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...
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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!...
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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...
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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
October 1, 2020

5 crucial skills that are common to both parenting AND childcare

Parenting’s tough – and in a way, it’s something that’s almost impossible to prepare for! Unlike many other things in your life (or your career), there’s no class named “how to be a good parent”, no guidebook to tell you what to do and oh-so-many conflicting ideas about what’s “wrong” and “right”. Luckily, we’re here to help. We know what...
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September 26, 2020

How COVID has changed hygiene training in hospitality courses

Proper hygiene has been drilled into us since we were kids. Wash your hands! Cover your mouth when you sneeze! Brush your teeth! What you might not know is that these aren’t just important in your day-to-day life, but in the hospitality industry as well! Hospitality courses like our commercial cookery courses in Melbourne aren’t all about learning how to...
Categories Commercial Cookery/Cooking/Hospitality/Hospitality Management/Hospitality Training/Study in Brisbane/Study in Melbourne/Study Online