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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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Essential aged care qualifications for a thriving career
Employment within the aged care sector can offer a career that is both rewarding and meaningful, and enriches the lives of individuals receiving care....
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Knowing when it’s time to upskill
Up-to-date skills and knowledge are vital for a thriving career. Along with on-the-job experience, networking and a commitment to your sector, upskill...
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Improve infection prevention and control in aged care settings
The current pandemic has highlighted a significant gap in how prepared aged care facilities are to protect their residents and staff from highly-infec...
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What I’ve learnt in my career in aged care
“From the minute I started the course, I just thought to myself – this is what I should have been doing,” Selmar Aged Care Trainer and Asses...
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What to consider when changing careers
With unemployment rates reaching record highs throughout this year’s pandemic and many people feeling their job security is now uncertain, changing ...
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How we can grow a more culturally competent society starting with our children
As an early childhood educator, we work in a diverse industry and collaborate with people from different cultures daily. These people come in the form...
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Supporting staff wellbeing during COVID
The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in Victoria has brought about many changes including closures, reopenings and updated COVIDSafe protocols ...
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What to expect when studying online for the first time
Studying courses online is becoming the norm, particularly with the current situation as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. If you’re considering...
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Saying thanks on Aged Care Employee Day
Hundreds of thousands of employees across the aged care sector provide care for some of the most vulnerable members of our communities each and every ...
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Early Learning Matters
Did you know that the most critical period of development for the human brain is in the first five years of life? It is during this time that the brai...
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Case study: An inside look at infection control in early childhood services
We spoke to Selmar early childhood education Regional Manager Anastasia Natoli about the infection control challenges faced by the early childhood edu...
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What could you earn as an aged care worker?
If you’re considering a career as an aged care worker, you could be on the path to a very rewarding and meaningful career. Recent data from the Aust...
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Infection control in early childhood centres
Health and hygiene regulations are embedded in the National Quality Framework and a high standard of hygiene has long been prioritised in early childh...
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Customer feedback to grow a better business
Deciding on an aged care facility or a child care centre for your loved one is a big decision for families. How can you ascertain which will be the be...
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Why should you work in the aged care sector
A career path in aged care is one that is fulfilling and can truly change the lives of others for the better. Not only that, but with Australia’s ag...
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The power of professional development for a motivated workforce
If motivated and highly skilled employees are what you’re looking for, then a renewed appreciation and commitment to professional development is wha...
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Top techniques to help learners de-stress
Stress can impact your mental state, your physical state and your ability to focus and complete essential tasks. When you’re studying, whether it’...
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Tax deductions for learners
End of financial year has arrived, which means it’s tax time for 2019/2020. If you are currently studying an aged care course or early childhood edu...
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Time management tips for success
It’s no secret that time waits for no one, and when you’re trying to juggle a job, studying, family commitments and keeping the house in order, th...
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National Reconciliation Week: Respect and connection in aged care
National Reconciliation Week takes place 27 May until 3 June and is an important time for us all to learn and reflect on our shared history as Austral...
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The importance of flexible online study options
Life can sometimes throw the unexpected our way. No matter how perfect our plans or how good our intentions are, circumstances can change suddenly. Ha...
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Why quiet time is so important for children
As parents take on roles as educators, and educators are educating both at work and with their own children at home, it is unsurprising that the COVID...
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Enhancing Elderly Mental Health: Strategies for a Happier and Healthier Mindset
Loneliness and isolation are often areas of concern for older Australians’ wellbeing. According to research, a lack of social connection can carry h...
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Making Mother’s Day special in 2020
Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday 10 May, and while it’s going to be a little different this year, there are still many ways we can make mum fee...
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Top tips for working from home with children
Working from home can be challenging, and if you’re working from home with children you know that the struggle – and the juggle – is real! Many ...
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Staying connected & supporting the elderly
During the current coronavirus (COVID-19) global crisis, protecting the elderly has never been more important. It is imperative that we now take the t...
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Resources for health and wellbeing
With COVID-19 impacting us all in many varying ways, and many continuing to adjust in an uncertain landscape, it’s ever important to stay connected ...
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Study tips for online learning
The opportunity to study online means that you can continue to pursue the qualifications you are after even during the COVID-19 pandemic. When you cho...
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Child care jobs boom in Australia
Continued youth population growth in Australia, increasing female participation in the workforce, government reforms and increased government spending...
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Meet Anna Connor: Creating positive learning experiences through trainer support
Working in early childhood education and care was a natural career path for trainer Anna Connor, who has a family background in early childhood educat...
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