National Reconciliation Week 2026: Walking Alongside First Nations Communities in Early Learning
National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June each year. The dates are fixed – they mark the anniversary of the 1967 referendum and the Mabo decision – and the theme changes annually, reflecting where the national conversation on reconciliation sits. This year, we are marking the week by thinking about what reconciliation means in the context of early childhood education, and what it looks like in the communities where our centres operate.
What Is the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, and What Does It Mean for Your Child Every Day?
If you’ve visited one of our centres, you may have heard educators talk about the Lifelong Learning Curriculum. You might have seen it referenced in your child’s learning documentation, or spotted it on a display in a room. But what is it, exactly, and what does it actually look like in practice? This post answers both of those questions.
Nourishing Children Through the Seasons: How Our Autumn Menu Supports Health, Wellbeing and Learning
As the seasons change, so do the nutritional needs of growing children.
Across Affinity Education centres, our seasonal menus are thoughtfully designed to reflect this, ensuring children enjoy fresh, nourishing meals that support their health, wellbeing, and development all year round.
Welcoming Our New Queensland Senior Behaviour Coach, Riley O’Neill
Supporting children’s behaviour starts with supporting the educators who care for them every day.
That’s why we’re excited to welcome Riley O’Neill to Affinity Education as our new Queensland Senior Behaviour Coach, leading a new Positive Behaviour Guidance Coaching Program across our Queensland services.
What Quality Early Learning Really Looks Like in 2026
At Affinity Education, we work with families across Australia every day. We see the hopes, the questions, and sometimes the quiet uncertainty that comes with choosing care and early education for a child.
Now, in 2026, quality early learning isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the right things, consistently, with care and intention.
Celebrating Excellence Across Australia: Our 2025 Affinity Award Winners
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 staff from right across Australia, from metropolitan centres to regional and remote communities. These awards celebrate excellence in early education, leadership, safety, teamwork and innovation, and reflect the very best of what it means to be part of Affinity Education Group.
Find the Right Childcare Centre in Canberra for Your Family
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 centre highlights, real parent feedback, financial support info (like CCS and the 3 Day Guarantee), and an easy path to book a tour.
Nourishing Children Every Day: Affinity Education’s New Summer Menu Launches Nationwide
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 child’s wellbeing, learning and development.
CCS Reform 2026: What the 3 Day Guarantee Means for Early Education Providers, Educators and Families
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 their activity test result.
Building Capability and Connection: 2025 Affinity National Educators Professional Development Workshop Series
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 wellbeing, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.