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October 30, 2020

5 childhood development theories childcare workers should know

Childcare is a very hands-on profession – however, that’s not all there is to it. It’s also one that involves a lot of theoretical learning. That’s because you’re more than just a babysitter – childcare workers play a vital role in shaping young lives. Just ask any parent and they’ll all tell you that even the subtlest things in childhood...
Categories Childcare/Study in Brisbane/Training/Vocational Training
October 23, 2020

Are you a ‘people-person’? 4 rewarding careers for extroverts

Do you consider yourself a people person? Are you a natural extrovert? Are you in the market for work that gives you an excuse to meet new people, foster meaningful relationships, and learn about others? You’re in luck – there are plenty of pathways available to you. And many of them can be obtained by studying in Melbourne with Academia!...
Categories Study in Melbourne/Study Online/Studying/Training/Vocational Training
October 19, 2020

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...
Categories Government Funding Scheme/Study Online/Studying/Training/Vocational Training
October 12, 2020

How our aged care courses prepare you for managing dementia

Aged care workers are more than just caretakers – they’re trained professionals, responsible for a wide variety of different responsibilities and duties (that often require specialist knowledge alongside immeasurable patience and compassion). One of the best examples is caring for and providing support to people living with dementia. Anyone who’s ever had relatives with dementia knows that caring for them...
Categories Aged Care/Study in Melbourne/Vocational Training
September 21, 2020

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...
Categories Government Funding Scheme/Study in Brisbane/Study in Melbourne/Training/Vocational Training
September 11, 2020

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...
Categories Commercial Cookery/Government Funding Scheme/Study in Brisbane/Study in Melbourne/Study Online/Vocational Training
September 8, 2020

How much of your online TAFE equivalent course is REALLY online?

Online study sounds great – but we know what you’re thinking: how much of it can really be completed online? After all, TAFE/vocational courses tend to involve just as much practical training as theoretical learning – how exactly does all of that carry over to online learning? If you’re thinking about enrolling in a government-funded online course, you’ll want to...
Categories Government Funding Scheme/Study Online/Training/Vocational Training