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The results are in from the latest survey from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) survey, and Practical Outcomes is on track, continuing to deliver training satisfaction and employment outcomes for learners. Informing and influencing the vocational education and training (VET) space in Australia drives NCVER’s research, and each year learners who have […]

The early childhood education sector offers a promising career for those seeking work that is fulfilling and makes a genuine difference each day. When entering this sector it’s worth assessing your short and long term goals. From here, you can get to exploring your career progression opportunities — after all, where you start out may […]

If you haven’t experienced burnout before, chances are you know someone who has. It’s prevalent in modern society and is often known as chronic workplace stress. It can affect people in any workforce at any level, from a grocery store junior cashier to a chief executive of a global corporation. Early childhood educators are not […]

From first words to first steps, the first birthday and a child’s first day in early learning, from the day children are born, we start taking note of milestones.  While every accomplishment brings excitement, it can also make parents feel nervous or overwhelmed as a new stage begins for their child and for the family. […]

Cultural differences are everywhere and in early childhood settings there will be families from a wide variety of cultures. Acknowledging and celebrating cultural diversity is important in early childhood education. It can inspire children to not only accept differences but to respect and celebrate them. Culture is a fundamental part of identity and shapes who […]

Getting started in the rewarding early childhood sector can provide a career that is fulfilling and has a positive impact on future generations. For people who want to make a difference in the world, working with children is an excellent choice. As well providing a career that brings a sense of purpose to your life, […]

With rising vaccination rates across the country and restrictions easing, the time has come for us to move into a post-lockdown new normal. For many, especially in Victoria and New South Wales, the last one to two years have been spent studying from home, working from home, and/or adapting to challenging circumstances as essential worker, […]

Life has changed a lot in the last couple of years, to say the least. From masks to working from home, checking in at shops and cafes and periods of not being able to leave the house or see loved ones. Along with school children taking on remote learning from their homes, those studying or […]

The pandemic isn’t quite over yet but as we all remain hopeful about a return to life with our freedoms, social lives and careers back on track, not to mention our health and wellbeing, make sure you use this time wisely. In fact, now is a great time to start asking yourself how you can […]