Potential, Realised at Affinity – Kim Cassar 

My career took off after I joined Affinity… Our latest Affinity Shining Star is Kim Cassar, recently promoted from her long-term Assistant Centre Manager role at the Exceeding Rated Milestones Early Learning Greensborough to Centre Manager of Papilio Early Learning Bundoora which is about to open in one of Melbourne’s fastest growing regions.

Dr Lesley Jones Promoted to Chief Compliance & Quality Officer 

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, following a range of senior leadership roles during more than 35 years in the early education and care sector.

Affinity Education Group awarded ‘Best Places To Work’ by The Australian 

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. 

Affinity Raises Record $40,000 for The Pyjama Foundation 

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. 

Australian Breastfeeding Week 2024: Returning to work from maternity leave

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 Education Group centres around Australia offer a warm, welcoming and supportive breastfeeding environment and policies for families and employees to allow them to continue their breastfeeding journey.

Affinity Education Announces Inspirational Speaker Line-up for 2024 Conference

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. 

Collaborating with Early Start Australia to support children’s outcomes

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 Education Group welcomes new CPO

Affinity Education Group Welcomes New Chief People Officer

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. 

From nursery to new trainee! Shining stars at Affinity Education Group.

From Nursery to New Trainee! Shining Stars at Affinity

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. 

2024 Communities of Practice Create Visions For Early Education

More than 100 Communities of Practice events are currently underway, providing Affinity’s educators, teachers and Senior Educational Leaders paid professional development sessions to network and connect.