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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...
Read MoreOnline Aged Care courses for learner success
To keep pace with the evolving and growing needs of aged care, this sector demands innovative solutions and a skilled workforce. At Selmar, we’r...
Read MoreA helpful guide on government funded courses
At Selmar, we believe in minimising barriers to education. So, we’ve put together a helpful guide of everything you need to know about government fu...
Read MorePartnering with Groworx: aged care training solutions
Here at Selmar, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do — and our partnership with Groworx embodies this. Groworx is a Phi...
Read MoreWhat is family day care (and why you might start your own)
Living expenses have increased a lot over the years, yet wages have not. To make ends meet and provide for their families, or to continue with a caree...
Read MoreNew Year, new career for 2018
As we farewell 2017 and say a big ‘hello’ to 2018, it’s only natural that we reflect on the year that was — and start making our plans for the...
Read MoreA merry inclusive Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. With images of Santa Claus, elves and his reindeer filling shopping centres, homes and child care centres a...
Read MoreBenefits of time spent between children and the elderly
Children and the elderly don’t seem like they would be the best of friends, but research suggests that encouraging intergenerational hang outs can p...
Read More5 ways animals benefit the elderly
Only a couple of years ago, pets were not permitted in aged care facilities. Nowadays, pets are often allowed. In fact, they are encouraged in many ag...
Read MoreKeeping the elderly safe in summer
Did you know that over 500 people die from heat stress in Australia every year? Older individuals are particularly vulnerable to the heat, making cari...
Read MoreExploring the five senses with children
A challenge of working in child care is discovering ways to engage children while also enhancing their development. Exploring the five senses with chi...
Read MoreFinding jobs in Australia
Spending time finding jobs in Australia can feel like a full time job in itself. While there are plenty of jobs out there, when you don’t have quali...
Read MoreYour guide to starting work placement
Starting work placement can be scary. New people, new environment and putting your new skills and know-how to the test. To make it easier and help you...
Read MoreMy body, my rules! Children’s rights in child care.
Just like adults rights, children’s rights in child care are equally important. This includes children’s rights to ownership and control of th...
Read MoreGoing green in child care
It may not be a life skill as much, but taking care of planet earth is incredibly important for children’s futures. Learning how to do the right thi...
Read More7 artistic activities for sensory play in child care
7 artistic activities for sensory play in child care As a childcare worker, you want to do your very best to enhance your children’s development. A ...
Read MoreFive fun ways to help children think outside the box!
Helping children think outside the box is one of the most important roles of the child care environment. Lucky there are so many ways to engage and e...
Read MoreDealing with depression and anxiety in parents
In early childhood education you obviously work closely with children on a daily basis, but you can also develop relationships with one or both parent...
Read MoreTop 5 strategies to improve your mental health
When you’re focused on excelling in your career, it’s easy to forget about your own mental health and wellbeing. If you are working in the...
Read More5 incredible ways outside play benefits children
Allowing children the opportunity to have a variety of experiences through play-based learning is the best way for them to learn and grow. Play-based ...
Read MoreGet cooking to enhance children’s development in five amazing ways
The role of child care worker involves challenges and patience, but it also involves a lot of fun. For example, cooking with children is not only an e...
Read MoreThings NOT to say in your next job interview
After the great success of our first blog giving 10 tips on how to write a resume that gets results, we were asked by our students what they should sa...
Read MorePharmaceutical and Prescription Drug Addiction
We hear a lot about drug epidemics in the news, but taking a look at the facts reveals a number of surprising revelations. Pharmaceutical and prescrip...
Read MoreCaring for younger individuals living in aged care facilities
Working in aged care, you expect to work with older Australians. What you might be less prepared for are the younger individuals requiring care due to...
Read MoreStaying Healthy: Spotting and preventing gastro
Working in childcare means you’ll more than likely come across children who are unwell from time to time, but a little knowledge can go a long way. ...
Read MoreUnderstanding dementia as an aged care worker
Dementia – as an aged care worker you are likely to come across individuals living with it, but how much do you know about it? Dementia is often ass...
Read MoreLaetisha Scanlan chooses child care career for work/life balance
It’s a common career misconception that you must pick one industry and stick to it. Forever. It’s simply not true. In this day and age, you can tr...
Read MoreCreating a Hazard Free Workplace in Childcare and Aged Care
Creating a hazard-free workplace is something that all employers and employees should aim to achieve – for plenty of reasons. From an economic point...
Read MoreStaying Healthy: Spotting and preventing gastro
Working in childcare means you’re more than likely to come across children who are unwell from time to time, but a little knowledge can go a long wa...
Read MoreFour Fresh Activities for Aged Care Facilities
While some aged care residents may be quite happy with their routines, many older individuals look forward to trying something new or doing something ...
Read MoreIdentify and Manage Allergy Symptoms in Children
As a child care worker, chances are you will have one or more children in your care who live with an allergy and allergy symptoms. The allergy ...
Read MoreTop 10 Films about Ageing
Ageing is a fact of life, but until it happens to you it can be difficult to fully understand what it’s like. Can you imagine yourself in 10 years? ...
Read MoreTips to Soothe Parental Separation Anxiety
While some children arrive at centres with a smile and are happy to wave goodbye to mum or dad without a worry in the world, others aren’t as...
Read More9 reasons why males make excellent early childhood educators
Childcare is required fairly equally for both boys and girls, so it makes sense that educators can also be male or female, doesn’t it? As chi...
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