Category: Government Funding Scheme

3 ways the rising cost of childcare in Australia affects studying childcare

If you’re excited to begin a career as an early childhood educator, you’re probably doing a lot of reading into things like: Which childcare courses in Melbourne are best for you Career pathways you might be able to explore in the future The current industry outlook And while doing your reading, you’ve probably stumbled upon the fact that the cost...

What do aged care and childcare have in common?

Most people would assume there’s a big difference between childcare and aged care services. Perhaps this is because of the age gap and the type of care that workers are expected to provide to both demographics. They wouldn’t be wrong – however, it’s also a little simplistic, and overlooks the fact that there are actually a surprising number of commonalities...

Are you eligible for free TAFE equivalent training? Find out here!

Busy planning the next step of your life? If so, there are probably a lot of different questions filling each corner of your mind: Which course should you take? What’s the minimum qualification for your desired career? Will you be able to study full time? And of course, there’s always the question of cost. Great news – there are a...

4 things to consider in choosing a qualifications trail

Some things don’t just happen overnight.  If you want to live a healthy lifestyle, you need to eat right and exercise consistently. If you want to have peace of mind when it comes to your finances, then you must carefully budget, save and invest. And your career is no difference – if you want to achieve the career that you’ve...

How does Academia’s online learning system work?

So you want to study in Melbourne – and in the current climate, that’s not exactly possible quite yet. Alternatively, your own personal circumstances simply makes it harder to study on-campus. Luckily, there’s always the online option. Completing a TAFE equivalent course online might be just what you need – however, it’s also something that a lot of people feel...

What government-funded courses are available in your state?

Over the last couple of months, we’ve dedicated a lot of blog space towards explaining your options for remote learning, as well as what options you have when it comes to government funded TAFE/vocational courses. While we’ve been focusing primarily on Victoria, each state and territory has its own system of subsidies and government funding to allow you to complete...

Everything you need to know about our online cookery courses

When you think of online TAFE equivalent courses, chances are commercial cookery isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. After all, it’s such a hands-on subject – how are you supposed to learn how to cook remotely? Studying commercial cookery online in Australia necessitates some changes – however, it can be done. And today, we’re here to explain just...