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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Building Emotional Confidence in Early Childhood: How Affinity Education Nurtures Lifelong Skills

By Michele Mayhew | 24 January 2025
The first five years of a child's life are a time of incredible growth - not just physically but emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Among the many skills children develop during...
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Affinity Education Goes Above and Beyond 250 in 2025

By Carla Adams | 17 January 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...
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Sun Safety and Outdoor Fun: How Affinity Education Protects Little Learners Under the Australian Sun

By Michele Mayhew | 17 January 2025
Australia is blessed with sunshine-filled days that invite exploration and play. At Affinity Education, we value the benefits of outdoor activities for young children - from fostering curiosity to encouraging...
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Awards Winners Ends Year on a High for Affinity

By Carla Adams | 20 December 2024
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...
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Cash Before Christmas: Early ECEC Pay Rise For Affinity Employees

By Carla Adams | 13 December 2024
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...
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Why Enrolling Your Child in Child Care Before Age 3 Sets Them Up for Lifelong Success

By Michele Mayhew | 4 December 2024
Did you know that 90% of a child's brain develops before the age of 5? Or that children who attend child care often show stronger social and emotional skills by...
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2024 Affinity Award Nominations Announced 

By Carla Adams | 25 November 2024
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...
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First Employees Certified in Australia’s Lifelong Learning Curriculum

By Carla Adams | 22 November 2024
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,...
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From Runny Noses to Resilience: Why Illness in Early Childhood Has Long-Term Benefits

By Michele Mayhew | 20 November 2024
As parents, it's natural to feel concerned when your little one picks up a cold or bug at child care. The sight of a runny nose or hearing a cough...
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