About Us
At Affinity Education Group, we’re here for one reason - to give every child the best start in life.
As one of Australia’s largest and most respected early education providers, we’re setting new standards in curriculum, training, and care. Today, our team of over 5,700 educators and support staff provide high-quality early education to more than 20,000 children and 8,000 families across the country.
Since 2013, our mission has been to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. That mission begins with child-centred education - and extends to supporting the wellbeing and professional growth of every member of our team.
Because we know that the early years matter - not just for children, but for society as a whole.
Our Story
Affinity Education was founded with a vision: to create inclusive, nurturing environments where children thrive, educators grow, and families feel supported.
Over the past decade, we’ve led the way in early childhood education innovation - from launching our Lifelong Learning Curriculum, to establishing the Affinity Learning Academy, to forming partnerships with leading universities and cultural education providers.
Through it all, we’ve stayed true to our promise:
Potential, realised.
Our Timeline of Growth
A snapshot of key milestones from our journey:
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2013 – Affinity Education Group is founded.
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2015 – Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum philosophy is established.
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2017 – The Affinity Learning Academy launches, delivering fully funded qualifications to hundreds of team members annually.
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2022 – Partnership with the University of Wollongong begins to pilot the Early Years Toolbox, now rolled out nationally.
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March 2022 – First early education provider to achieve Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace accreditation.
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March 2023 – Launch of the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia’s most advanced framework for the Early Years Learning Framework.
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May 2023 – Launch of the Big Thinkers STEM program with Southern Cross University.
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August 2023 – Launch of the Aussie Wildlife Champions program in partnership with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy.
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August 2023 – Named Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards.
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November 2023 – Affinity Learning Academy named finalist in the AHRI Awards for Best Learning and Development Strategy.
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March 2024 – Introduction of the Wandana Aboriginal Education program across centres nationally.
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August 2024 – Recognised by The Australian as one of the Best Places to Work.
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Today – Over 250 early education centres and counting, supporting thousands of families nationwide.
The Affinity Way
We’re more than an education provider - we’re a purpose-led community dedicated to shaping the future through education and care.
Our Goal
To instill a love of lifelong learning in every child, while building the capability and confidence of our national community of educators, teachers, managers and support teams.
Our Values
- Going Above and Beyond
- Delivering Outstanding Professionalism
- Living the Team Spirit
- Creating Shining Stars
- Being Completely Connected
- Having Serious Fun!
Our culture drives excellence - and accountability. With dedicated teams overseeing education, quality, safety, people and compliance, we ensure every service lives up to our standards. Safety and trust are woven into the fabric of our organisation, influencing everything from our curriculum and environments to how we support families and train our teams.
More than 70% of our leadership roles are filled through internal promotion, and over 90% of our centres have achieved or maintained a rating of Meeting or Exceeding the National Quality Standard.
Whether you’re a parent looking for exceptional child care, an educator seeking meaningful work, or a stakeholder exploring partnership opportunities - we welcome you to discover The Affinity Way.
Want to know more?
Explore our Lifelong Learning Curriculum or see our career opportunities to learn how we’re empowering children and educators alike.