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

Rebecca Walsh with her trophy
Media Release
Brisbane Centres Recognised in 2025 C&K Awards
C&K is proud to announce the winners and finalists of our 2025 Awards, recognising the outstanding educators, teams, and centres who bring high-quality early childhood education and care to life…
Award Winners lined up with their trophies
Media Release
Celebrating Joy in Early Education: 2025 C&K Award Winners Announced
C&K is proud to announce the winners of our 2025 Awards, recognising the outstanding educators, teams, and centres who bring high-quality early childhood education and care to life across…
Early Childhood Education professionals sitting in a yarning circle
Centre
Creativity, Culture, and Connection: A Powerful Gathering in Meanjin
On Tuesday, July 1st, under the warm sun and crisp winds of a perfect winter’s day in Meanjin, something special happened. Ninety passionate Kindy educators came together with eight talented…
C&K Acacia Ridge kindy educators with Aunty Marg
Media Release
How Three Kindergartens Are Embedding Reconciliation Year Round
During National Reconciliation Week, three C&K kindergarten directors from Woodford, Acacia Ridge and Kirwan shared reflections on their ongoing reconciliation journeys. Their stories show how…
C&K Chair Dr Megan Gibson
Media Release
Dr Megan Gibson Appointed Chair of C&K Board
C&K is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Megan Gibson as the new Chair of the C&K Board.A long-time advocate for children and early education, Dr Gibson brings a unique blend of…
Child smiling at educator
Parents & Guardian
Your complete centre visit checklist: What every parent needs to know
Finding the right early childhood education setting for your child is a significant decision. As you prepare to tour potential centres during Open Week or at any time, here's what to observe and ask…
C&K Chief Operating Officer Dr Suzy Tamone, QPAC Chief Executive Rachel Healy, and C&K Chief Executive Officer Dr Sandra Cheeseman.
Media Release
An Out of the Box partnership that’s just perfect
Some combinations just make sense: cheese and vegemite, sausage sizzles and Bunnings, chocolate and strawberries, picnics and parks. And that’s exactly how we feel about our latest partnership with C…
Toddler smiling at table with blocks
Parents & Guardian
Explore the Joy of C&K During Open Week!
Searching for the right childcare or kindergarten can be challenging. Many factors must be considered before making this important choice, including location, availability, routines, quality ratings…
Children and actors at Out of the Box announcement
Media Release
C&K Partners with QPAC to Bring the Magic of Arts to Children
We're thrilled to announce our renewed partnership with the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) as the Principal Partner of the Out of the Box festival 2025, taking place June 17-22."The Out of…