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October 9, 2021

Why working in aged care is a rewarding career choice

Aged care workers have one of the highest job satisfaction rates in Australia, meaning aged care workers seem to be more content with working then other jobs workers. Studying an aged care course brings you one step closer to having a career that has a high satisfaction rate, various job prospects, and gives you self fulfillment and a rewarding feeling....

Aged Care/Training/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

February 26, 2021

Certificate III vs Certificate IV in Aged Care: what’s the difference?

You already know why aged care is important. With the aging population in Australia, 1 out of 5 Australians are now approaching their golden years. And that means that the demand for aged care services – as well as qualified aged care workers – will continue to grow over the next few years and even decades. So if you are...

Aged Care/Training/Vocational Training

February 12, 2021

Who’s who in the kitchen? We break down the chef hierarchy

You’ve browsed the menu and chosen a delicious eye fillet, with an antipasto platter to start, and a fresh salad to go on the side… and of course, a nice creamy tiramisu to wrap things up! You realise that more than one person is behind your sumptuous meals, and that there are many people who make up the kitchen staff,...

Commercial Cookery/Cooking/Training/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....

Aged Care/Business School/Childcare/Commercial Cookery/Government Funding Scheme/Hospitality/Hospitality Management/Hospitality Training/Study in Brisbane/Study in Melbourne/Studying/Training/Vocational Training

January 18, 2021

What’s next for the hospitality industry?

After a tough year, it’s finally time for your grand re-opening. Of course, that doesn’t mean that it’s going to be business-as-usual – as we’re sure you’re aware, there are some requirements that hospitality businesses like yours will need to adhere to as you reopen: Reduced seating capacity Increased cleaning and disinfection Social distancing between tables Mask and glove requirements...

Hospitality/Hospitality Management/Hospitality Training/Study in Brisbane/Study in Melbourne/Training

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