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✨ May and June was massive. July has just begun and we are about to dropped maybe the most exciting feature that we have built for educators... 🧠 Introducing Mind Mapping in OWNA. We've spent months reimagining the way educators create and connect their planning, taking the familiar process of sketching ideas on paper and transforming it into an interactive digital experience that feels natural, flexible and powerful. With OWNA Mind Mapping you can: 📌 Build your program visually 🔗 Link ideas to posts, observations and other programs 🖼️ Add images, videos and links ✏️ Draw directly on your map, even stick figures if that's your style! Already have a paper-based mind map? Simply upload it and OWNA can convert it into a digital version, just like the examples below. 💡 This is one of those features that has the potential to completely change the way programming is planned, documented and connected. We can't wait to get this into your hands. Coming very soon. 👀

🧠 From paper to digital. Mind Mapping is coming to OWNA. Educators have been using mind maps for years to brainstorm ideas, connect learning outcomes and plan meaningful educational experiences. It's a proven way to think creatively and visually, but until now it has largely remained on paper. ✨ We're changing that. We're excited to introduce Mind Mapping in OWNA, giving educators a powerful new way to visually plan, organise and connect their educational programs, all within the OWNA platform. With OWNA Mind Mapping, educators can: 📌 Build visual program plans and learning pathways 🔗 Link directly to observations, posts and other programs 🖼️ Embed images, videos and web links ✏️ Draw, sketch and annotate ideas directly on the canvas 📄 Convert existing paper-based mind maps into interactive digital versions This isn't just another whiteboard tool. It's been purpose-built for early childhood education, helping educators connect planning, documentation and evidence while reducing duplication and supporting the way they already work. 💙 At OWNA, we're passionate about building technology that empowers educators, saves time and enhances quality outcomes for children and families. We're looking forward to releasing Mind Mapping to our customers very soon, and we can't wait to see the incredible ways educators bring their planning to life. #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EdTech #Childcare #EarlyLearning #Innovation #EducationalLeadership #DigitalTransformation #OWNA

It’s a busy month for childcare providers, but make room in your diary for our EOFY: Part 2 webinar. Experts from OWNA and Trendsight will talk you through everything, from CCS sessions and fee changes, to wage increases and payroll tax. So you can be organised for EOFY, and feel confident moving forward.  🧑💻 EOFY: Part 2 Webinar 📅 Tuesday, 23 June at 10am (AEST) 📍 Online (Zoom) 👉 Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/g_EHy2Fs #ChildcareProvider #ChildcareProfessional #ChildcareManagement

Big things are landing this June. Enterprise and OWNA HR customers will soon have access to the new OWNA Learning Management System (LMS), a powerful way to create, deliver, and track staff training all in one place. Build engaging learning experiences with ease, create assessments in minutes, or let AI generate quizzes for you. Staff can complete courses, test their understanding, and earn certificates upon successful completion. From onboarding and professional development to compliance and policy training, OWNA LMS helps organisations create a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and growth. Training smarter. Learning faster. Compliance made easier. Stay tuned, we're just getting started.

Welcoming Enrolment Hub to the OWNA Family We’re pleased to announce that the OWNA Group has acquired Enrolment Hub – a managed services provider supporting ECEC services with enrolment management, family enquiry handling, marketing and accounts services for over 10 years. On the acquisition, our CEO Kheang Ly said: "Software will always be at the core of what we do, but we need to harness it to deliver the outcomes our customers actually need. When I met Enrolment Hub’s Founders, Scott Monaghan and Jane Monaghan, it was clear they'd built something special: a business with the same work ethic and values we try to bring every day. That's exactly the kind of partner we wanted." The acquisition marks a significant step in OWNA Group's transition toward an Outcome-as-a-Service model – one that goes beyond software to directly help providers fill enrolments, reduce admin burden, and grow. Read this article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gR4q5xpQ OWNA Enrolment Hub #ChildcareProvider #ECEC #ChildcareProfessional

EOFY is just around the corner. So, join us for a free OWNA webinar to ensure you've got everything covered by the end of the CCS year. We'll walk you through submitting sessions, changing fees, and balancing accounts, so nothing gets missed. ✅ EOFY: What You Need to Do in OWNA Webinar 📅 This Friday, 5th June, 10am (AEST) 💻 Online (Zoom) 👉 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gZjKG88b

May was a massive month at OWNA. Not just busy — transformational. We’ve accelerated the rollout of AI-powered tools designed to completely reshape how Educators, Families, and Service Operators work every single day. ✨ Educators can now create learning stories, developmental summaries, and documentation faster and more seamlessly than ever before — reducing admin and giving them more time where it matters most: with children. ✨ Families can instantly get answers about childcare fees, enrolments, and centre policies through our AI Assistant — dramatically reducing calls and administrative workload for centres. ✨ Service Operators can now build smarter, more cost-effective rosters with our AI-powered roster builder — while staying compliant, in ratio, and operationally efficient. And honestly… this is only the beginning. The pace of innovation inside OWNA right now is unlike anything we’ve seen before. We’re not just adding features, we’re redefining how childcare technology supports the entire sector. May was huge. June will be even bigger as we head toward EOFY. 🔥 #AI #EdTech #Childcare #EarlyLearning #SaaS #Innovation #OWNA

A clear budget is key for childcare operators, and there's a lot to be gained from the budgeting webinar OWNA and Trendsight are running this Thursday. Tawanda Maravanyika will host our Budgeting for Childcare Operators: A Practical Guide webinar, and walk you through the basics of building a budget for your centre. This free webinar will give you: ✅ A practical understanding of what to include and what to watch ✅ Plus, a free budget template to use immediately Places are limited, and this webinar invaluable, so reserve your spot now. 📅 Thursday 21st May, 10am AEST 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g8BwFUJV #Childcare #ChildcareOperators #Budgeting #EarlyLearning #OWNA #Trendsight

Staff wellbeing is hard to spot until it's too late, so we built "The Wellness Check" which turns your roster & timesheet data into early warning signals so leaders can support educators before pressure becomes turnover. This is the first of more wellbeing signals we're surfacing from your existing data. What other signals would you want flagged? Live now in the OWNA staff portal!

We're excited to share the news that Kheang Ly, Founder and CEO of OWNA will be joining the GenAI in Early Childhood Education and Care webinar on 14 May. Kheang will showcase how OWNA is using AI to help our customers work smarter and more productively. So, register for the webinar to get some great insights and inspiration. 📅 Thursday, 14 May 2026 🕛 12:00 – 1:00pm (AEST) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g4z2itm6