News

Firefly Education Directors nominated for 2025 Queensland Philanthropy Awards

12/6/25

Local philanthropists and business leaders Ann Smales and Peter Stannard, owners and directors of Firefly Education, have been shortlisted for the 2025 Queensland Philanthropy Awards. Their nomination, made by SunnyKids and announced during Queensland Philanthropy Week, recognises their pivotal role…
Firefly Online products qualify for Safer Technologies 4 Schools Badge Program

23/5/24

At Firefly Education, protecting the security and privacy of schools using our online products and services is a top priority. That’s why obtaining the Safer Technologies 4 Schools (ST4S) Badge Program assessment was a logical step for us.
Firefly Education has adopted a 4-day work week

11/4/24

After seeking a way to boost productivity and offer employees a better work-life balance, Firefly Education has proudly adopted a 4-day work week (4DWW).
Firefly's impact on the 'Back on Track' Program at Sydney Children’s Hospital

27/3/23

Children and adolescents who are diagnosed with cancer not only face the challenge of undergoing life-saving treatment, but must also overcome the negative impacts of extended school absence. Firefly has been working with Sydney Children’s Hospital’s Back on Track program…
Introducing our new Sound Waves Decodable Readers!

12/10/22

Following the release of our new and improved Sound Waves Spelling program in 2021, work began on our highly anticipated Sound Waves Decodable Readers.
Firefly Education celebrates two big wins at the Educational Publishing Awards Australia

8/9/22

This week we were thrilled to take home not one, but two awards at the 2022 Educational Publishing Awards Australia (EPAAs).
Firefly staff take to the tools for SunnyKids this Christmas

12/1/22

Over the years, the team at Firefly have worked closely with SunnyKids to get involved with our local community in a meaningful way.
Firefly partner with ATSIMA

14/5/21

Firefly Education recently established a partnership with ATSIMA (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance) – an organisation that works with schools to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners be successful in mathematics.
Firefly broadens its cultural capabilities in support of First Nations peoples

3/3/21

The Firefly team has recently embarked on a journey of self-reflection and learning as we seek to meaningfully incorporate First Nations perspectives into our content.