In a survey conducted by the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA), around 35 per cent of community and personal service worker – which includes childcare educators – were very satisfied with their job overall. The survey result is such a great news for one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries: childcare. This is also [...]
Studying childcare is as much about the practical experience you’ll face through on-site placement as it is about the classroom-based learning you will do through Southern Solutions. In fact, it is through placement where you will really begin to find your feet and better understand whether your passion lies in care, or team leadership Career [...]
Recently there has been some worrying news about two major Australian training centres that have entered administration and as a result, have closed down. These closures happened alarmingly quickly, leaving thousands of students in limbo, wondering what they can do (and what steps they should take) to continue their studies. Transfer to Southern Solutions [...]
As the Australian childcare industry continues to grow with no signs of slowing down, you may be strongly considering choosing a career as a childcare assistant, educator, or manager. Being an integral part of a child’s growth and development is highly rewarding, but the job also requires patience, energy, and great communication skills. Is childcare [...]
As you likely already know, the work required to obtain your childcare qualification can be simply divided into two core requirements: The learning component, where you must complete several units. You can complete studies on-campus or online. The benefit of online study for childcare students means that you can complete units from almost anywhere and [...]
Taking care of children during some of the most important years of their lives can lead to a fulfilling and gratifying career. Parents rely on qualified professionals to provide care and guidance to their children which is why the childcare industry is so valued. The need for childcare professionals is greater today than it has [...]
No matter what stage of life you’re in, you’re likely reading this blog post because you’ve thought about chasing that dream of becoming a childcare educator. That’s great news! We hope this will be the first step in an exciting learning journey that leads to a rewarding career! But first thing’s first: you can’t just [...]