Affinity Raises Record $40,000 for The Pyjama Foundation
A record of more than $40,000 has been raised by Affinity Education Group centres participating in a national fundraising campaign for The Pyjama Foundation.
Australian Breastfeeding Week 2024: Returning to work from maternity leave
Support for working mothers to continue breastfeeding is a right, not a privilege, and this year we are thrilled to have maintained national accreditation with the Australian Breastfeeding Association for the third year in a row. More than 230 Affinity Education Group centres around Australia offer a warm, welcoming and supportive breastfeeding environment and policies for families and employees to allow them to continue their breastfeeding journey.
Affinity Education Announces Inspirational Speaker Line-up for 2024 Conference
More than 300 Centre Managers and team members working for Affinity Education Group are looking forward to the reward of a two-day professional development and networking conference to explore and engage with the theme of Potential, Realised.
Collaborating with Early Start Australia to support children’s outcomes
A new national collaboration and partnership between Affinity Education Group and Early Start Australia (ESA) will provide vital educator training and offer Australian families access to therapy support, screening programs, and information about best practice early childhood intervention strategies.
Affinity Education Group Welcomes New Chief People Officer
Affinity Education Group has announced the upcoming arrival of our new Chief People Officer, Rolanda Mitchell, who will take the company’s People and Culture team forward for 2024 and beyond.
From Nursery to New Trainee! Shining Stars at Affinity
After graduating from Papilio Early Learning Hunters Hill and starting primary school back in 2007, Miss Lily has returned – this time as one of Affinity’s newest and most enthusiastic trainees.
2024 Communities of Practice Create Visions For Early Education
More than 100 Communities of Practice events are currently underway, providing Affinity’s educators, teachers and Senior Educational Leaders paid professional development sessions to network and connect.
Nishad Alani appointed COO Affinity Education Group
Nishad Alani says he is excited to be a part of Affinity Education Group’s future as the company announces his appointment as Chief Operating Officer, effective 3 June 2024. Most recently CEO of Retail Zoo which manages more than 900 stores, Nishad’s global career has spanned some of Australia’s favourite brands including operation including Boost Juice, Betty’s Burgers, Salsas Fresh Mex, Cibo Espresso and Starbucks.
25 year Workiversary: Purple Lisa’s ‘Affinity for Children’ celebrated
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month
In recognition of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month during May, Affinity Education Group has released updated policies including a Domestic and Family Violence Policy to ensure that all employees and families attending our centres have access to support if they are experiencing domestic violence.