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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!

Reconciliation in Early Education: Embedding Cultural Understanding Every Day

By Michele Mayhew | 26 May 2025

At Affinity Education, reconciliation is more than a statement - it's a promise. A daily, deliberate act of respect, learning, and collaboration. Across more than 250 early learning centres on...

Media Statement – May 2025

By Affinity Education | 12 May 2025

RESPONSE FROM AFFINITY EDUCATION GROUP CEO TIM HICKEY TO ABC TV's 7:30 PROGRAM "These are very serious and troubling matters. I want to express again how profoundly sorry I am...

Happy Workiversary Miss Tina and Miss Adriana

By Carla Adams | 14 April 2025

Among our many talented and valued Affinity-ites around Australia, April includes the Affinity Workiversaries of two wonderful early childhood educators and leaders in our sector. We would like to take...

Affinity Education Group Launches Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

By Carla Adams | 7 April 2025

After more than two years of collaboration and planning, Affinity Education Group has launched our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) reflecting a national community commitment. The plan's launch took place in...

Media Statement

By Affinity Education | 17 March 2025

Statement from Affinity Education Group The issues raised by ABC TV's Four Corners program about Australia's childcare sector are deeply concerning. Affinity treats all compliance and safety incidents at our...

Early Indicators of Success at Primary School Now Possible at Affinity Education Centres

By Carla Adams | 14 March 2025

The parents of more than 15,000 children between the ages of three and five years have been provided Australia-first access to data showing early indicators of success at Primary School...

We Can Do It - Milestones Early Learning Coomera - Amity Road

Affinity Education Centres Celebrate Team Spirit after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

By Carla Adams | 13 March 2025

Our Affinity Team Spirit is high with almost 60 Queensland and Northern New South Wales early education centres celebrating reopening after temporary closures related to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Highly anticipated...

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Acknowledging International Women’s Day 2025 at Affinity Education Group

By Carla Adams | 7 March 2025

As we acknowledge International Women's Day at Affinity Education Group, we have invited reflections and perspectives on two pledges that resonated with our community from this year's international #AccelerateAction campaign. ...

Building Strong Foundations: How Affinity Education Supports Early Learning

By Michele Mayhew | 21 February 2025

Have you ever watched a child's face light up when they discover something new? Early childhood development is a time of exploration, creativity, and rapid growth, where every experience shapes...