Affinity Education Blog

Insights, Updates and Ideas from Across Our Early Learning Community

Welcome to the Affinity Education blog - a space where we share helpful tips, sector updates, wellbeing initiatives, and early education insights for families and educators.

Whether you’re part of our team, enrolled at one of our centres, or simply passionate about early childhood education, you’ll find valuable information here to support children’s learning, educator development, and community engagement.

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What Is the Best Approach to Early Childhood Education? A Guide for Families and Educators

25 June 2025
Post updated June 2025. Choosing an early education program is one of the most important decisions you'll make in your child's early years. It's about more than preparing for school - it's about giving your child the chance to feel...
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The Cost of Child Care in Australia: What You Need to Know Before Enrolling Your Baby

24 June 2025
Post updated June 2025. Choosing child care is a big decision, especially when your baby is involved. Whether you're preparing to return to work or looking to give your child a strong start in life, understanding the costs involved can...
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The Power of Mentorship in Early Childhood Education

9 June 2025
Behind every confident educator is a story of someone who took the time to guide, support, and believe in them. Maybe you're just starting out. Maybe you've been in early education for a few years and wonder what's next. Wherever...
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Supporting Our Educators, Empowering Our Children: A New Coaching Series with Dr Kaylene Henderson

3 June 2025
At Affinity Education Group, we know that calm, confident educators create safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive. That's why we're proud to introduce the next phase of our Safety Starts With Me initiative - a new educator coaching video...
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Nourishing Little Learners: Our Winter Menu Has Arrived

2 June 2025
It's 11:30am on a chilly Tuesday, and the toddler room is buzzing. Children are washing their hands, finding their seats, and chatting about what's for lunch. Over in the kitchen, today's meal - minestrone soup with cheesy garlic bread -...
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Reconciliation in Early Education: Embedding Cultural Understanding Every Day

26 May 2025
At Affinity Education, reconciliation is more than a statement, it's a promise. A daily, deliberate act of respect, learning, and collaboration. Across more than 250 early learning centres on the traditional lands of First Nations peoples, we are building inclusive...
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Media Statement – May 2025

12 May 2025
RESPONSE FROM AFFINITY EDUCATION GROUP CEO TIM HICKEY TO ABC TV's 7:30 PROGRAM "These are very serious and troubling matters. I want to express again how profoundly sorry I am that something like this could occur to any child in...
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Happy Workiversary Miss Tina and Miss Adriana

14 April 2025
Among our many talented and valued Affinity-ites around Australia, April includes the Affinity Workiversaries of two wonderful early childhood educators and leaders in our sector. We would like to take the opportunity to recognise the work, dedication and passion of...
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Affinity Education Group Launches Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

7 April 2025
After more than two years of collaboration and planning, Affinity Education Group has launched our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) reflecting a national community commitment.  The plan's launch took place in Brisbane on Turrbal and Yuggera land on 3rd April 2025...
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