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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Dr Lesley Jones Promoted to Chief Compliance & Quality Officer 

By Carla Adams | 26 August 2024
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,...
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How Early Learning Centres Can Reduce Anxiety in Young Children

By Michele Mayhew | 23 August 2024
Anxiety in young children is more common than many people realise. According to the Australian Government's Department of Health, up to 7% of children aged 4 to 17 experience an anxiety disorder in any given year. Early signs of anxiety...
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Affinity Education Group awarded ‘Best Places To Work’ by The Australian 

By Carla Adams | 22 August 2024
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.  A total of 50 Australian companies made the final cut published in The...
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How to Choose the Right Early Childhood Education Service in Australia: A Parent’s Guide

By Michele Mayhew | 9 August 2024
Choosing the right early childhood education service is one of the most crucial decisions you'll make for your child. The early years are a period of rapid brain development, and the experiences your child has during this time can set...
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Affinity Raises Record $40,000 for The Pyjama Foundation 

By Carla Adams | 31 July 2024
A record of more than $40,000 has been raised by Affinity Education Group centres participating in a national fundraising campaign for The Pyjama Foundation.  After again offering a ‘CEO’s Challenge’, Affinity CEO Tim Hickey donated a final $1881 to match...
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Australian Breastfeeding Week 2024: Returning to work from maternity leave

By Carla Adams | 31 July 2024
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...
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From Play to Big School: Fun Play Activities That Build School Readiness Skills

By Michele Mayhew | 26 July 2024
As children approach the age of starting school, educators at Affinity Education run centres focus on preparing them for this significant transition. One of the most effective and enjoyable ways to build school readiness is through play. Play-based learning engages...
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Essential Development Milestones Before Starting Big School

By Michele Mayhew | 12 July 2024
Starting primary school is a significant milestone for children and their families. To ensure a smooth transition, it is essential to focus on four critical development milestones during early childhood: emotional confidence, social connectivity, foundational learning, and physical health and...
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When Should I Send My Child To School?

By Michele Mayhew | 5 July 2024
Starting 'Big School' is an exciting time in a child's lifelong learning journey. When to start is influenced by state-specific guidelines and a child's individual readiness. While the general age for starting school is around five or six, the exact...
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