Affinity Education Blog

Insights, Updates and Ideas from Across Our Early Learning Community

Welcome to the Affinity Education blog - a space where we share helpful tips, sector updates, wellbeing initiatives, and early education insights for families and educators.

Whether you’re part of our team, enrolled at one of our centres, or simply passionate about early childhood education, you’ll find valuable information here to support children’s learning, educator development, and community engagement.

Nourishing Children Every Day: Affinity Education’s New Summer Menu Launches Nationwide

2 December 2025

At Affinity Education, we believe high-quality early education is inseparable from high-quality nutrition. With children receiving up to 50% of their daily nutritional requirements while in care, our approach to food is a core part of how we support every...

CCS Reform 2026: What the 3 Day Guarantee Means for Early Education Providers, Educators and Families

14 November 2025

From January 2026, the Australian Government will introduce one of the most significant Child Care Subsidy (CCS) reforms in recent years - the 3 Day Guarantee, providing eligible families with 72 subsidised hours of early learning per fortnight, regardless of...

Building Capability and Connection: 2025 Affinity National Educators Professional Development Workshop Series

7 November 2025

At Affinity Education, we know that great educators build great futures. That's why, in July 2025, our Education Team partnered with Phoenix Support for Educators to design and deliver a new series of funded professional development workshops focused on educator...

Celebrating Children’s Week 2025: Empowering Every Child to Know Their Rights

20 October 2025

In every Affinity Education centre, moments of curiosity and connection happen daily - a child sharing an idea, working with a friend, or proudly reflecting on what they've learned. Children's Week (18-26 October 2025) shines a spotlight on these everyday...

Bright Beginnings Taree Celebrates Exceeding National Quality Standards

1 October 2025

It's celebration time at Bright Beginnings Children's Centre in Taree, with the team officially awarded an Exceeding National Quality Standard (NQS) rating in their recent Assessment and Rating. This achievement is a proud moment for the educators, families, and wider community, and marks...

Spring Menu Launch: Supporting Children’s Nutrition Across Affinity Education Centres

11 September 2025

At Affinity Education, we know that nutrition is central to children's growth, learning, and wellbeing. That's why every season, our teams introduce a refreshed menu across our network of centres. This Spring, children are enjoying dishes like pesto chicken lasagne, beef bulgogi...

Together We Shine: Celebrating Our Educators This Early Childhood Educator Day

29 August 2025

Every day across our centres, educators make a difference that goes far beyond teaching. From the hugs at drop-off to the spark of discovery during play, you bring light and belonging to children's lives. This Early Childhood Educator Day (3...

Book Week 2025: Celebrating the Joy of Stories Across Affinity Education Centres

14 August 2025

There's something truly special about the moment a child becomes absorbed in a story. The way their eyes widen at a plot twist, their giggles when a favourite character appears, and the proud smile when they remember a line by...

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Celebrating National Science Week: How Early Childhood Educators Spark a Love of Discovery

12 August 2025

Inspiring Australia's next generation of critical thinkers starts long before primary school - it starts with our early childhood educators. Each year, National Science Week celebrates the vital role science plays in our lives and the people who inspire us to explore...