Have you ever found yourself at the end of your rope as you ask your five-year-old for the thousandth time to stop teasing their brother/the dog or playing rough inside, questioning how to make a change without bringing on the tears? 

At Lifelong Learning Centres we understand the importance of introducing community concepts to children at an early age, to develop an understanding of a team environment, giving back, and creating a sense of belonging for all. As we enter NAIDOC week a large majority of our centres are preparing to take part in themed activities to teach our children about Indigenous Culture and Community.

Did you know that children actually learn a lot when they’re playing? Studies have shown there is a long list of benefits to play-based learning in the early years, including the development of intellectual skills, thinking and motivation. 

The Child Care Subsidy is designed to help parents access affordable childcare. However, understanding how the subsidy works can sometimes be confusing. At Lifelong Learning Centres we want to make it easy by answering the questions parents ask most.

The exciting Summer Program is back and scheduled to run from December through to January. Our centre kicked this off last year and we can’t wait to show you what we have in store for your child this year. 

Making sure your child feels comfortable in a classroom environment and has the desire to engage in learning and with their teachers and friends is crucial as they progress towards their schooling years. 

At our centre we strive to bring the magic of children into everything we do. We provide a unique research-based approach to early years education to grow a love of lifelong learning in every child, from babies to school age and beyond, and to help them reach their full potential.

Pulling on those winter woolies doesn’t have to signal the end of fun in the sun. In fact at Lifelong Learning Centres we are turning up the heat on Winter with our Healthy Children Winter Program.

Hey mum and dad! I bet you’re super excited to meet me, maybe even a little scared. What kind of person will I be? How will I grow? What will you need to know? Don’t worry though, there’s lots of help and support out there for you, and I have a quick tip from me to you. Us babies develop on our own timelines, so there’s no set ‘way to be,’ just be ready to love me and watch me grow.

At Lifelong Learning Centres we understand the importance of making the right decision about childcare. Here are three key areas to take into consideration, and some questions which may guide you in selecting the best care for your child.

We understand your child’s development is top of mind, and we don’t believe things this big should be run on someone else’s timeline. So, why wait until 2020 to give your child a flying start to their early education? We are throwing open the doors at Lifelong Learning Centres across the Country to welcome your child with mid-year enrolment options.

We all know that the flu is highly contagious, but while we are often concerned when a coworker arrives on the scene with the sniffles, sometimes we forget to think about our children passing them on in their day care.

With yoga for children and mums and bubs yoga increasing in popularity, classes are now being offered at many of our Lifelong Learning Centres Australia wide. On International Yoga Day we wanted to share some of the benefits experienced by babies, toddlers and children.

In Australia, Early Childhood Services are guided by the National Quality Framework, regulated by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Affinity Education Group; who owns and manages Lifelong Learning Centres, has been announced as a national finalist in the 2018 Australian Training Awards, for the Australian Apprenticeships – Employer Award category.