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.
2024 Affinity Centre Managers Conference
More than 240 Affinity Education Group Centre Managers have been invited to a fully funded professional development conference on the Gold Coast from 3-4 August 2024, to enjoy an inspirational program built around the theme of Potential, Realised.
Kids Academy Wyong Opens For Learning
New South Wales Central Coast families have had their patience rewarded with the much-anticipated opening of Kids Academy Wyong, a 90-place centre offering the Lifelong Learning Curriculum and quality early education and childcare for babies, toddlers and Preschoolers.
Affinity Launches Lifelong Learning Certification
More than 5000 employees will be eligible for a sector-first professional development program and certification being offered by Affinity Education Group, with more than 1200 educators and teachers already achieving the first stage of certification as of May 2024.