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.

What Quality Early Learning Really Looks Like in 2026

7 January 2026

For families choosing early learning today, the decision often feels heavier than it once did. Parents are more informed. Expectations are higher. And alongside practical questions like location, hours and availability, there's often a deeper one underneath it all: "How...

Celebrating Excellence Across Australia: Our 2025 Affinity Award Winners

16 December 2025

Every year, the Affinity Awards give us the opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible people who bring our purpose to life every day. The 2025 Affinity Awards, held in December, recognised outstanding educators, centre teams, leaders and support...

Find the Right Childcare Centre in Canberra for Your Family

12 December 2025

New to Canberra? Searching for trusted childcare for your child? You're in the right place. Whether you're settling in for work, study or a fresh start, this guide will help you explore 7 top-rated childcare centres across Canberra. We've included...

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...