Freda Ogilvie is a retired teacher. Driven by her strong interest in political agendas, education and the strategic plan for WA Public Schools, she has been involved in educating and developing strategies and programs for students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. She has worked in policy development to enhance early childhood education and care within the Aboriginal community.
Ms Ogilvie has also taken part in national forums on early childhood education, and contributed to Aboriginal early childhood programs in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.