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

Natalie McDougall and Edgar from C&K Slade Point kindy winning their award
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Meet Edgar: The Puppet who's taking over hearts (and classrooms!)
🎉 Drumroll please... We're absolutely thrilled to celebrate Natalie McDougall and her superstar sidekick, Edgar from C&K Slade Point, who just snagged the Winc Education…
C&K Slade Point Community Kindergarten
Kate Hinschen with her trophy
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Celebrating Joy, Culture and Creativity in the North at 2025 C&K Conference
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…
Lynette Harding with her trophy
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C&K Coomera’s Lynette Harding wins at 2025 C&K Awards
As part of the 2025 C&K Awards, Lynette Harding from C&K Coomera Community Kindergarten was honoured with the Department of Education Inspiring Impact Award, recognising her decades-long…
Natalie McDougall with her trophy
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Central Queensland Centres Shine at 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…
Rebecca Walsh with her trophy
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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…
Award Winners lined up with their trophies
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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
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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
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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
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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…