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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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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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Bachelor Scholarships Pathway New Milestone

By Crysta Kelly | 23 May 2023
Bachelor Scholarship Pathway Program The Australian has featured Affinity Education Group's Bachelor Scholarship Pathway program as the company marks a milestone with more than 100 employees enrolled to complete a...
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Being Completely Connected – Milestones Supports Fighter Frankie 

By Dana Reid | 22 May 2023
Affinity Education Group employees have rallied in the spirit of Being Completely Connected to support a young child's fight with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma.    Our amazing team at Milestones Early...
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‘Best Childcare Jobs in Tamworth!’

By Dana Reid | 17 May 2023
Affinity Centre Manager and Shining Star Sarah McCluand has been busy promoting 'the best childcare jobs in Tamworth' at our soon to open Papilio Early Learning Tamworth.  With the centre...
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Five things you didn’t know about being an Early Childhood Educator

By Dana Reid | 4 May 2023
At Affinity we know how critical early childhood education is for children, and there's a huge body of research that demonstrates the difference early education makes to children's performance at...
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Healthy Eaters through Food Exploration

By Dana Reid | 3 May 2023
Food exploration in a positive environment shows a reduced risk of children becoming picky eaters.   Research shows that introducing new foods to your child within the first two years and...
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What does the new Child Care Subsidy mean for families?

By Crysta Kelly | 3 May 2023
From 10 July 2023, the Australian Government will be increasing the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) rates for families within Australia, resulting in reduced gap fees for your family.  What you...
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What is Big Thinkers STEM?

By Dana Reid | 1 May 2023
Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has always played a vital role in the development of our Lifelong Learning Curriculum for children aged 3 to 5 years old. Recently, Affinity...
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Kindamindi Transforms to Milestones Warana

By Crysta Kelly | 28 April 2023
After some 13 years as Kindamindi Warana, this much-loved Sunshine Coast-based childcare centre has just transformed into Milestones Early Learning & Kindergarten Warana. On Monday, 17th April, Minister Andrew Wallace...
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