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What Is a Skill Assessment in Child Care? Understand Its Role for Your Career
What Is a Skill Assessment in Child Care? Understand Its Role for Your Career If you’re exploring a career in early childhood education and care, or...
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Why Early Childhood Courses Matter
How quality training supports educators, families, and communities Early childhood education and care is one of the most influential sectors in shapin...
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Storytime in ECEC and at Home: Making Reading Fun and Engaging
Storytime in ECEC and at Home: Making Reading Fun and Engaging Reading with children from birth is one of the most valuable ways to support their lear...
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Returning to studying after a break
If you’re thinking about returning to study, but it’s been a while, chances are you’re feeling a little apprehensive. Does your brain still have the ability to focus and learn new things? Will you be able to fit it all in? Don’t worry — it’s not as challenging to get back into the swing of […]
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An early childhood education career after Year 12
You’ve completed Year 12 and are realising that high school is well and truly behind you now! No doubt you’re thinking ‘What’s next?’. Finishing school is a big deal, but it’s an exciting time too — especially if you have been exploring ideas for what comes next for you. In particular, you might be wondering […]
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What is the difference between RTOs and TAFE?
If you have been researching early childhood education Certificates and Diplomas, you have probably noticed that they are delivered by a number of Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions. A VET institution could be an RTO (Registered Training Organisation) or a TAFE. It should be noted that while both TAFE and RTOs are providers of […]
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Studying early childhood education: are you ready?
Demand for high quality educators for the early childhood sector continues to grow. A career in early childhood education is perfect for those wanting a meaningful, fun and promising career where they can make a difference in the world. The first five years of a child’s life are when the most crucial brain development takes […]
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Understanding early childhood education career pathways
Providing care for children during their most vital time of development in the first five years of life is an admirable career path, but the path may have more opportunities than you realise. From spending your days working with children as young as newborns, to supporting literacy, numeracy and school readiness in children who are […]
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Understanding how you can benefit from JobTrainer
The federal and state governments JobTrainer gunding initiative has been extended until 31 December 2022 with the Australian Government committing $500 million. As a COVID-19 economic response, the government previously introduced initiatives such as JobKeeper and JobSeeker, then JobMaker and finally Jobtrainer. With such a successful response to Jobtrainer, the extension of the initiative will […]
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The benefits of an early childhood education traineeship
If you’re keen to commence or advance a career in early childhood education and care, a traineeship is a great way to do just that. Better yet, you can continue to maintain an income stream while studying to get qualified in early childhood. With the Australian Government committing $1.2 billion in a funding boost designed […]
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Healthy Digital Habits for Families with Dr Kristy Goodwin
We sat down with Dr Kristy Goodwin to unpack some of the challenges of raising children in a digital age. Kristy has undertaken extensive research in this space and has been honing her expertise for the past decade, plus she’s also a mum of three boys. “She makes relevant, research-based information available to parents, caregivers and educators so that they […]
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Inclusive early childhood holiday activities
With the festive period upon us, it is time to relish in celebrations, togetherness and the Australian summer. For some this time of year is all about the Christmas spirit, while others celebrate a variety of other traditions depending on their cultural background, religious beliefs or personal preferences. Holiday celebrations can be a great opportunity […]
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