2026 Calendar of social & cultural events Welcome to our 2026 calendar of social, culturaland significant days for Australian education and care sector. Each year, this resource is thoughtfully created to support intentional programming acros... Events Planning & programming Resources 19 Feb 2026 Resources
We ARE human services In Early ChildhoodEducationand School-Age Care,we’velong understood our roles as educators, carers, and leaders. But what if we widened the frame?What if we stopped seeing our work as“justteaching”or“... 16 Feb 2026 Blog
Why Praise Fails I am 20. It is 2008,myipodmini is paused on ‘low’ by Flo Rider,my hairinfluence wasSnookiand I am sitting in a lecture theatre learning aboutbehaviourmanagement, surrounded by mostly women, all who sh... Connection Seeking Educator appreciation childrens wellbeing teacher 12 Feb 2026 Blog
Reclaiming the moment: When the early childhood sector found itself under intense public scrutinywith media reports sparking widespread concern and families feeling understandably anxious,one early learning service in Melbo... 2 Feb 2026 Blog
Pebbles, puddles, and the possibilities of nature play A commotion erupted along the bush kinder path. “Move back! It’s a leech!” Evie announced, arms stretched wide like a pint-sized superhero, holding her friends at bay as they leaned in for a closer lo... Bush kinder Cup-Filling Nature play Pedagogy STEAM connecting first nations nature pebbles puddles 27 Nov 2025 Blog
Leading With Connection Download Tool here Get the Connection Plan for leadership In School Age Care, we often speak about the importance of building secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships with children and young pe... Child safety Connection Cup® OSHC, OOSH & SAC The Phoenix Cups® Framework connection leadership physhological safety trust 26 Nov 2025 Blog
The great ‘6,7’ panic: If you’ve heard a classroom or playground suddenly erupt with an exaggerated, drawn-out “Siiixxx, Seevvvennn!”, you’ve probably wondered what on earth is going on. You might have even asked a child wh... Fun Cup® early years education six seven 12 Nov 2025
One role, many layers A blog for School Aged Care leaders In the fast-paced world of School Aged Care, leaders are often said to "wear two hats": one for operational management, and one for educational leadership. But what... Behaviour guidance Children's autonomy Children's wellbeing Critical reflection Educational Leader OSHC, OOSH & SAC cup filling cup filling plan leadership leading pedagogical school age care 6 Nov 2025 Blog
Walking Together At Phoenix Support for Educators, our commitment to reconciliation begins with a simple but powerful idea: walking together . True allyship is an ongoing practice of listening, learning, and standing ... Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture Aboriginal perspectives Cultural inclusion Culturally safe programs action plan authentic allyship building relationships cultural humility first nations phoenix support reconciliation reflect respect walking together 21 Oct 2025 Blog
Reframing Intentionality in Early Childhood Education: Let’s talk about play. Not just any play, but purposeful, powerful play that’s full of curiosity, intention, and child-led exploration. The updated EYLF v2.0 (Australian Government Department of Educa... Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Culturally safe programs Intentional teaching Neuroscience Play-based learning executive functions 8 Oct 2025 Blog
Walking feet, Safety Lines and two-by-twos Let’s pause and reflect on the common phrase “walking feet inside”. It’s a well-worn expression in many early childhood settings, but when we take a closer look, we might notice something worth rethin... Connection Cup® Cup-Filling Freedom Cup® Fun Cup® Mastery Cup® Safety Cup® life skills self-regulation stay in the line 30 Sep 2025 Blog
The Felt Sense of Exceeding What makes a service Exceeding? It’s a question I’ve been asked more times than I can count. And while there are many correct answers, the truth is… it depends. It depends on the children and families... Assessment and rating Critical reflection Exceeding NQS Flow in early years Loose parts National Quality Standard (NQS) Pedagogy 10 Sep 2025 Blog