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Get funding and boost employment with the Jobs Victoria Fund
As we approach the middle of another busy and challenging year, one thing we can probably all agree on is the ongoing demand for great educators. Earl...
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Career insight: Working as an early childhood educator
The journey into a career in early childhood education varies for everyone. Some get started as an educator right from the beginning of their working ...
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Top 10 resume tips to help you land the role you want
You’ve completed the relevant qualifications, now it’s time to find a position in the early childhood education sector! While you should be feelin...
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Make a new career resolution (and stick to it)
It’s this time of year that we start thinking about the new year and what it could bring. Many people (around half of us) find a goal that stands out above the rest and call it a New Years resolution. Why not make it a new career resolution this year? While many believe that New […]
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School leavers choosing a career after high school
Completing year 12 and graduating from high school is an incredible achievement. It signals the end of a stressful, busy year for young people. It’s not surprising that school leavers choosing a career to pursue after secondary school can still be up in the air even once graduation is done. Many students finish high school […]
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White Christmas fun in Aussie summer!
All over the world, children associate Christmas with Santa Claus, his reindeer, snowmen and the North Pole. Christmas songs, movies and stories usually take place in the Northern Hemisphere, where Christmas happens in the winter. For this reason, children in Australia are aware of a concept of a White Christmas despite our festive period taking […]
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Four ways animals improve children’s development
Whether it’s a fish, a ferret, a rabbit, a dog or a cat, children tend to want to have an animal in their lives. This is great, when you consider that animals can improve children’s development. However, while getting a puppy for Christmas is most children’s dream, it’s a big commitment. Thankfully, there are many […]
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Finding childcare jobs in Australia
Finding childcare jobs in Australia can sometimes be daunting, frustrating and disappointing. It can feel even more challenging when you don’t have any qualifications or experience. It might come as a surprise to learn that finding child care jobs in Australia isn’t quite so difficult. Last year’s Census produced data showing that child care workers are […]
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Supporting employees to upskill in child care
As human beings we seek out growth and development from a young age. Learning is instinctive and a driving force for us to be the best we can be. Supporting your employees to upskill in child care careers can be an excellent way to motivate them and help them reach their full potential. There are […]
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Extra support for children when they need it most
The role of a child care worker is to care for and educate children in a classroom environment, but what about rare cases that require further support to help a child thrive? Knowing when to support children in child care is another element of working in child care. Every new experience, good or bad, broadens […]
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The fundamental need for attachment
Childhood attachment is an immensely significant part of children’s development. As a child care provider, you have daily contact with children who are newborn through to 5 years of age. Children’s need for attachment is strong at this stage in life. In fact, this time is the most influential in terms of defining a child’s […]
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What is ADHD and how to recognise it in children?
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and describes a developmental condition that affects a child’s ability to pay attention, sit still, follow instructions and control impulses. ADHD can have a notable effect on the day-to-day lives of those with it, so it’s important to know how to recognising ADHD in children and get them […]
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