160 years of collaborative experience Please Note: This was origionally written byJacqui Bursztynowicz in 2022. Thankyouto the incredible team at Water St Childcare and Kindergarten in Cairns for this beautiful reflection in 2022 of the i... Behaviour management Connection Seeking Innovative Solutions The Phoenix Cups® Framework cup filling plan loose parts outdoor play 4 Mar 2026 Blog
Designing with the elements Anationalreflection for Australian educators,with gratitude to our Territory colleagues for showing uswhat’spossible. Written by Annette Johnson “Rather than seeing summer as something to endure or av... Pedagogy educators outside play playing on country seasonal knowledge sun safety 26 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
Heavy work, full cups At Phoenix Support, we often say thatbehaviouris the bestattempta person can makeinthe moment to get their needs met, given the skills, experiences, andcapacitiesthey have at the time. When we sit wit... Children's wellbeing Connection Plan Emotional regulation in children OSHC, OOSH & SAC The Phoenix Cups® Framework proprioception self-regulation 27 Jan 2026 Blog
Changes To The Child Safety Reforms Explained The information provided in this blog post regarding National and Victorian child safety reforms is accurate as of the publication date January 2026. However, these reforms are subject to change at an... 13 Jan 2026 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 27 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 Blog
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
Taking the Fun Cup Seriously A Day of Fun Cup filling (and why we need to plan for it!) Here’s the thing about children and young people: they are born scientists, comedians, and explorers wrapped into one delightful little packa... Basic human needs Children's wellbeing Cup-Filling Emotional regulation in children Fun Cup® The Phoenix Cups® Framework early years fun joy laughter 5 Nov 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
Supporting families through stillbirth and newborn baby loss My dearest fellow Educators, You are reading this because you’re needing to support families in your service who have experienced the unimaginable; the death of a baby. Perhaps through miscarriage, st... Red Nose Australia baby loss miscarriage stillbirth support families 7 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