Nido Early School Alkimos

For those who have been following the ongoing conversations and advocacy around educator wages in early childhood education, the recent announcement confirming a continued 15% wage increase for educators is a significant and welcome step forward for our sector.

At Nido Alkimos, we welcome this decision as an important recognition of the essential role early childhood educators play in supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.

The continuation of this payment supports not only financial stability but also the retention of experienced educators in a profession built on strong relationships, care, and trust.

Our educators consistently show dedication, professionalism, and heart in everything they do for our children and families. This recognition matters, and we are pleased to see meaningful action being taken to value early childhood education as the critical foundation it is.

We thank our educators for the incredible difference they make every day, our community is stronger because of you.

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$3.6 billion windfall hands bumper pay boost to 210,000 Aussies AustraliaGovernment hands 210,000 workers 15 per cent pay rise weeks ahead of planned strikeYashee SharmaJune 16, 2026 - 12.01pmPowered byShare articleMore than 210,000 workers will get a 15 per cent pay rise for another two years, just weeks ahead of when some were planning to strike. The federal g...

🌟 Employee of the Month - Kim 🌟

We are so proud to recognise Kim, our incredible float educator, as this month’s Employee of the Month!

Kim is one of those special educators you’ll see across all classrooms throughout the week, bringing a warmth and kindness that is felt by everyone. The children adore her, educators value her support and families feel instantly welcomed whenever they’re greeted by Kim.

Always happy to go above and beyond, Kim plays a huge role in keeping our days running smoothly, whether that’s supporting rooms, helping with in-house organisation or jumping in wherever she’s needed. She does it all with such joyful energy and a positive spirit that lifts those around her.

A special mention from one of our educators who voted for Kim says it best:

“Kim always has the most positive energy, I just love having her in our room!”

Thank you, Kim, for your dedication, flexibility, and all the heart you bring to our service every day, we are so lucky to have you! 🕊️

✨ Celebrating 10 Years of Emily at Nido! ✨

This week we are so proud to celebrate an incredible milestone, 10 years with Nido for our Executive Service Manager, Emily.

Throughout her journey at Nido, Emily has always led with passion, purpose, and heart. Having worked across various services over the years, she has consistently shared her love for early learning and leadership, inspiring everyone who joins our nest along the way.

We are especially proud to recognise this milestone here at Nido Early School Alkimos, where Emily has been leading our team for just over a year now with dedication, warmth, and unwavering commitment.

With gifts from the children, educators and Nido, Emily felt the love from us all! We sat together, laughing and reflecting on her incredible time with the company, the growth and journey she has had all while enjoying a special morning tea. It was truly special to also welcome visiting managers from other Nido services who came together to show their appreciation, a beautiful reflection of the strong connections, collaboration, and support that define our Nido community.

Thank you Emily, for everything you do, and congratulations on 10 amazing years! 🕊️✨

A few glimpses of the Reconciliation Week provocations unfolding in our environments last week.

Through open-ended materials, shared stories, and moments of wonder, the children are exploring ideas of connection, respect, and belonging in ways that are meaningful to them.

Their curiosity and conversations remind us that reconciliation begins with listening, learning, and walking together 💛

As the school holidays approach, we’d like to remind our community that extra casual care days are available for our families who may need some additional support during this time.

If you’re looking for a bit of extra flexibility, please reach out to the service to discuss availability and organise bookings. 🤍

🎉 Celebrating 2 Years of Nido Early School Alkimos 🎉

This past week, we proudly celebrated our 2-year anniversary of the service. We’ve loved sharing so many meaningful moments with the children and working in partnership with our families to build strong connections.

A special highlight was creating our Community Tree together, a beautiful piece of artwork that represents our community, relationships, and the connections that make our service so special. 🌳💛

Thank you to all of our families for your support, trust, and partnership. You help make Nido Early School Alkimos a nurturing place where every child can thrive.

Here’s to many more years of learning, growing, and celebrating together! 🥳

What Does Reconciliation Week Look Like at Nido Early School Alkimos?

As National Reconciliation Week begins, our children, educators and families have proudly taken their learning beyond the walls of the service and into the wider community through the Sea of Hearts movement.

Following a fantastic professional training session with Connecting The Dots Through Culture, the educators have supported the children and families to thoughtfully create and display their own hearts, engaging in meaningful, age-appropriate conversations about kindness, respect, inclusion, belonging and caring for one another. These discussions support children to understand the importance of listening, learning and walking together respectfully on our shared reconciliation journey.

This week, we were excited to take our Sea of Hearts out into the community, with our display now located along the fence line of the service. Families and community members are warmly invited to pause, reflect, and add a heart of their own. A small explanation and reflective questions have been embedded with each heart to support those who may be unsure, helping everyone to recognise the meaning of the hearts and the impact of their actions in showing support for reconciliation.

Our Sea of Hearts serves as a powerful visual reminder of the importance of connection, acknowledging the histories, cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and committing to a future built on respect, understanding and unity.

We are proud to stand together with our children, families and community as we continue to learn, reflect and grow on our reconciliation journey. ❤️💛🖤💙💚🤍

✨ What a wonderful evening at our Nido Kindergarten Information Night! ✨

Last night it was so special to come together with our families to share our beautiful kindergarten program, our Nido kindergarten curriculum, and the many ways we support children as they prepare for their transition to school.

We loved the insightful conversations around our daily routines and rituals, and it was heart-warming to hear such positive feedback about our older classrooms and learning environments. These meaningful discussions with families are what truly make our work so rewarding.

Coming together to share knowledge, build strong partnerships, and celebrate children’s learning is exactly what we’re all about here at Nido in Alkimos. What a beautiful, supportive community we have, thank you to everyone who joined us!

🌿 We’re Hiring! 🌿

We are looking for a passionate educator to join our wonderful team here at Nido Alkimos!

If you are enthusiastic about early childhood education, love building meaningful relationships with children and families, and want to be part of a supportive, welcoming team — we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of something special 💛

Please email your resume to [email protected] or click on the link below to view and apply for our current job opportunity.

https://au.seek.com/job/92255796?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-1