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While children can be resilient and adaptable, their mental health can be affected which can in turn affect other areas of their lives. As early childhood educators, children’s mental health and wellbeing is always a top priority. Knowing what to look for and how to help children whose mental health may need attention is a […]

There are many factors that drive the learning trends we see year to year. From new technology to sector overhauls, societal shifts to government policy — the way education and training is approached can evolve over time. And so it should, as the way we study and work changes too. Not to mention of course […]

If you haven’t experienced burnout before, chances are you know someone who has. It’s prevalent in modern society and is often known as a chronic workplace stress. It can affect people in any workforce at any level, from a grocery store junior cashier to a chief executive of a global corporation. Early childhood educators are […]

With rising vaccination rates across the country and restrictions easing, the time has come for us to move into a post-lockdown new normal. For many, especially in Victoria and New South Wales, the last one to two years have been spent studying from home, working from home, and/or adapting to challenging circumstances as essential worker, […]

The COVID-19 virus and subsequent pandemic has resulted in a new and seemingly ever-changing way of life in a bid to protect people’s health and safety and prevent healthcare systems from being overrun. Since early 2020 this has meant facing varying levels of restrictions on the way we go about our day-to-day lives including work […]

Life can be challenging at times, and perhaps for many the last 18 months have been particularly difficult. The pandemic has resulted in many changes to life and a general sense of uncertainty which has impacted productivity, mental wellbeing and even job satisfaction. While those who are employed feel grateful to be a part of […]

This October 10 is World Mental Health Day, as well as Mental Health Month throughout October in Victoria — both timely reminders that taking care of yourself and others should be a priority. Raising awareness of the mental health issues that affect people all over Australia is the aim of World Mental Health Day and […]

As Melbourne’s lockdown restrictions ease, children, parents, educators and centre owners are heading back to early learning. Early childhood education services can now reopen for all families, and while this is exciting for many there is likely to be a transition period too. New routines, or getting used to previous routines can take some time, […]

Early learning services across Melbourne are currently facing the impact of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. This has resulted in constant changes for the sector over the last few months including closures, reopenings and updated COVIDSafe protocols. As centres navigate through these restrictions, it is also important to incorporate a focus on supporting […]