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A place to explore news, updates, and stories from C&K and the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.

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Media Release
C&K set to deliver new year pay rise
C&K is set to deliver a historic pay rise in the new year after a record 98% yes vote to approve a new enterprise agreement.C&K CEO Dr. Sandra Cheeseman said the approval marked a…
Elderly woman and kindergarten child at table smiling doing an activity
Wellbeing
How Intergenerational Programs Transform Community Connections
A Thoughtful Approach to Intergenerational Learning…
C&K appoints Grant Thornton as external auditor
Media Release
C&K appoints Grant Thornton as new external auditor
C&K The Creche and Kindergarten Association Limited are pleased to announce the appointment of a new external auditor for the 2024 financial year,…
Child drawing outside in the sunshine
Parents & Guardian, Wellbeing
Resisting ‘The Busy Badge’ as a parent - 10 benefits of embracing the slow in the early years
At childcare pick up, a friend asks, “How are you?”You reply, “So busy, really busy”, while simultaneously reading the email from school about the latest head lice outbreak, working out…
Two children outside playing with water and utensils
Wellbeing
How to keep cool with your child this summer
In the first five years, children learn more quickly than at any other stage of their life. At C&K, we want your child to have every opportunity to learn through play - even during the warmer…
C&K Conference Panel Discussion
Centre
2024 C&K Conference Highlights
On Saturday 20th July, 570 members of the early childhood education sector joined us for the 2024 C&K Conference. Guided by the year’s theme – ‘Everyday Matters: For Every Child. For You. For…
C&K Parkhurst Childcare Centre Now Open
Centre
C&K Parkhurst Childcare Centre in Rockhampton is now open!
C&K Parkhurst Childcare Centre in Rockhampton opened its door to the community on Monday, 10 June 2024.After 18 months of dedication and hard work, we were thrilled to welcome our new…
C&K Parkhurst Childcare Centre
Child sitting at low table looking at camera smiling while eating morning tea
Parents & Guardian
What to pack for childcare
If you’re reading this, you are likely gearing up for your child’s first day of childcare. It’s normal for parents, caregivers and children to feel nervous about their first day, and as you start…
Dad and kindergaten aged daughter high-fiving
Parents & Guardian
Everything you need to know about Free Kindy
About C&K's Kindergarten ProgramC&K's government-approved kindergarten program is led by university-qualified teachers for children in the year before they attend school. Children…