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As of the 01 January 2016 new ratio requirements have been put in place across Australia (except TAS & WA). These new ratio changes are for the better. Giving more opportunities for qualified students to gain employment opportunities and for services to bridge the gap and create better working conditions for their employees. It takes a huge load off our…

Over past few weeks I have been noticing there has been quite a few educators very concerned about how they are being treated unfairly in the workplace. It's so important that we all form positive relationships with one other to build a strong foundation for children's learning. Conflicts are bound to happen and knowing how to handle a conflict that…

Open ended materials enables children to play freely. They are objects that have no rules to follow, use or function. Raw materials that can be used to build or to create or to combine to make something new. This article will provide information on the benefits a child gains through playing with open ended materials. It also provides a list…

According to the Australian Medical Association, Queensland is on the brink of an influenza epidemic with thousands of cases been diagnosed just this month (August). This year is shaping up to be the worst flu season in decades and the beginning of an influenza B epidemic. It is advised that people should be vaccinated, even if they have already contracted…

The following 2 articles related to Whooping Cough are now available to read, since there has been an increase of Whooping Cough cases across Australia. 1) Whooping Cough - Article on Signs, Symptoms, Prevention of Whooping Cough and more related information: 2) Whooping Cough Outbreak In Australia - News on the rise of more cases of whooping cough throughout Australia. 

This week’s article "Gaining RPL in a Childcare Qualification" is aimed at educators looking to update their qualifications. Educators who have extensive experience and vast knowledge in this industry can use what they have learnt to gain a higher qualification through "recognition of prior learning" (RPL). RPL is basically completing the qualification through interviews, work place assessment tasks and gathering…

The following 2 articles related to Hand Foot and Mouth disease are now available to read: 1) Hand Foot and Mouth Disease: Article on Signs, Symptoms, Prevention of Hand Foot and mouth disease and more related information. 2) Hand Foot and Mouth Disease is Spreading: News on the rise of more cases of hand, foot and mouth disease in NSW.

I have now updated the Wage Table in the following article "Childcare Wages in Australia". The increase of the minimum award wages has come into effect from the 01 July 2015. If you are receiving minimum wages, please check the new award to see if you are receiving the new increase. Here is the link to the article "Childcare Wages…