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Why online is a must Online training options have become increasingly popular over the past decade, as life seems to become more fast-paced and time harder to come by. If you’ve been comparing online childcare courses to traditional campus training, you might be wondering what the differences really are. We’ve compiled some of the common […]

How professional development can transform your childcare centre Childcare centre owners and directors are frequently looking for ways to grow their business. How can your centre stand out among the increasing number of centres popping up everywhere? How can you combat high staff turnover? What is the answer to motivating educators? It may sound surprising, […]

What can I claim. Student tax time tips The end of the financial year is fast approaching and if you’re currently a student you might be asking yourself ‘ What can I claim? ’. Depending on the purpose of your training, there are some tax deductions to consider that you might not have thought of. […]

Many of us want to study and get qualified for the workplace, but the thought of fitting in class schedules around existing commitments and life in general is just overwhelming. Thankfully we have a state-of-the-art online learning system that enables students to enjoy all the support of being an on-campus student along with the flexibility […]

The definition of upskilling is the process of teaching your current staff additional skills. Upskilling in child care is of the most worthwhile processes you can put in place when managing a child care centre.As a child care centre manager or owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your team is always on top […]

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 […]