Helping out in the Community – Oz Harvest

Aug 8, 2025

In June, Acacia Hill Armadale and Stirling came together for a meaningful cause—supporting Oz Harvest through a food drive aimed at helping those in need. Our team, along with our families, collected a generous range of pantry staples, cereals, snacks, and essential items to donate. With community spirit at the heart of everything we do, this initiative was a powerful reminder of the impact we can have when we work together. Staff members delivered the donations directly to Oz Harvest, an organisation dedicated to rescuing surplus food and delivering it to charities across Australia. The smiling faces and full trolley symbolised more than just food—it represented care, connection, and a commitment to making a difference. We’re proud of our team’s efforts and the generosity of our wider community. At Acacia Hill, we believe in nurturing not only children but also the values of empathy and community responsibility in everything we do.

From Oz Harvest…

To our incredible Winter Food Drive donors

While the weather may still feel like winter, our Winter Food Drive has officially wrapped up for another year and once again, we’re incredibly grateful for the generous support of teams like yours – THANK YOU!

This year, 77% of our charity partners reported a rise in demand for food relief. Thanks to the unwavering generosity of our local community, we were able to pack and distribute 500 food hampers last month to individuals and families doing it tough. These hampers went to a wide range of organisations, including the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA, Bayswater Pantry, The Big Issue, Grandparents Rearing Grandchildren, Women’s Legal Service, and many other vital community groups. Despite these efforts, the demand for support continues to exceed the resources available and at Oz Harvest, we’re committed to expanding our reach to meet this growing need.

Together, we can bridge the gap between food waste and hunger and continue making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Thank you once again for standing with us and your very generous Winter Food Drive donations.

Warm regards,
Jennifer and the Oz Harvest WA Team

Passion Without Pause: When Educators Take Their Heart to the Holidays

Aug 1, 2025

At Acacia Hill Childcare, being an educator isn’t something that switches off when the workday ends—or even when the holidays begin. For passionate educators, the world is always full of opportunities to inspire, teach, and grow. Fiona, one of our team leaders, recently demonstrated this beautifully during her family holiday down south.

While many head off on vacation to relax and disconnect, Fiona’s educator mindset travelled with her. Surrounded by the tranquil beauty of Western Australia’s natural landscape, she found herself continually inspired—not just by the scenery, but by what it could mean for young, curious minds.

Fiona took photographs throughout her trip, capturing the richness of the environment through an educator’s lens. From campfires blazing in the crisp air to native flowers blooming in dappled light, butterflies resting on red dirt to moss-covered tree trunks, every photo tells a story. Each image holds potential to spark curiosity, encourage questions, and deepen children’s connection with the natural world.

What’s remarkable is the intention behind these snapshots. Fiona wasn’t just taking photos for memories—she was thinking ahead. “What would the children ask about this kangaroo?” “How could this mossy log become a learning moment?” “Would the children notice the bees working through the wattle blossoms?” Even on a break, her thoughts remained gently tethered to her work.

This quiet dedication speaks to the heart of what it means to be an early childhood educator. The role isn’t confined to the walls of a centre—it lives in who you are, how you observe the world, and the way you find meaning in everyday experiences. Fiona’s holiday was filled with rest and reconnection, yes—but also with purpose. She returned not just refreshed, but enriched, ready to bring her reflections and stories into the shared life of the centre.

Her experience reminds us that when you love what you do, the lines between work and life don’t blur—they blend. Passionate educators see the world not just for what it is, but for what it can become in the hands of a child.