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This is what community looks like. 💛

Kids Academy Claremont Meadows families have raised over $1,200 for Ms Cherie through a flower fundraiser - a beautiful initiative made even more special by the generosity of Untamed Flowers. So proud of this centre and the families who made it happen. 🌷

We welcome the Government’s announcement to extend funding for worker retention payments for early educators through to 30 June 2028 👏

It’s a positive step for our sector—supporting continued fair pay for educators, helping keep fees manageable for families, and reinforcing strong safety and quality standards.

A great outcome for children, families, and the future of

Read more: https://affinityeducation.com.au/blog/affinity-welcomes-government-commitment-to-early-educator-pay/

Our 2026 Winter Menu is now live across Affinity Education Group centres nationwide. 🍲

Developed in partnership with The Biting Truth, Accredited Practising Dietitians specialising in early childhood nutrition, and our national food partner Woolworths at Work, this season's menu is built to support children's growth, wellbeing, and development through winter.

From warm stews and pasta bakes to nourishing snacks that carry children through the day, every dish is freshly prepared onsite and thoughtfully designed to meet the nutritional needs of children aged two to five.

Read more about what's on the menu this winter and why fresh, balanced meals matter for young children: https://affinityeducation.com.au/blog/nourishing-little-learners-this-winter-our-2026-menu-is-now-live/

On 27 May, children across our centres joined millions of Australians to read Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026. Soccer sensory trays, kicking activities, foyer displays - our educators made the most of every moment. 📚⚽

Here's a look at how our centres celebrated: https://affinityeducation.com.au/blog/how-our-centres-celebrated-national-simultaneous-storytime-2026/

National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June. Reconciliation isn't just a national conversation, it starts in small moments, at home, every day. We've shared some ways families can mark the week with their children.

Read more: https://affinityeducation.com.au/blog/national-reconciliation-week-2026-walking-alongside-first-nations-communities-in-early-learning/

🦘⚽ Tomorrow, we're joining millions of Australians for National Simultaneous Storytime!

At 12pm AEST on Wednesday 27 May, children across the country will come together to read Luna Roo: the Kangaroo Baller at the very same moment. That's over 2.2 million readers, all sharing one story, all at once.

Written by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd and illustrated by Jake Minton, Luna Roo is a story about chasing your dreams, backing yourself, and pushing through when things get tough, exactly the kind of message we love sharing with our little ones every day.

Because when children fall in love with stories, something magical happens. They build vocabulary, spark imagination, and develop the foundations they'll carry into school and beyond.

Keep an eye on our page and Storypark tomorrow - we can't wait to share what's happening in our centres! 📖✨

If you've ever wondered what the Lifelong Learning Curriculum actually is, and what it means for your child on an ordinary day, we've written a simple explainer on the blog.

From how babies learn through relationships, to how toddlers build language, to how preschoolers explore big ideas, it's all connected to a research informed framework designed specifically for the early years.

What Is the Lifelong Learning Curriculum? | Affinity Education The Lifelong Learning Curriculum is the framework guiding early childhood education across Affinity Education's centres. Here's what it means for your child every day.

A simple setup, but so many stories to tell. 🌿

At Milestones Early Learning Blaxland, children have been exploring the idea of a Nawi (canoe) through play, using small figures and natural materials to create their own journeys.

Some talked about where they were going, others about who was in the canoe or what they might find along the way. Every story was a little different.

This experience was supported by resources from Wandana Aboriginal Education, who partner with our centres to help guide meaningful learning experiences like this.

It’s a great example of how everyday play can support language, imagination, and confidence, especially when children are given the space to lead.

Curiosity is a powerful thing, especially in the early years 🐸

At Milestones Early Learning Riverstone Rise, children have been diving into a learning focus on frogs, exploring how they grow, where they live, and what makes them unique.

Through hands-on experiences, books, visual learning, and guided conversations, children are building knowledge in a way that feels exciting and meaningful to them.

Their learning has also been enriched through the introduction of Mandarin by their teacher, Miss Zuri, adding another layer of connection as children engage with new sounds, words, and ways of communicating.

This is what quality early education looks like: thoughtful, engaging, and grounded in real experiences that spark a lifelong love of learning.