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Welcome to the Affinity Education blog – your trusted source for expert insights on early childhood education, parenting tips, child development, and the latest Affinity Education news. Our blog is here to support families with practical advice and keep you updated on the newest developments within our centres. Join us in giving every child the best start in life with information that matters to parents, caregivers, and educators alike!

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Shining Star Gabriela Savio Announced as Finalist Outstanding Educator in NTEC Awards 2023 

By Dana Reid | 25 August 2023
We are excited to announce that our very own Gabriela Savio, Lead Educator for Milestones Early Learning Darwin City, has been chosen from more than 30 nominees as one of...
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Saying ‘Thank you!’ on Early Childhood Educators Day 

By Lesley Jones | 21 August 2023
The countdown is on to Wednesday, the 6th of September, when our centres will celebrate Early Childhood Educators Day. We're inviting all families and caregivers to make a special effort...
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AEG and AWC Launch Contemporary Early Years Conservation Program 

By Dana Reid | 7 August 2023
In an exciting Australia-first, more than 10,000 children aged between 3-5 years will have access to the new Aussie Wildlife Champions Lifelong Learning Curriculum program as the result of a...
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Affinity takes action to enable breastfeeding for parents & employees 

By Dana Reid | 1 August 2023
Returning to work as a breastfeeding mother is a right for employees and parents enrolled with Affinity Education Group (Affinity).   Our national community of early education and childcare centres,...
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Affinity reaches ambitious goal for National Pyjama Day

By Dana Reid | 31 July 2023
Donate today! For the third consecutive year, Affinity Education Group had a successful week raising funds for National Pyjama Day, reaching the ambitious goal of $20,000.   The Pyjama Foundation...
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Affinity Expands National Education Team 

By Dana Reid | 26 July 2023
Affinity Education Group (Affinity), Head of Education and Pedagogy, Dr Lesley Jones has confirmed the recent national expansion of Affinity's Education Team with the addition of five new Education Advisors...
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Just 3 sleeps until we get in our PJs for children in foster care! 

By Dana Reid | 18 July 2023
Donate Today! For the third year in a row, our Affinity Education Group community are going above and beyond for children in foster care, with a national FUNdraising effort underway...
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National Reconciliation Week 2023

By Dana Reid | 9 June 2023
 Acknowledgement of Country   Affinity Education Group acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and...
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Five Reasons to Start Your Early Childhood Education and Care Journey 

By Dana Reid | 24 May 2023
Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Australia includes the ages of 0 to 5 years with the opportunity for outside school hours care (OSHC), depending on the centre.  The role of...
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