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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Starting Smarter – The Early Years Toolbox Expands Nationally for 2024

8 April 2024
The implementation of the research-based Early Years Toolbox as part of the Lifelong Learning Curriculum has seen a marked increase in literacy, numeracy and working memory outcomes for children aged 4-5 years. A formal research partnership between Affinity Education Group...
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Hope Inspired By Council Boost For Childhood Educators

21 March 2024
Hope McGrath has been inspired by the news of Maranoa Regional Council's new childcare bursary, which aims to assist those who have completed their studies and are looking to enter or remain in the workforce in the Maronoa shire. Hope,...
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Impact Report – Affinity Education Group & The Smith Family  

14 March 2024
After the first year of a three-year partnership with The Smith Family, the number of Learning for Life children sponsored by Affinity Education has grown by almost 20 percent to 244 students.   Under the agreement, each Affinity Education centre is allocated one...
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Affinity Expands Lifelong Learning Curriculum Through Partnership With Wandana Aboriginal Education

13 March 2024
Affinity Education Group has announced the latest addition to the Lifelong Learning Curriculum - a partnership with Wandana Aboriginal Education to deliver purpose-built Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural education. Dr Lesley Jones, Head of Education and Pedagogy, said the...
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30 years of Early Childhood Education: Miss Pam’s Affinity Workiversary 

5 March 2024
Early Childhood Educator Miss Pam has been celebrated at Milestones Early Learning Jimboomba after marking her 30th 'Workiversary'. Miss Pam has been a Jimboomba resident for 36 years. Such is her love of her profession; she has been happy to...
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Gender Pay Gap Employer Statement  

27 February 2024
Gender Pay Gap Employer Statement   Affinity Education Group is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and compensated fairly, regardless of gender. Our Gender Equality Policy exists to ensure no current or potential...
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Loved Local Jo Sets New Goals for Milestones Early Learning  

22 February 2024
Milestones Early Learning Bairnsdale's two campuses have welcomed new Senior Centre Manager Jo-Anne Maguigan, who brings more than 36 years of experience in childcare, training, and management to her new role.    Ask Jo-Anne what inspires her, and her answer...
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Affinity Secures Circle Back Accreditation For Second Year 

29 January 2024
Delivering the fastest, most personalised and most professional response to candidates is a passion for Affinity's Talent Acquisition Team.  "When you find the job you want - you don't want to wait - and especially in the early education sector...
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Affinity Shining Stars Celebrate 2023 National Awards

21 December 2023
In our largest ever national Affinity Awards celebration, almost 50 early education professionals and centre teams have been recognised, rewarded and shared their passion for excellence and quality in early education.   CEO Tim Hickey said the Affinity Awards, which commenced...
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