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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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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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Busting the myths about working in aged care
Aged care is one of those professions with a lot of assumptions attached. People say some pretty unfavourable things – trust us, we’ve heard them ...
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How many people in VET get jobs after their studies?
Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are developed with the specific goal of employment in mind, and with high job demand in aged care and ...
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87.1% of learners trust independent skills providers
A recent report from the Independent Tertiary Education Council of Australia (ITECA) shows that 4.3 million learners were enrolled in training during ...
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Opportunity awaits: high job demand in aged care
The Labor Jobs and Skills Summit took place in early September 2022, with employment, training and in-demand roles taking centre stage. Projections fr...
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Understanding the latest ECEC National Workforce Census results
At a moment when early childhood education and care faces distinct challenges and ongoing staff crises, the insights provided by the latest National W...
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Make the most of high job demand in early childhood education
With Labor’s Jobs and Skills Summit taking place earlier this month, the spotlight is on employment, training and in-demand roles. Government projec...
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Answering your questions about studying early childhood education with us
If you’re thinking about studying a new course in early childhood education and care, you might have some questions on your mind. Being informed can...
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New career pathways into leisure and health
Putting people at the heart of aged care means empowering elderly Australians with the tools and opportunities to live rich and fulfilling lives. If y...
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Reminiscence therapy – unique support for the elderly
You’ve heard that phrase the mind is a muscle, right? Thinking about the mind as a muscle means understanding that it is flexible and needs regular ...
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More than one pathway to a meaningful career
Having a meaningful career and doing fulfilling work is a goal for many of us. Maybe you’ve set your sights on a role where you’ll have a direct i...
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Do I have the skills to work in aged care or early childhood?
No matter what stage you’re at, changing careers or deciding on a new job involves many questions. If you’re considering a career in aged care or ...
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The importance of friendship and companionship for the elderly community
July 30 is International Day of Friendship and a happy reminder of the value of friendship and companionship in all our lives, especially for the elde...
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Workforce Solutions: Meet our learners
We’ve been talking a lot lately about our Workforce Solutions initiative, designed to alleviate staffing issues and develop retention strategies acr...
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Ten ways to teach children about cold and flu etiquette
It’s the middle of winter, which means we’re deep into cold and flu season. We all know how dismal it can get at home, in early learning centres a...
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Which aged care training delivery mode suits you?
Striking the balance between work and studying is an area of concern for many learners. However, while getting this balance right may seem like a chal...
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Choosing a delivery mode to suit your early childhood studies
When planning your studies, one of the main concerns is how to strike a balance between study and work while still leaving time for your personal life...
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Digital literacy for effective work online
Digital literacy is a form of literacy in the digital age that involves having the skills and ability to utilise digital technologies and the internet...
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Mentoring: fostering strong relationships between learners and trainers
We’ve all had mentors in different stages of learning – from early caregivers and educators to that teacher in high school who made a huge differe...
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Transferable skills for a meaningful career change
A career change can be a great way to shake things up, find inspiration and discover a new road to meaningful work. Changing careers is a pretty natur...
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Start your career in aged care with a traineeship
Aged care is a rewarding sector in which you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. The pandemic has highlight...
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Aged care jobs: Home care vs Residential
The growing aged care sector offers the opportunity to be a part of a workforce with the vital role of supporting individuals as they grow older. Ever...
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Workforce solutions in 2022: Supporting new educators entering early childhood education and care
Early childhood education and care has been faced with a complex series of challenges since the onset of the pandemic. Staff shortages, restrictions...
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How to refresh your study space
Whether studying from home was always your goal, or you ended up doing a course online because of COVID, having a space in your home where you can do ...
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How Selmar partners with Employment Service Providers to support services
Across the early childhood education sector and the aged care sector, demand for services is continuing to rise. However, the workforces in these sect...
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Gain the skills you need for a leadership role
A good leader brings people together in the workplace and supports them to create a shared vision. As we continue to adapt and grow in response to cha...
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Support your business by working with an RTO
Early childhood education and care is a growing sector with an important job to do. As the sector expands so too does the demand for educators with th...
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Caregiver burnout: prevention and recovery
The aged care sector is no stranger to burnout. While we may not always be able to avoid burnout, there are many ways in which to prevent it from taki...
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What makes a Selmar graduate?
At Selmar we’re proud of the success of our graduates. In our aged care courses we give learners the skills and training they need not just to succe...
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