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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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Wellbeing
Mindful Teaching, Mindful Leading: Connecting with Self and Student
Jane Newman is a powerhouse. Founder New Core Consulting; Educational Leader, Consultant, Trainer, Coach and Speaker. Her journey as an Educator spans more than 25 fulfilling years, culminating in a…
Two children outside smelling flowers
Parents & Guardian
Empowering Inclusion: Nurturing Play and Communication for Autistic and Neurodivergent Children
In recent years, the landscape of early childhood education has seen significant evolution, especially for children who are autistic or neurodivergent. This evolution has been driven by enhanced…
Centre
Continuous Improvement in Childcare for Children & Communities: An interview with Shantai Jackson
C&K Thornlands Childcare Centre has been providing quality early childhood education and care for children in the community for a little over five years now. Pulling into the centre and entering…
C&K Thornlands Childcare Centre
C&K team coming together for learning
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Celebrating Our Global Citizenship Journey: A Year of Transformation
Last month, 11 graduates of the 2024 C&K Global Citizenship Community of Practice – Transformational Practices in Global Citizenship in early years education, came together to share stories of…
An educator and child holding hands walking together outside
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Active supervision in Early Childhood Education & Care to boost connection
As early childhood educators, we often find ourselves juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities throughout the day. In the midst of this busyness, it’s easy to fall into autopilot, going through…
Educator and child dancing outside
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 significant…
Elderly woman and kindergarten child at table smiling doing an activity
Wellbeing
How Intergenerational Programs Transform Community Connections
A Thoughtful Approach to Intergenerational LearningOur program, developed in partnership with Rockpool Residential Aged Care, wasn't just about bringing children and seniors together. It was about…
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, Grant Thornton.C&K's outgoing external…
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 the logistics…