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 5 Mar 2026 Blog
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 20 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 13 Feb 2026 Blog
The Weight of Waiting It’sjust after 3:00pm. The hallway outside the School Age Care (OSHC/OOSH) room is alive with the thud of school shoes and the rustleofbags.Their muffled chatter can be heard rippling through the wall... Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Educational Leader Needs literacy OSHC, OOSH & SAC family daycare 28 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... 14 Jan 2026 Blog
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 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 11 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 5 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
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 Blog