News

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

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…
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…
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…
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…
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."…
Educator and children smiling and talking together
Media Release
Upskilling Queensland's ECEC Leaders: C&K College Secures $250K for Micro-Credential Initiative
C&K have been chosen as a successful recipient of the Queensland Government’s Micro-Credentialling Program, under Round 3 awarding $250,000 for C&K College to design and deliver targeted…
Child with cochlear hearing aid with hand up at kindy
Parents & Guardian, Wellbeing
Bilingual pilot program supports equity and inclusion at C&K Mt Warren Park
The 2024 pilot was a collaboration between the Creche and Kindergarten Association, the Department of Education and Mt Warren State School’s…
Centre, Parents & Guardian
Early Childhood Education and Care – for all families.
From January 2026, parents of young children will have guaranteed access to three days of subsidised early childhood education and care (ECEC) each week, following legislation passed by the…
Jane Newman at laptop
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…