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Innovative and immersive childcare

Published

4 years ago

June 29, 2021

Ticker

The Leor model was borne out of a comprehensive analysis of the childcare market in Australia and academic research that considered how children in their early years adjusted to different education and care environments. The outcome of this analysis resulted in identifying a need for a high quality early childhood education and care program in the family home that put the child at the centre of service delivery whilst also meeting the needs of busy families.

Leor’s Founder and Managing Director, Andrea Christie-David, is a mother of three young children herself. As a Lawyer by profession, she is passionate about quality standards of education and care and applies strict principles of governance to Leor’s operations to keep their children safe and protected. She created the model to allow families the opportunity to access an innovative method of meeting the ever changing demands of busy family life and make life easier for everyone in the home.

Andrea developed the Leor model to engage highly qualified and experienced early childhood educators to bring the quality and framework of formal childcare into the home environment. Andrea has used her background in the delivery of tertiary education at various Australian Universities to couple high quality service delivery with a comprehensive professional development framework that keeps Leor Educators up to date with current trends and academic research in early childhood education.

Andrea left corporate law to pursue a career as a human rights lawyer and company director in the not for profit sector, where she has spent many years assisting some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of our society. Her passion for social justice and equality, and desire for a cohesive society, underpin Leor’s model of corporate social responsibility and keeps Leor heavily engaged in advocacy to advance the interests of children, families, and educators in the early childhood sector.

Learn more at https://leor.com.au/

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AI Baby Sleep Help: How Technology Is Changing Parenting

Published

2 days ago

November 5, 2025

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Parents are increasingly seeking effective ways to help their babies sleep, and artificial intelligence is providing a solution. AI is simplifying the overload of information, offering families tailored support. Ticker spoke with Camille Jaramis from Ask Yawn about the challenges of parenting and how technology can help.

She highlights the importance of thoughtful use of AI in baby sleep assistance.

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Businesses overlook global connectivity amidst rising AI investments

Global businesses overlook critical network connectivity amid rising AI investments, prompting calls for reassessment of digital infrastructure needs

Published

4 days ago

November 3, 2025

Nathan Langridge

Global businesses overlook critical network connectivity amid rising AI investments, prompting calls for reassessment of digital infrastructure needs.

In Short:
– Global expansion is crucial, but AI investments often neglect essential network connectivity.
– Most leaders seek growth in new markets, yet secure infrastructure support is widely overlooked.

Expanding globally is increasingly vital for businesses. However, growing investments in AI are leading leaders to overlook seamless connectivity across borders. Tim Sullivan from Coevolve highlighted the importance of global connectivity in a recent discussion. Operating in 82 countries, Coevolve offers insight into the current challenges leaders face.

New complexities in security and compliance are increasing. Although significant investment is directed towards AI, the network infrastructure to support it is being neglected. Research reveals 45% of investment targets AI, yet only about 8% is allocated for secure network architecture. There is a notable discrepancy regarding how global connectivity is achieved across different regions.

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AI transforms business operations and decision-making processes

AI revolutionises business operations, boosting efficiency, innovation, and decision-making while tackling complex challenges across various industries

Published

1 week ago

October 30, 2025

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AI revolutionises business operations, boosting efficiency, innovation, and decision-making while tackling complex challenges across various industries

In Short:
– AI is reshaping organisations by enhancing workflows, customer engagement, and decision-making across industries.
– Companies must adopt responsible AI practices and ensure specialist knowledge within executive teams for informed decisions.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping organisational operations, improving workflows, customer engagement, and strategic decision-making across industries. Lauren Hawker-Zafer from Squirro discussed the key business challenges AI is helping to address.AI is crucial for navigating complex ecosystems. It enhances efficiency and unlocks growth opportunities. Recently, AI transitions from an advantage to essential for resilience and innovation. Squirro focuses on productivity, operational cost reduction, and unifying work processes.

Benefits of AI are measurable, driving tangible results like faster project delivery and reduced operational costs. Improved forecast accuracy and real-time predictive analytics enhance supply chain efficiency with visible impacts on customer experience.

Future Preparations

Organisations must prepare for the next AI adoption wave, with a focus on responsible AI practices. Different countries are adopting varied approaches; the US favours rapid experimentation, while the EU promotes a slower, regulated method. Understanding AI developments is essential, and having AI specialists within executive teams is increasingly important for informed decision-making.

For more information on Squirro, visit squirro.com. Their podcast, Redefining AI, provides accessible insights into AI developments and how to adopt secure, private, and scalable AI solutions in organisations.