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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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When Should I Send My Child to School?

5 July 2024
Post updated July 2025. Starting "big school" is an exciting milestone for your child, and an emotional one for you, too. If you're wondering when to enrol or whether your child is ready, you're not alone. It's a common question...
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Affinity Education Announces Inspirational Speaker Line-up for 2024 Conference

1 July 2024
More than 300 Centre Managers and team members working for Affinity Education Group are looking forward to the reward of a two-day professional development and networking conference to explore and engage with the theme of Potential, Realised.  “Planned with the...
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Collaborating with Early Start Australia to support children’s outcomes

27 June 2024
A new national collaboration and partnership between Affinity Education Group and Early Start Australia (ESA) will provide vital educator training and offer Australian families access to therapy support, screening programs, and information about best practice early childhood intervention strategies.  “Affinity...
Affinity Education Group welcomes new CPO

Affinity Education Group Welcomes New Chief People Officer

24 June 2024
Affinity Education Group has announced the upcoming arrival of our new Chief People Officer, Rolanda Mitchell, who will take the company’s People and Culture team forward for 2024 and beyond.  “It’s great news to be able to announce Rolanda will...
From nursery to new trainee! Shining stars at Affinity Education Group.

From Nursery to New Trainee! Shining Stars at Affinity

19 June 2024
After graduating from Papilio Early Learning Hunters Hill and starting primary school back in 2007, Miss Lily has returned – this time as one of Affinity’s newest and most enthusiastic trainees.  And a special connection formed when Lily was a...
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2024 Communities of Practice Create Visions For Early Education

5 June 2024
“It’s about giving our people the opportunity to connect and plan a holistic approach and shared vision for the type of early education we will deliver to the children enrolling in early education as babies, toddlers and preschoolers over the...
Nishad Alani appointed COO Affinity Education Group

Nishad Alani appointed COO Affinity Education Group

4 June 2024
Nishad Alani says he is excited to be a part of Affinity Education Group’s future as the company announces his appointment as Chief Operating Officer, effective 3 June 2024.  Most recently CEO of Retail Zoo which manages more than 900...
'Purple Lisa' celebrates her 25 year workiversary at Affinity Education

25 year Workiversary: Purple Lisa’s ‘Affinity for Children’ celebrated  

31 May 2024
Affinity Education Group Educational Leader Lisa Sinclair has 25 extra reasons to celebrate this year, as she celebrates her seriously fun career in early education and care.  Our  much-loved Educational Leader and Assistant Centre Manager at Milestones Early Learning Edgewater,...
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Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

28 May 2024
Affinity Education Group prioritises the safety and wellbeing of all employees and children under our care.   In recognition of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month during May, Affinity Education Group has released updated policies including a Domestic and Family Violence...
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