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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Kindness in Action: How Affinity Education Lives Its Values Every Day

By Michele Mayhew | 14 February 2025
At Affinity Education centres across Australia, kindness isn't just a word-it's embedded in everything we do. From the way we support each other as a team to the care we provide for the children and families we serve, kindness is...
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Helping Children Build Social Skills for Lifelong Learning & Confidence

By Michele Mayhew | 6 February 2025
Ever wondered how your child's friendships and social skills impact their future success? Research shows that strong social-emotional development in early childhood plays a key role in academic achievement, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth. At Affinity Education, we focus on...
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Celebrating the Journey to Exceeding at Kids Academy Glenmore Park 

By Carla Adams | 3 February 2025
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...
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Potential, Realised: Best Centre Manager Bree White 

By Carla Adams | 24 January 2025
"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...
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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 this period, emotional confidence stands out as one of the...
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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 and opening of an additional newly built centre late in...

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 physical development and social interactions. However, we also understand the...
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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 #1 position as Best Centre Manager for 2024, Bree White...
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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 11th December and included the 10% increase above award wages. ...
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