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Three of the biggest challenges for child care centres (and how to overcome them) Every industry has its challenges and child care is no exception. Overcoming the child care sector’s biggest trouble spots can be stressful and frustrating for owners and directors of centres, but these challenges can be overcome. It surprises many to find […]

As a director or owner of a child care centre, you are probably well aware of the competition in the industry. Many new centres have been popping up across Victoria and all over Australia to meet the demand as more parents continue to return to work and require child care services. Attracting more families is […]

Study shows VET graduates are employed faster and earn higher wages When it comes to earning more and readily gaining employment, VET training (vocational education and training) graduates are doing better than their university peers, according to recent research. The study ‘Perceptions are not reality’ by not-for-profit Skilling Australia found that those who had completed VET […]

Whether you’re caring for children or adults, witnessing someone having a seizure can be a frightening experience – especially if you’ve never seen one before. Do you want to know more how to provide seizure first aid in an emergency? Our child care courses prepare students to work in a range of scenarios with young […]

As a childcare professional, particularly at a management level, you are aware that the early childhood education industry is highly regulated. First aid in the workplace is essential as is ensuring your centre is compliant in meeting first aid requirements. A first aid qualification at work is a must for any industry, but having a […]

Working with school children, accidents, injuries and illness are not uncommon. That’s why first aid in schools is so important. All schools and those who care for and/or educate children should have current first aid qualifications to ensure that children’s health and safety is a priority at all times. Whether it’s a scraped knee, a […]

Why first aid skills are essential? First aid is a valuable skill no matter what industry your career is in. Working in child care and with school aged children, first aid qualifications are vital. For most of these causes you could help someone to survive if you are able to provide first aid as soon as possible […]

A first aid kit is an essential item and one that we should all own. There are many first aid kits available to purchase, or you can assemble a first aid kit yourself. Just make sure you include all the most important items! First aid kits of many shapes and sizes can be bought, including […]

Knowing the basics of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation means you could help to save a life in a medical emergency. When you know how to do CPR you gain the power to keep blood and oxygen flowing through their bodies and to the brain even when their heart cannot do the job properly. If you already […]