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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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Why aged care is more than just a job
A look at aged care through the eyes of our trainers. Aged care trainers: Sally Forbes, Daniel Hau, Karen Richards and Glen Perry It’s often said th...
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Exceeding Expectations — ECMS Beyond Tomorrow Conference
Professional development in early childhood education is something that we are passionate advocates of, and the ECMS Beyond Tomorrow Conference is an...
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What can I claim — top student tax deductions
Top 5 tax hacks for students If you’re a student who’s wondering ‘ What can I claim at tax time? ‘, you might be surprised to learn of...
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Selmar’s placement matchmaker Kylie Jackson
Selmar’s practical placement co-ordinator, Kylie Jackson is passionate about the importance practical work placement plays for students and tak...
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Gaining meaningful employment as a Permanent Resident of Australia
If you have recently becoming a Permanent Resident in Australia, Congratulations! Living in Australia gives you so many opportunities to enjoy, but yo...
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Are all first aid courses found on online genuine? Here’s how to tell
You’ve been researching first aid courses online and they all seem okay, but how do you know if they are genuine? You want an accredited first aid c...
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How to become an Aged Care Team Leader
The aged care industry has many roles on offer to enjoy throughout your career. A position you might like to pursue is that of Aged Care Team Leader. ...
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How to become a Room Leader in child care
There are many roles to pursue in an early childhood education career. One position in a child care setting is Room Leader. This is the educator who i...
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What to expect from a child care job interview
Getting the call to schedule a job interview for a role you applied for is exciting and means a big opportunity is in front of you. It’s no surprise...
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Aged care job interview — what to expect
Job interviews can make even the most confident person feel nervous. Thankfully, a little preparation can go a long way. Get an idea of what to expect...
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Three good reasons to update CPR training yearly
Keeping your qualifications up to date is essential. ACECQA states that first aid qualifications should be renewed every three years as the industr...
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5 steps to getting your first aid certificate
Whether you’re looking to get a first aid certificate for your employment, work safety, family reasons or just to have life-saving skills for an eme...
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Keep your first aid up to date and you could save a life just like these people!
First aid training is not a one-off, especially if you work in an industry like child care. Your first aid renewal is required every three years, and ...
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Why first aid training is a must
Did you know that first aid training could enable you to save a life? Even multiple lives? With the knowledge and skills gained through a first aid co...
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What is first aid?
Chances are you have a first aid kit in your home or workplace, filled with things like plasters, gauze, bandages and tweezers. But what is first aid ...
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Salary guide for aged care jobs
Aged care qualifications can set you up for a rewarding career with employees in high demand. If you’re considering an aged care career you’re pro...
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Why updating your first aid training is so important
First aid training is something everyone can benefit from. Regardless of your industry, parental status, age or hobbies, an understanding of first aid...
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Salary guide for child care jobs
When you’re qualified in early childhood education there is a range of meaningful career paths you can take. From nanny to centre-based educator, fa...
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How much early childhood educators earn (and how to become one)
The role of early childhood educator, also known as child care worker, is a valued role in communities. With the responsibility of caring for children...
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How much aged care workers earn (and how to become one)
Aged care work is rewarding, challenging and a great career path for many. But how much is an aged care salary? And how can you go about getting a job...
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SunSmart child care centre recommendations
Working in child care settings we spend our time caring for children and their health and wellbeing. At this time of year it becomes especially import...
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Sun safety tips to protect babies, toddlers and children
Summer makes you think of carefree fun in the sun. While it is an enjoyable time of year it’s also important to stay safe in the sun. If you work wi...
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Protect children from the sun — here’s why it’s vital
As adults we are all aware that we need to be safe in the sun. It’s also our responsibility to protect children from the sun. The hot sun and bronze...
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Four steps to get professional development for child care centre
You want your child care centre to flourish, grow and be the best it can be. To do that you need the best professional development for child care cent...
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Myth Buster: What People Are Saying About the Safe Schools Program vs. What Is True
The Safe Schools Program has seen a lot of heat in the media about its progressive approach to supporting the LGBTQI community in the classroom. There...
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Celebrating growing up and getting older in Australia
The experience of growing up in Australia and then of course growing old is something special. Celebrating Australia should mean celebrating all this ...
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What is the Safe Schools Program?
As child care professionals, many of the young people in your care will be moving on to school each year. As you’re preparing children for the trans...
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QUIZ: Should I Work in Aged Care?
If you are reading this blog, you must have asked yourself ‘Should I work in aged care’ at least once in your life. The aged population is...
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5 tips to help you choose a course (when you don’t know what you want to do)
Perhaps you’ve just finished school or returned from a gap year, or maybe you’re thinking of a career change. Either way, there are many times in ...
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Taking the next steps: getting enrolled in your course
You’ve worked out what you want to do, the career direction that you’re after. You’ve even determined which course is right for you. But what’...
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