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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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February 5, 2021

4 career opportunities following Cert III in Childcare

You’ve never been more sure of the fact that childcare is the right career for you. You love being around little ones, and let’s be honest – you’re the favourite big cousin! Throughout your life, you’ve found great satisfaction from: Volunteering Babysitting relatives’ children Being around kids in community gatherings Learning about early childhood development Now, you’re planning to enrol...

Childcare/Study in Brisbane/Study in Melbourne/Vocational Training

January 11, 2021

How to manage a successful family day care

Have you ever thought of turning your passion for working with children into a business? You’ve chosen the right option – as one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, with $11.2 billion in revenue, childcare is one area that offers plenty of opportunities to those who are thinking of opening their own business. Of course, just like any other...

Childcare/Study in Brisbane/Study in Melbourne

December 23, 2020

What skills and qualifications do you need to work in childcare?

You enjoy being around children; their presence brings out a joy inside of you. You have so much passion for children, big and small, and helping them develop their skills and personality. You’ve explored various career pathways in childcare education. So what do you do next, especially now that you know you want to pursue early childhood education as a...

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