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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 […]

To help you get to know the new Child Care Subsidy and package rolling out on July 2, 2018 we have compiled the information you need right here.

The new child care package: what approved child care providers need to know The new child care package is set to roll out on July 2, 2018 and as a child care professional, there are a few changes you’ll need to get used to. The services you provide caring for the young people in your […]

As July 2 approaches many families are wondering ‘How will the new child care subsidy impact me?’ There are three main factors that will determine your subsidy and a useful child care subsidy calculator tool to help you assess what your subsidy level might be. The new Child Care Subsidy is a means-tested single payment […]

From July 2, 2018 a new approach to subsidising child care fees will be launched in Australia. Replacing the current Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate scheme, the Child Care Subsidy is a single-payment approach. As well as being one payment as opposed to the existing two-part system, what else has changed? Here’s what […]

As a child care 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 […]