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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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Skills First 2017 Contract Awarded
Selmar Institute of Education has been officially recognised as one of Victoria’s highest quality training organisations under the government’s ne...
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Choosing A Child Care Course In Melbourne
It’s an awesome feeling when you’ve decided that you know what you want to study. You know child care is the path for you – you want to play a v...
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7 Rules For A Safe Holiday Season
Working in child care and aged care, it’s essential to maintain the highest safety standards at all times, no matter how busy it can be. Every day y...
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5 Reasons To Apply To Enrol Before New Years
Now that you’ve decided to apply to enrol in an child care or aged care course at Selmar Institute of Education, don’t let your motivation slip d...
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Simulation Laboratories – Practical Training To Build Your Confidence
You want to work in aged care and make a difference to the lives of older Australians, but how on earth will you manage to dress an individual in your...
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A Career While You’re Planning Your Next Move
Deciding on a career can be challenging, and when it comes to committing to the years and financial expense of a university degree, the pressure to ma...
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Top 3 Tips For Communication With Families In Aged Care
Open and positive communication between aged care workers and those closest to the individuals in their care can make a big difference when it comes t...
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Funny Stories Working In Child Care
We all know it’s important to take work seriously – a career in child care means a lot of responsibility. After all, you’re looking after young ...
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Get To Know The Selmar Campus In Melbourne
When you’re planning your approach to incorporating study and training into your life, there’s a lot to think about. Heading on campus is one trai...
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Four Things To Consider When You Finish School
Students across Australia are preparing to finish high school and take on the next chapter of their lives. If you’re one of these students and you a...
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Funny Stories Working In Aged Care
Working In Aged Care and providing care to Australians in the later years of their lives is a meaningful and commendable career path. After all, agein...
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5 Reasons To Work In Aged Care!
‘Rewarding’ is one of the most common words used to describe what it’s like to work in aged care, but what are the rewards and who are the recip...
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Flexible Hours In Aged Care For A Better Work Life Balance
We all want a job we can be passionate about and enjoying going to. But we also want to have the time to enjoy our personal lives too. Of course, our ...
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The Top 4 Reasons Why Working in Child Care is the Best
When it comes to amazing, rewarding careers, we think working in childcare is the best. You often hear what a rewarding job it is working with childre...
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Work Life Balance Can Be Yours With A Career In Child Care
When you work in child care you can feel pretty lucky – working with children is one of the most rewarding jobs you will find. Of course, we have pe...
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Don’t Just Get Qualified… Get Employed At A Childcare Centre!
Too often you hear about friends or family members studying something they love and then continuing to work in a job that is irrelevant to their passi...
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Child Care Educators Help Shape Children’s Lives
Did you know that some of the most significant wiring of our brains occurs in our first five years of life? According to the Australian Early Developm...
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Top 3 Reasons To Study Aged Care
If you’ve been thinking about a new career, you might have considered aged care as an option. To help you gain a better understanding of why working...
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Perceptions of LGBTIQ Community In Aged Care
As the glitter settles on Sydney’s 2016 Mardi Gras celebration, it’s incredible to see just how much has changed in the parade’s 38 year history...
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The Last Chapter: The Different Ways We Say Goodbye
Grief is a very personal experience for each individual. It has no set pattern and will depend on a number of factors including cultural approaches an...
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What Do You Know About Workplace Bullying?
Bullying is not something that’s confined to the school yard – it happens in the workplace too and it takes many forms. According to Worksafe Vict...
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Common Allergies In Children And How To Spot Them
Allergies in children and allergic reactions can be quite serious so it’s important to understand what they are and how to spot them. What is...
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Getting Older With Iron
Although there remains some confusion and misinformation surrounding iron, we all know that this nutrient is essential for healthy human bodies. This ...
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Celebrating Children’s Birthdays
Birthdays can be a really exciting time for kids, but as an early learning educator or assistant, it’s crucial to remember that there’s no ‘one ...
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United Nation’s International Day of Happiness
There’s something special about a day that is dedicated to happiness, which is why the United Nation’s International Day of Happiness should be em...
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How To Have An Awesome Birthday At Work
So your birthday is coming up and you have to work. Depending on how you feel about your workplace and colleagues, this is either an exciting proposit...
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How To Celebrate Birthdays In Aged Care
Many will agree that birthdays are something to treasure. The day you were born, no matter how long ago, is a day to celebrate your existence, all you...
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Tips For Supporting Others To Quit Smoking
Despite heavy campaigning, fantastic initiatives from the government and increasingly strict advertising laws, the tobacco industry remains a m...
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Why Do Kids Need Iron?
Iron is a nutrient that most of us have heard of, but often underestimate. It’s essential for helping people of all ages and stages to feel strong a...
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Certificate III In Aged Care Is Now Certificate III In Individual Support
You might have noticed that Selmar’s Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30212) has been replaced. We now offer Certificate III in Individual Support (...
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