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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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Study aged care online with our updated certificate III
With the ability to study aged care online combined with hands-one practical placement, learners can now study to suit their lifestyle while gaining e...
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Why literacy skills matter in early childhood
Literacy has a profound significance for children’s lives. Beyond just reading and writing, literacy is the key to unlock a world of opportunities, ...
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Saying thanks on Early Childhood Educators’ Day
Early childhood educators enter children’s lives at a crucial time, nurturing babies, toddlers and preschoolers to safely explore their own capabili...
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Maximising Student Tax Deductions: What Can You Claim at Tax Time?
Every year as tax time rolls around, students wonder what expenses they can claim to maximise their tax returns. Knowing what’s what when it comes t...
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Australian books to introduce this Book Week
With Book Week just around the corner, it’s time for early childhood educators to reflect on how reading profoundly shapes a child’s growth. B...
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How to make your LinkedIn profile shine
When you’re looking to kick off a career or find employment in your chosen sector, a strong online presence can go a long way. It’s not uncommon f...
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The role of aged care workers in protecting the elderly
When the cold weather sets in, it’s a good reminder that with it comes cold and flu season. No one likes to get struck down with illness at any time...
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How you can find employment after studying
Becoming qualified through vocational training is a rewarding experience in itself, but what can you look forward to once you graduate? Here are some ...
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Smart partnerships for workforce growth
Partnerships between employers and registered training organisations (RTOs) are a smart way to address workforce shortages, optimise professional deve...
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2022 survey results show increase in student outcomes
Our grads have spoken! The 2022 survey results from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) are here, and they tell us we’re c...
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QUIZ: Is working in aged care for you?
Have you been considering a career in aged care, but aren’t sure if it’s the right path for you? Wondering if you have the skills and qual...
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Quiz: How your skills can work in early childhood education
Are you interested in a career in early childhood education but aren’t sure if it’s the right path for you? When considering...
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Support from our Learner Success Team
Success is about enabling individuals to achieve their full potential. Putting our learners’ needs and experience at the heart of our approach, we p...
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Best start, best life: the need for educators in the early childhood sectorÂ
It’s hard to overestimate the role early childhood educators play in giving children the best start in life. These are some of the most crucial year...
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Climbing the ladder in early childhood education and care
No matter where you are in your employment journey, the early childhood sector is full of opportunities. All it takes is passion and ambition to level...
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Diversify your career in aged care: leadership, leisure and health
Working in aged care doesn’t have to mean being a personal care assistant forever. If you’re wondering about a new direction, we have study opport...
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Meet our Language, Literacy and Numeracy Coordinator, Stacey!
Studying is rewarding and can be really fun, but it can also be challenging. This is especially true if literacy and numeracy are areas that you find ...
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Digital safety for older individuals
Digital technology is now very much a part of everyday living. It’s important for elderly people to embrace technology and use it safely, knowing th...
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Online safety for young children
It’s a big wide world out there on the internet, and in this fast-paced digital age it’s becoming commonplace for children to access the web. Whil...
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Are you born to be an educator?
We all remember that one teacher who inspired us from a very early age. Chances are it was a person inclined to nurture and support young minds to lea...
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Upskilling or reskilling for a rewarding career in aged care
The aged care sector has changed over the past few years with a renewed emphasis on compassion, dignity and people-focused care. To maintain this comm...
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Born to care: Become an aged care worker
Some people are naturally caring and gravitate toward supporting others. People with these intrinsic qualities are kind, respectful and patient. They ...
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Children’s mental health: building resilience in children
Mental health is an essential component of children’s overall wellbeing. Not only does it have a significant impact on their social, emotional, ...
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Tackling the big questions that children ask
As children grow and develop, their curiosity about the world around them grows too. They begin to ask questions about everything, from how the world ...
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5 Things I wish I knew before my first day working in aged care
When it comes to the first day of a new role, you might find yourself feeling nervous or excited or unsure —or a combination of many feelings! Even ...
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The top 4 funniest stories from working in aged care
If you’ve been exploring the idea of pursuing a career in aged care, you have probably heard how rewarding being an aged care worker is. But what yo...
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Hilarious things you’ll hear from children in early childhood
Early childhood educators have their work cut out for them. It’s not just the daily stuff – chaos, tantrums, mess – but also the big responsibil...
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Top early childhood education blogs for 2022
With the end of the year around the corner, it’s time to start reflecting on 2022 so we can launch into 2023 with a clear idea of what we want to ac...
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Things I wish I knew before my first day
The first day of anything can bring about nerves, let alone the first day in a new role or in a new career. Knowing what to expect can make a big diff...
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Debunking 5 myths about working in early childhood
Like most professions, there are a lot of assumptions about working in early childhood education and care. You might have heard a few of them, and itâ...
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