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June 29, 2020

Why study aged care in Melbourne for your free TAFE equivalent course?

If you’ve been following this blog (or have simply been doing your homework in anticipation of a career change), you’ve no doubt heard about the Victorian Skills First funding scheme, and how it offers highly-subsidised or free TAFE/Vocational courses in Victoria. If you’ve also determined that you’re eligible for a free TAFE equivalent course, there are just two questions left:...

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June 26, 2020

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...

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June 24, 2020

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...

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June 16, 2020

How Academia helps international students in Australia

Do you plan on studying in Melbourne as an international student? Perhaps enrolling in an English course in Melbourne? If so, you will need to do a bit of planning first. Two of the most important things you must assess? Looking at your fees and understanding your options Finding a place to live The good news is that you don’t...

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June 5, 2020

Studying English in Melbourne? Here are 5 ways to improve your grammar

Somebody once said that English isn’t just one language, but three languages stacked on top of each other in a trenchcoat. It’s a funny sentiment, and if you’re studying English yourself, you’ve probably realised that it rings true! English is a weird mix of different languages. It’s part-German, part-French, and part-Latin, all chopped up and put into a mixer. If...

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June 3, 2020

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...

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June 1, 2020

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...