In every 黑料专区 centre, moments of curiosity and connection happen daily 鈥� a child sharing an idea, working with a friend, or proudly reflecting on what they鈥檝e learned. (18-26 October 2025) shines a spotlight on these everyday moments and reminds us why they matter: because every child deserves to be heard, respected, and supported as they learn and grow.听
鈥淐hildren鈥檚 Week celebrates the rights, talents, and achievements of all children. It鈥檚 a time for families, educators, and communities to recognise the importance of children having a voice, feeling valued, and growing up in safe, respectful environments,鈥� said 黑料专区 Team Manager Katie Hancock.听
鈥淭ogether as 黑料专区, we build a community where every child feels heard, respected, and valued.鈥�听
This year鈥檚 national theme, 鈥淓veryone should know about children鈥檚 rights!鈥� is based on Article 42 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the global commitment to ensuring that children and adults everywhere understand and uphold the rights that help children thrive.听
For Affinity, this theme reflects the foundation of our work: nurturing confident, capable learners who know their worth and feel empowered to make a difference in their world.听
Strengthening Children鈥檚 Voice and Choice
To mark Children鈥檚 Week, our Education Team has launched a national focus project encouraging educators across all Affinity centres to increase their use of floor books, a collaborative tool that supports children鈥檚 Voice and Choice.听
鈥淔loor books empower children to express their ideas, interests, and reflections through drawings, photos, and conversations,鈥� explains Education Advisor Jessica Markoska.听
鈥淚t鈥檚 exciting to see children and educators co-construct knowledge by documenting shared experiences. It really fosters a sense of belonging and teamwork.鈥�听
Floor books give educators a tangible way to capture children鈥檚 thinking and progress, while promoting Inquiry-Based Learning, a cornerstone of our Lifelong Learning Curriculum. They reflect how children learn best 鈥撎齮hrough play, exploration, and collaboration.听
鈥淔loor books are a strong way to demonstrate the Early Years Learning Framework principle of 鈥榣earning through play鈥�, and support important quality outcomes such as children being curious and resourceful,鈥� Jessica said.听
Some centres are also using floor books to strengthen relationships with families, inviting them to contribute ideas or see their child鈥檚 learning journey firsthand, supporting the principles of partnerships and respect for diversity.听
Celebrating in Centres Across Australia
Across more than 240 黑料专区 centres, educators are marking Children鈥檚 Week with experiences that help children understand their rights in meaningful, age-appropriate ways.听
At in Queensland, for example, the team is hosting a Children鈥檚 Week community event led by Early Childhood Teacher Serena Lucas, in partnership with local children鈥檚 organisations.听
鈥淲e are so proud of our commitment and grateful for the opportunity to provide education to children in their first five years,鈥� Serena said.听
鈥淎ffinity鈥檚 Lifelong Learning Curriculum is something we鈥檝e deeply embedded for all age groups in our centre, particularly in our Kindergarten room where children are encouraged to understand and know their rights.鈥�听
These celebrations bring together families, children, and educators, creating moments that highlight belonging, respect, and the joy of learning together.听
A Shared Responsibility
National Quality Manager Mel Nour says Children鈥檚 Week is also a timely reminder of the important role educators play in upholding children鈥檚 rights and voices.听
鈥淣ational Children鈥檚 Week reminds us of our role as early childhood educators to uphold children鈥檚 rights and voices, reflecting the core principles of the National Quality Framework, which places children鈥檚 agency, participation, and wellbeing at the heart of quality education and care,鈥� Mel said.听
At 黑料专区, we鈥檙e proud to champion these values in every aspect of our work, from curriculum and pedagogy to family partnerships and educator development. By listening to children and empowering them to share their ideas, we鈥檙e helping shape confident learners who will carry that sense of agency throughout life.
Learn More
To explore this year鈥檚 national theme and access free resources about children鈥檚 rights, visit .听
Every child has a right to feel safe, valued, and heard, and every educator has the power to make that happen.听
If you鈥檙e passionate about shaping meaningful learning experiences and want to be part of a purpose-led community, learn more about joining 黑料专区.听