Nishad Alani appointed COO Affinity Education Group
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 stores, Nishad’s global career has spanned some of Australia’s favourite brands including operation including Boost Juice, Betty’s Burgers, Salsas Fresh Mex, Cibo Espresso and Starbucks.
25 year Workiversary: Purple Lisa’s ‘Affinity for Children’ celebrated
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month
In recognition of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month during May, Affinity Education Group has released updated policies including a Domestic and Family Violence Policy to ensure that all employees and families attending our centres have access to support if they are experiencing domestic violence.
2024 Affinity Centre Managers Conference
More than 240 Affinity Education Group Centre Managers have been invited to a fully funded professional development conference on the Gold Coast from 3-4 August 2024, to enjoy an inspirational program built around the theme of Potential, Realised.
Kids Academy Wyong Opens For Learning
New South Wales Central Coast families have had their patience rewarded with the much-anticipated opening of Kids Academy Wyong, a 90-place centre offering the Lifelong Learning Curriculum and quality early education and childcare for babies, toddlers and Preschoolers.
Affinity Launches Lifelong Learning Certification
More than 5000 employees will be eligible for a sector-first professional development program and certification being offered by Affinity Education Group, with more than 1200 educators and teachers already achieving the first stage of certification as of May 2024.
Creating Passion: Mythbusting at the Queensland Jobs Showcase
“Creating a lifelong passion for learning among children and professionals” is one of the key benefits of working in Early Education and Care. Affinity Chief People Officer Linda Carroll recently participated in the Jobs Showcase online hosted by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) and attended by more than 1500 people interested in Early Education and Care careers.
Starting Smarter – The Early Years Toolbox Expands Nationally for 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.
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.
Hope Inspired By Council Boost For Childhood Educators
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.
Impact Report – Affinity Education Group & The Smith Family
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 sponsored child. Every time a new education centre is opened, another child is sponsored.