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June 4, 2021

The importance of Australian childcare centres to children

Quality childcare services have long been a necessity for Australian families. It’s estimated that there are 1,376,470 million Australian children and 986,000 families who attend childcare. The high demand for childcare calls for qualified childcare professionals who offer high-quality care. These professionals fill roles in the 13,138 childcare services operating in Australia and help children reach their full potential and...

Childcare

May 1, 2021

How to become a childcare educator in Melbourne

So you want to become a childcare educator. Finishing your childcare course in Melbourne is a crucial step that will open new doors and get you into the industry. However, that isn’t all you’ll need to do in order to get qualified! Since you’re working with children, your actions can have considerable ripple effects through the rest of a child’s...

Childcare/Study Online/Vocational Training

April 30, 2021

What do male educators bring to childcare centres?

Walk and pass the room of a childcare centre, and what will you see? Odds are, you’ll see mostly female childcare workers. The reality is, 95% of Australia’s childcare workers are women – you seldom see men in the field or taking this path as their career. Of course, you shouldn’t let that discourage you! Sure, it may not be...

Childcare/Training/Vocational Training

April 1, 2021

4 benefits early childhood care providers offer working parents

What does a working parent’s life look like? Their day starts early in the morning as they start prepping for the day. By 8am, they’re out the door and starting their commute to the office. And after that, it’s time for a full 8-hour workday, before clocking off at 5pm (and another commute home). Many parents don’t make it home...

Childcare/Training/Vocational Training

March 22, 2021

The path to early childhood education and care: is it worth it?

Becoming a childcare educator can be challenging – however, it can also be extremely rewarding once you come out the other end. As they say, nothing good ever comes for free. While it can be a lot of prep work with all the childcare courses you’ll need to complete to get certified, all the effort that goes into preparing for...

Childcare/Vocational Training

March 5, 2021

What parents need to know before sending their kids to childcare

Bringing your child to a daycare facility for the first time can be an experience filled with mixed emotions. After all, you’re essentially leaving your baby for most of the day – it’s natural for your parental instincts to kick in and for you to worry about what’s going to happen. While we can’t help you with the complex emotions,...

Childcare/Vocational Training

February 10, 2021

4 Australian jobs that don’t require a university degree

Mark Zuckerberg. Steve Jobs. Bill Gates. What do all three of these individuals have in common? (Besides the fact that they’re some of the most influential tech geniuses in the world!) Answer: none of them completed a university degree. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with the university pathway – however, that doesn’t mean that you should discount other avenues completely....

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