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Conversations about togetherness and inclusivity are vital in early childhood settings, and Harmony Day is a great opportunity. Celebrated across Australia on March 21 every year, Harmony Day is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusivity, and togetherness in communities. For early childhood educators, celebrating Harmony Day in child care is an opportunity to create meaningful exploration […]

Shaping the futures of young children is a responsibility early childhood educators take seriously. But that doesn’t mean there’s no room for fun and laughs too! While some may say ‘never work with children or animals’ we disagree wholeheartedly. A career spent with children means there is never a dull moment — and there are […]

The mental health of children is critical to their overall wellbeing. It not only impacts their social, emotional, and cognitive development but also determines their ability to learn and form healthy relationships. A crucial aspect of mental health for children is resilience. Building resilience in children is essential for their optimal development and wellbeing. What […]

As early childhood education and care grows as a sector, so too does the demand for educators with the skills and training needed to support children through these important early years. Early childhood education has an important job to do, and together we can make a meaningful impact in this vital space. Meeting the demands […]

The pandemic has proved how deeply we rely on skilled care workers in Australia. The Australian Government’s JobTrainer scheme is intended to support existing care workers to access the resources and training they need, and to provide affordable access to training for first-time learners and those new to the sector. As part of the 2021-22 […]

Making a meaningful contribution to the early childhood education sector is important for us, and for our learners. As we enter the New Year, you might notice a few changes to our early childhood education and care courses. This new early childhood education training package has been carefully designed to shape a thriving early childhood […]

Before you start getting overwhelmed scrolling through online course options, it’s good to take the time to really understand what is involved with an online course and what you should expect from your studies. You know you need to get the necessary qualifications to pursue your chosen career path, but which online course will be […]

In the recent budget, the federal government plans to negotiate a new funding agreement to the tune of $1.6 billion to “support continued universal access to at least 15 hours of preschool each week (600 hours per year) for children in the year before they start school”. The new national agreement – to be negotiated […]

Short courses are, as the name suggests, quite short. That is, they don’t take long to complete. The qualifications they offer are not short on benefits though! Short courses are a great option when you are looking to upskill your career, are seeking out extra knowledge and skills or simply want to make the most […]