Category: Government Funding Scheme

Want to study childcare in Melbourne? Complete a free TAFE/Vocational course!

Are you planning on transitioning to a new job? Want to make most out of your time while you’re still at home? It’s never too late to learn! Academia’s making it possible to retrain and upskill yourself from the comfort of your own living room. And thanks to Victoria’s Skills First scheme, you can enrol in select TAFE courses for...

6 reasons studying a childcare course online might be right for you

You’ve finally decided to make use of Victoria’s Skills First funding to complete a free TAFE course. You’ve checked all the courses available, casually flicking through everything that is on offer. As you scroll down, something catches your eye: childcare. Hmmm, childcare… it wasn’t something you were actively thinking about when you resolved to upskill or retrain. And yet, as...

How to run a family day care centre – and how childcare courses help!

You’ve got a love for children, and a passion for shaping young lives. It’s a no-brainer: a career in childcare might be just what you need. At the same time, you’re fiercely independent, and you love the idea of being your own boss. You like working with others, but you’d prefer to make your own decisions. Guess what? There’s a...

Study aged care online (and for FREE!) with Academia

What’s the biggest hurdle stopping you from taking the next step and retraining? If you’re like most, the answer is probably “money”. Let’s face it, a lot of us simply don’t have the cash needed to go back to school – especially if you’ve got to worry about paying the bills. Luckily for you, the Victorian state government’s Skills First...

Want to study commercial cookery? We tackle some common myths

What next for your career? It’s a big decision – one that you’ll no doubt want to put a lot of thought into. If a career in the kitchen sounds right for you, then you should seriously start thinking about enrolling in a commercial cookery course in Brisbane. Of course, as with many decisions, there’s a lot of information going...

Want to enrol in hospitality management? Explore our courses!

Have you ever wondered what career path is perfect for you? At one time or another, we all have! It’s imperative that we choose a career path that not only aligns with our strengths and talents, but one that allows us to feel truly fulfilled, too. Take the thriving hospitality industry, for example: working in hospitality is great if you...

How to get up to 90% of your training funded by Government

Higher education benefits the individual as well as society. Increased education leads to better jobs and opportunities for people, a more informed and stronger workforce and lower unemployment rates. Studies have shown that general living standards of whole communities can improve when education standards are higher and is more accessible. Unfortunately, in the past, further education has been out of...