Career Stability & Mental Health: Empowering Women in Early Childhood Education
Working in early childhood education is meaningful, fulfilling, and, at times, demanding. For the many women who make up the backbone of this sector, career stability isn’t just about financial security. It’s a powerful foundation for mental wellbeing, confidence, and long-term career growth.
At Affinity Education, we’re committed to creating a work environment where women feel valued, supported, and secure. Through initiatives like the Affinity Learning Academy, flexible work arrangements, and an inclusive professional community, we’re helping our educators not only stay in the sector—but thrive in it.
Here’s how we support career stability as a pathway to stronger mental health.
Dr Lesley Jones Promoted to Chief Compliance & Quality Officer
Affinity Education Group has announced the promotion of Dr Lesley Jones from Head of Education to Chief Compliance and Quality Officer. Dr Jones has been an integral part of Affinity Education Group since joining in 2019 as an Education Consultant, following a range of senior leadership roles during more than 35 years in the early education and care sector.
Affinity Education Group awarded ‘Best Places To Work’ by The Australian
Affinity Education Group is celebrating after being the only early education and childcare provider to be named in the 2024 Best Places To Work by The Australian.
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.
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.
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
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.