evidence-based practice, early intervention, and equitable access to high-quality services tailored to family needs. She is also actively involved in sector advocacy, serving on the Board of Professional and Researchers in Early Childhood (PRECI) and as NSW Representative for the Toy Libraries Association of Australia.
Sessions
3:20
Panel: What does a “good” NDIS look like in 2031?
What should the future NDIS system look like in 5 years’ time in terms of sustainability, equity, and outcomes?
Explore the long-term vision and the role of providers, government, and communities in shaping it.
Moderator: David Moody, Director, Management Governance Australia and Workforce Plus
Mel Kubisa, Chief Executive Officer, Community Living Options
Tim Baker, Chief Operating Officer, DHS Disability Services
Kerry Dominish, Chief Executive Officer, Early Ed
Matthew Armstrong, Partnership Manager, Shift Care
2:20
Thriving Kids: Early intervention, families and long-term outcomes
How will changes to early childhood access and new support systems outside the NDIS impact providers, families, and participants?
Learn how to adapt to new service pathways, funding models, and transition challenges while promoting long-term outcomes for children and families
Kerry Dominish, Chief Executive Officer, Early Ed