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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A funding boost for early childhood education services has been announced by the Victorian Government to help support school readiness for children in kinder during term 4. It has been a tough year for many families and early childhood services, with the coronavirus pandemic resulting in personal challenges, centre closures, employment uncertainty, job losses and […]

Infection control protocols in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workplaces are imperative in protect the health and wellbeing of educators, children and families. For these centres to thrive, they need to create an environment that makes everyone who attends the service feel safe and confident. This is especially important in light of COVID-19, […]

If guiding children as they develop, grow and learn through play sounds like a rewarding way to spend your time, pursuing qualifications in school age education could set you on the right career path. Studying School Aged Education and Care (SAEC) can open doors to an important career in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) and […]

The return to early childhood education has been exciting and a relief for many children, educators, parents and services. Overcoming the challenges of 2020 to reunite in early childhood education services has been rewarding, allowing many to return to work and get back to the routines they value. To continue to remain open while protecting […]

Intelligence is a quality that is highly sought after in people, and in today’s society it is now known to extend beyond a person’s ability to solve complex mathematics problems, use a large vocabulary or achieve high marks in school. In fact, it is generally agreed that there are many types of intelligence, covering a […]