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Changes To The Child Safety Reforms Explained

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. However, these reforms are subject to change at any time. For t...

14 Jan 2026

Risky Play: Part Two

Note: This is part 2 of a2-part series. Want to know more about the basics of adult supported adventurous play(AKA risky play), read part 1. In this blog, we get intothe nuts and boltsof HOW to implem...

Basic human needs Play-based learning Risk assessment Risky play The Phoenix Cups® Framework adventure emotional development movement

12 Jan 2026

The naughty trip to Queensland

It was December in the Victorian highlands – cold, wet, windy-foggy…the long Victorian winter was determined to hang around. As I sat behind the wheel of the service bus bound for bush kinder, I comme...

Connection Cup® Cup-Filling Flow in early years Mastery Cup® imagination

9 Dec 2025

Risky Play: Part One

It goes without saying keeping children safe is a core priority of our work. Many of us care so deeply about children’s safety that, without meaning to, we sometimes soften the world a little more tha...

Basic human needs Emotional resilience in children Fun Cup® Play advocacy Play-based learning Risky play adventure

3 Dec 2025

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

Leading With Connection

In School Age Care, we often speak about the importance of building secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships with children and young people. These relationships are the foundation of My Time, O...

Child safety Connection Cup® OSHC, OOSH & SAC The Phoenix Cups® Framework connection leadership physhological safety trust

27 Nov 2025

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...

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12 Nov 2025

Finding Your Groove

Phoenix Support For Educatorsare delighted to announce a partnership with Boogie Mites! We know that music is a powerful tool for young children’s learning and development, not only entertaining them,...

Emotional regulation in children The Phoenix Cups® Framework cup filling early childhood early years music and wellbeing needs based wellbeing self-regulation universal language

7 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

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

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

Children’s Rights in Action

Sometimes, it’s the smallest moments that spark the biggest shifts. One morning (many years ago), it began with something simple, calling the children in for group time, expecting the usual ‘buzz’ of ...

Children's autonomy Play-based learning Strength-based practice The Phoenix Cups® Framework UNCRC children's rights children's voice early years supporting children

14 Oct 2025

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