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Early Childhood Educators’ Day takes place on Wednesday 6 September, 2023 to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution educators make to the development and early learning of children. Educators play important roles during a vital time in children’s development; nurturing babies, toddlers and preschoolers as they safely explore and discover the world around them and their […]

Getting started in the rewarding early childhood sector can provide a career that is fulfilling and has a positive impact on future generations. For people who want to make a difference in the world, working with children is an excellent choice. As well providing a career that brings a sense of purpose to your life, […]

Working in the early childhood education and care sector can provide many rewarding career paths for individuals looking to make positive  impacts in the lives of children during their most crucial years of growth and development. At Practical Outcomes we understand the importance of quality training and education and that’s why our trainers are dedicated […]

Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021: More than a word, Reconciliation takes action. This week is an opportunity for all Australians to take time to learn more about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. National Reconciliation Week is a time to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for […]

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 […]

It’s no secret that practical experience is vital to gain and develop skills that will boost your capabilities in an early childhood education career. Practical placement is built in to our early childhood education courses because we know the importance of it for our learners. Getting hands-on and applying the knowledge you are learning through […]

What does it mean to be an effective leader? A lot of leadership success and failure depends on how well we manage our relationships and the ethical choices we make. There are so many opportunities to learn during a crisis. This was particularly prevalent during the pandemic, where early childhood practitioners were faced with a […]

Early Learning Matters Week provides the opportunity to celebrate the inspiring and meaningful work undertaken by early childhood educators, teachers, trainers and carers every day. Organised by leading early childhood organisation and voice for young children, Early Childhood Australia, Early Learning Matters Week helps to raise awareness of the importance of early learning for our […]

Patient, kind, thoughtful, nurturing — these are just a few of the words that come to mind when thinking about early childhood educators and the incredible work they do each day. The first Wednesday of September each year is Early Childhood Educators Day, and there’s no better time to show the educators in your life […]