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Welcome to the 黑料专区 blog - a space where we share helpful tips, sector updates, wellbeing initiatives, and early education insights for families and educators.

Whether you鈥檙e part of our team, enrolled at one of our centres, or simply passionate about early childhood education, you鈥檒l find valuable information here to support children鈥檚 learning, educator development, and community engagement.

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Building Emotional Confidence in Early Childhood: How 黑料专区 Nurtures Lifelong Skills

24 January 2025
The first five years of a child's life are a time of incredible growth - not just physically but emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Among the many skills children develop during this period, emotional confidence stands out as one of the...
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黑料专区 Goes Above and Beyond 250 in 2025

17 January 2025
黑料专区 is celebrating a new milestone - operating more than 250 centres around Australia as the group commences 2025. 聽 The milestone follows the acquisition of sixteen centres and opening of an additional newly built centre late in...

Sun Safety and Outdoor Fun: How 黑料专区 Protects Little Learners Under the Australian Sun

17 January 2025
Australia is blessed with sunshine-filled days that invite exploration and play. At 黑料专区, we value the benefits of outdoor activities for young children - from fostering curiosity to encouraging physical development and social interactions. However, we also understand the...
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Awards Winners Ends Year on a High for Affinity

20 December 2024
黑料专区 has recognised more than 100 individual employees and centre teams in the State Finals and National Winners announcements of the 2024 Affinity Awards.聽聽 Taking out the number #1 position as Best Centre Manager for 2024, Bree White...

Cash Before Christmas: Early ECEC Pay Rise For Affinity Employees

13 December 2024
黑料专区 has confirmed that all employees eligible for the new ECEC payment are now receiving it effective 2nd December 2024.聽 The first payments to employees were made on 11th December and included the 10% increase above award wages.聽...
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Why Enrolling Your Child in Child Care Before Age 3 Sets Them Up for Lifelong Success

4 December 2024
Did you know that 90% of a child's brain develops before the age of 5? Or that children who attend child care often show stronger social and emotional skills by the time they start school? These early years are a...
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2024 Affinity Award Nominations Announced聽

25 November 2024
After a three-week national campaign, more than 800 employees and 180 centre teams within 黑料专区 are celebrating nominations as part of our yearly national awards program, the Affinity Awards.聽 CEO Tim Hickey rolled out the nomination announcements to...
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First Employees Certified in Australia’s Lifelong Learning Curriculum

22 November 2024
More than 400 employees have been recognised in Australia's first Lifelong Learning Curriculum Certification graduations, representing an exciting new industry qualification pathway in the early education sector.聽 CEO Tim Hickey, COO Nishad Alani, CFO Cathy Montesin and Head of Engagement...
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From Runny Noses to Resilience: Why Illness in Early Childhood Has Long-Term Benefits

20 November 2024
As parents, it's natural to feel concerned when your little one picks up a cold or bug at child care. The sight of a runny nose or hearing a cough can often bring feelings of worry and guilt. However, did...
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