Affinity Education Group appoints Head of Learning & Development
Nicholas Antuar has been appointed Head of Learning and Development – a new role created at Affinity Education Group for 2025 in line with our promise of Potential, Realised.
“It’s fantastic to see a rapidly growing company such as Affinity Education investing in and supporting the growth and development of every team member,” Nicholas said.
Celebrating the Journey to Exceeding at Kids Academy Glenmore Park
Kids Academy Glenmore Park are celebrating their progress from Meeting to Exceeding the National Quality Standards.
Having been part of the Glenmore Park community for more than 25 years in New South Wales, Kids Academy Glenmore Park has a long-term reputation for delivering high quality early education and care.
Potential, Realised: Best Centre Manager Bree White
“Early Education is my core value and most important motivation.” Being announced as Affinity Education Group’s Best Centre Manager late in 2024 came as a genuine surprise for Bree White, Centre Manager at Milestones Early Learning Emerald Beach, which operates on Gumbaynggirr Country land.
“There are so many amazing Centre Managers within Affinity, I was surprised to be nominated as the State Finalist. To be announced as the National Winner in the Best Centre Manager category was just amazing – I am very proud of our centre and team,” Bree said.
Affinity Education Goes Above and Beyond 250 in 2025
Affinity Education Group is celebrating a new milestone – operating more than 250 centres around Australia as the group commences 2025. The milestone follows the acquisition of sixteen centres and opening of an additional newly built centre late in December, investments which will support over 1,300 additional places in locations where early education and childcare is in high demand.
Awards Winners Ends Year on a High for Affinity
Affinity Education Group has recognised more than 100 individual employees and centre teams in the State Finals and National Winners announcements of the 2024 Affinity Awards. Taking out the number #1 position as Best Centre Manager for 2024, Bree White from Milestones Early Learning Emerald Beach in New South Wales was recognised for consistently delivering Gold-standard quality, compliance, outstanding early education outcomes for children and exciting career development opportunities for her team.
Cash Before Christmas: Early ECEC Pay Rise For Affinity Employees
Affinity Education Group has confirmed that all employees eligible for the new ECEC payment are now receiving it effective 2nd December 2024. The first payments to employees were made on 11th December and included the 10% increase above award wages. CEO Tim Hickey said the decision to put ‘cash in our people’s hands before Christmas’ was one quickly approved by all executives and the board in recognition of the Federal Government’s commitment to funding for employees in the sector.
2024 Affinity Award Nominations Announced
After a three-week national campaign, more than 800 employees and 180 centre teams within Affinity Education Group are celebrating nominations as part of our yearly national awards program, the Affinity Awards.
CEO Tim Hickey rolled out the nomination announcements to excited centre teams, who are proudly celebrating and recognising achievements across 40 different categories, all identifying positive workplace culture along with excellence in performance within the Early Education and Care sector.
First Employees Certified in Australia’s Lifelong Learning Curriculum
More than 400 employees have been recognised in Australia’s first Lifelong Learning Curriculum Certification graduations, representing an exciting new industry qualification pathway in the early education sector.
CEO Tim Hickey, COO Nishad Alani, CFO Cathy Montesin and Head of Engagement and Publicity Carla Adams joined Affinity’s Education Projects Advisor Jessica Mitchel and six highly experienced employees working in positions ranging from Lead Educator to Area Manager, who have all achieved their Certification within the past months.
An Exciting New beginning at Milestones Officer
“Every new beginning carries the promise of growth, learning and community. With open hearts and committed hands, we embark on this journey to nurture, inspire and build a brighter future for the children and families we serve,” Faith Salue, Centre Manager.
Affinity Education Group has proudly opened the doors of Milestones Early Learning Officer – a purpose-built early education and childcare campus located on Tivendale Road.
