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Connecting with Nature in Aged Care
Bringing nature into aged care is more than just a nice idea — it’s a key to better health and happiness for seniors. Nature has a way of maki...
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Connecting with Nature in Early Childhood Education
Nature is one of the best places for kids to spark curiosity and connection, but it doesn’t have to mean taking them out into the wilderness. Any na...
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Neurodiverse Friendly Environment in Child Care
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term that refers to a variety of differences in the way our brains process information and our behavioural traits. When ...
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Neurodiverse Friendly Environment in Aged Care
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term that covers a range of differences in the way people’s brains function, their behavioural traits, and how they pr...
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Celebrate Harmony Day in Child Care
Fostering a culture of inclusivity and unity is paramount in early childhood education, and Harmony Day presents an exceptional opportunity to do just...
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Respecting Cultural Diversity in Aged Care
Aged care is a culturally diverse sector that brings people together from many different backgrounds. This level of diversity is one of the things tha...
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Dementia Action Week 2019 – Dementia doesn’t discriminate. Do you?
In 2019 there are over 447,000 Australians who are living with dementia. According to Dementia Australia, this figure is on the increase, with around ...
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Introducing mindfulness to children
The first five years of life are fundamental to a child’s future. The most crucial period of rapid brain development takes place during these early ...
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Patient, kind, thoughtful, nurturing — Early Childhood Educators Day!
Patient, kind, thoughtful, nurturing — these are just a few of the words that come to mind when thinking about early childhood educators and the inc...
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Top 10 things to consider when choosing a training provider
If you’re in the process of choosing a trainer provider to get your qualifications and career on track, there are some essential things to look for ...
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How do you decide between studying at an RTO vs TAFE?
Deciding where to study can be challenging, with seemingly many options to choose from to enrol in the same course. Certificates and Diplomas are deli...
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The benefits of first aid training in aged care
First aid training is an essential skill when every second counts. Providing yourself, or your team the skills to act quickly and effectively in an em...
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First aid in child care – is your centre compliant?
To deliver the highest possible standard of care in early childhood education, first aid qualifications are vital. It’s not enough to have a first a...
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TOP 7 reasons to work in child care
Wondering if a child care career is right for you? We’ve rounded up seven of the top reasons why working in child care is a great choice! &nb...
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7 simple strategies to boost employee engagement
An engaged employee is one who is committed, loyal, hard-working, proactive and motivated. In other words, an engaged employee is the kind of employee...
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Child care industry: Meaningful employment in a growth sector
Studying for a career in a meaningful industry where you can really make a difference is a goal for many, but you want to be sure there will be jobs a...
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What to expect on your child care practical placement
It’s one thing to read about working in early childhood education but getting in there and gaining hands-on experience is a vital part of your ch...
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Choosing the best funding option for your training
If taking up VET training is on your to-do list, you’ve probably thought about how you’ll pay for it. What funding options are available for you...
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End of financial year – study tax deductions
Tax time has rolled around again and for anyone studying or planning to, it’s worth knowing what study expenses you can claim as deductions at the e...
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Being a leader in early childhood education and care
What does it mean to be a leader in early childhood education? A genuine desire to contribute to the wellbeing and care of young children is usually t...
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Selmar graduates ‘Launch into Work’ with Calvary Community Care
Investing in people, helping them to grow and to access career opportunities is of vital importance to us as trainers and educators. That’s why Selm...
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Enhancing early childhood learning through imaginary play
Play-based learning is at the heart and soul of Australia’s approach to early childhood education. And for good reason. Research shows that when ...
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Selmar students gain pathway to University with Swinburne Online
Students studying the Diploma of Early Childhood Education (CHC50121) at Selmar will now earn academic credits toward a Bachelor of Education with Sw...
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Careers session provides early childhood educator job opportunities
Selmar teamed up with Goodstart Early Learning to host a careers session during March, which gave the attendees a chance to have a one-on-one intervie...
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Selmar training rates highly with employers
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) released the results of their annual National Student Outcomes Survey in December last y...
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New short course builds skills to control infection in aged care
The avoidance of infection outbreak and management to reduce its reach are high priority in any sector, but particularly when your work environ...
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Passion for children’s learning: Melissa Walters’ child care career
Humans of Selmar: Melissa Walters Graduate & Centre Director // Goodstart Early Learning Torquay With a love for children, a child care career w...
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Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set: Refreshed short course
Organisations which invest in the knowledge and skills of their people are rewarded with better business outcomes – and this is particularly true of...
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Assistant Director Mei shares her Selmar child care journey
Humans of Selmar: Mei Lee Teoh Graduate & now Assistant Director // Guardian: Kids Time McKinnon When it comes to passion in the workpla...
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Start the New Year inspired with 15 good news stories you may have missed in 2018
Start the New Year inspired with 15 good news stories you may have missed in 2018 Sometimes it is hard to feel optimistic at times in a world saturate...
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Are you eligible for a free course and government subsidised priority courses?
The Victorian state government as part of its recent election promises, is offering free TAFE on a selection of priority courses for eligible students...
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How to find the best online child care courses
Deciding on the course that’s right for your career path can be tricky enough, then there’s the other important decisions like how to choose betwe...
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5 Fun aged care Christmas craft ideas for seniors
Christmas can be an exciting time, full of joy and festivities, so how can we celebrate with seniors in aged care? There are little things you can do ...
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Building a Quality Aged Care Workforce
The future and means of moving towards this aim in the most positive way were at the forefront of discussions throughout the event, giving attendees p...
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Group first aid training with Melton South Community Centre
When it comes to supporting the local community and giving people the opportunity to access a range of resources to achieve their goals, Melton South ...
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School readiness funding to support kindergartens
School readiness is a topic that the early childhood education industry is focused on enhancing, and for good reason — after all, childcare and kind...
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