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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 MoreAged care – more than just a job
The average person is likely to spend around a third of their time at work over the course of a lifetime. Sure, this figure is approximate and will va...
Read MoreLockdown ideas with young children
Whether you’re an educator or a parent or both, it’s likely that you will agree that young children and lockdown aren’t an ideal pairing. While ...
Read MoreSeasonal Affective Disorder in the elderly community
For some people the seasons have a greater impact that simply preferring one to the others. In fact, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) means that the ...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update – Supporting you through your learning
This communication is to provide our learners with an update on Selmar Institute of Education’s plan for managing your learning journey now and ...
Read MoreSkilling to make a difference in an essential sector
When you embark on aged care qualifications, you are not just training to get a job — you are training to make a difference. The impact quality aged...
Read MoreHow to find a high quality online course
When researching online early childhood education courses, it can be confusing to know what to look for. It’s important to realise that while course...
Read MoreSupporting your team to upgrade aged care qualifications
It is said that any organisation can only be as good the people within it, and this certainly includes organisations in the aged care sector. A high-q...
Read MoreCombatting loneliness in aged care
For many elderly people living in residential care facilities or at home alone, loneliness can be overwhelming. In fact, the Royal Commission into Age...
Read MoreWhat makes a great leader in early childhood education?
The word ‘leadership’ gets used a lot across workplaces in a range of sectors. Undeniably, leadership is essential for an organisation to thrive, ...
Read MoreImproving staff recruitment in aged care
The need for staff to fill the increasing number of aged care jobs across Australia continues to grow with the demand for aged care services. It’s n...
Read MoreLanguishing – the mental health ‘in-between’ of the pandemic
Over the last year many have experienced the pandemic and post-pandemic blues. People have reported feeling “in limbo”, “drained” or even just...
Read MoreTax time savings for learners
Did you know that learners can be eligible to make study-related expense claims at tax time? With the end of financial year for the 2020/21 period nea...
Read MoreEducator wellbeing and imitation in early childhood
*Original source: Early Childhood Australia’s Every Child magazine, article titled “Understanding imitation and educator wellbeing”,...
Read MoreStrengthening relationships in aged care
Living in residential care should be a space that feels like a community. To build a strong and happy community, a focus on strong relationships is es...
Read MoreDementia advocacy within the aged care sector
Living with dementia is a reality for an estimated half a million Australians. While the exact number of people with dementia is unknown, what we do k...
Read MoreNational Reconciliation Week 2021
More than a word, Reconciliation takes action – Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021. National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Aust...
Read MoreBuilding connections through education
Working in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector offers many rewarding career pathways. It provides the opportunity for individuals to ...
Read MoreFind the job you want
You’ve gained the qualifications you need, you’ve completed the required training or practical placement, and are now ready to begin an ex...
Read MoreUsing social media to promote your aged care facility
Engaging with your community, marketing your services and creating awareness around your brand is crucial to the success of any business, including ag...
Read MoreFederal budget to boost early childhood sector growth
The federal government plans to negotiate a new funding agreement of $1.6 billion to “support continued universal access to at least 15 hours of pre...
Read MoreSocial media tips for your centre
If you’re looking for a way to engage with your community, market your childcare service and increase the awareness of your brand and values, social...
Read MoreFederal budget reveals more aged care training
The recent Federal Budget revealed a $500 million expansion of the government’s Job Trainer program, with opportunity to train a further 33,800 aged...
Read MoreAdvance your career: Danielle’s experience
Finding a career that is fulfilling and enjoyable is what most of us strive for. Once we have found that career, it’s also nice to know what might c...
Read MoreCreate an effective activity plan for your early learning centre
For early childhood educators, giving children every opportunity to thrive in life is their priority. Early learning centres are committed to developi...
Read MoreCareer change: From hairdressing to early childhood education
The idea of what we might be when we ‘grow up’ is one that we begin considering from a young age. In reality, most people will have many career ch...
Read MoreUpskilling, reskilling, and enhancing the aged care workforce
Shaping a sector to reach its full potential requires a balance of factors. The sector itself needs to be underpinned by thoughtful policies and fundi...
Read MoreThe ultimate guide to a career in early childhood education and care
Deciding which career path to take can be both exciting and scary. After all, you want to make sure you are making the right decision for you! If you ...
Read MoreSupport with experience: Short Courses Manager
Training, supporting and guiding people who are new to a sector or upskilling within a sector requires the knowledge and skills that come with experie...
Read MoreYour guide to a career in aged care
The aged care sector needs dedicated individuals to help shape the future of care. We need to ensure our elderly citizens are looked after with the co...
Read MoreThe importance of a quality training provider
Having a highly skilled team for your workplace is essential. After all, your employees are the lifeblood of your organisation. The better their train...
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