Online Study
06
Jun
The power of self-determination
Dear Learners, Education is more than just gaining knowledge and skills; it's about growing into the person you want to become. One of the most important qualities that supports this journey is self-determination. Self-determination is about making your own choices and setting goals that reflect your personal values and aspirations. Your success in both your [...]
15
May
What to consider in a job offer
Dear Learners, Last week, we covered tips for landing a job after finishing your course. This week, we’re continuing the conversation and covering job offers. Once you receive a job offer, the next step is deciding whether it’s the right fit. Receiving a job offer is an exciting milestone, but you should consider more than [...]
09
May
Launching Your Career
Dear Learners, Studying a nationally recognised qualification is a major step towards building your future career. Your next big step is turning your qualification into a job opportunity. Here are some practical tips to help you in your job search: Update your resume: Highlight the skills and experience you’ve gained during your course. Employers value [...]
02
May
The importance of perseverance
Dear Learners, While you work towards your goals, you may encounter setbacks or obstacles. When this occurs, it is important to have a resilient and determined mindset. Resilience is the ability to adapt positively and bounce back from adversity, while perseverance is the ability to pursue a goal over time even if complications arise. Resilience [...]
24
Apr
Communication across cultures
Dear Learners, In a multicultural society like Australia, everyone has diverse experiences, values, and perspectives. Communication is more than just speaking clearly—it’s also about building connections and sharing meaning with people from all walks of life. In your future roles, you will work with children and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and social backgrounds. It [...]
17
Apr
Behaviours of concern
Dear Learners, Whether you're working in early childhood education or community services, you’re likely to encounter behaviours of concern at some point in your work. Behaviours of concern are behaviours that might be unsafe, distressing, or disruptive to others or to the person themselves. Examples of behaviours of concern may include socially or sexually inappropriate [...]
21
Mar
Industry Resource — First year at school
Early Childhood Australia and the Australian Primary Principals Association developed a guidebook for parents to ease their child’s transition to school. First year at school contains practical tips and expert insight to help parents and guardians nurture their child’s emotional, social, and academic journey. This resource is an effective and straightforward way to support parents. [...]
21
Mar
A Good Night’s Rest
Dear Learners, As your studies continue, we want to remind you that getting enough sleep is essential to your success. Sleep is a fundamental part of our wellbeing, especially when you’re balancing assessments and personal commitments. Sleep is especially important for the development of children and young people, and it is recommended that they get [...]
21
Feb
Work placement: Tips for your search
Dear Learners, We hope your learning journey is progressing well! Completing work placement is an essential part of your qualification. It provides you with the opportunity to learn in a real work environment under the guidance of a qualified professional. All ACTAC courses have a mandatory work placement component. You can start organising your placement [...]
14
Feb
Industry Information — proposed changes to the Child Care Subsidy Activity Test
The Australian Government has proposed an amendment to the Child Care Activity Test in order to give Australian households access to three days a week of subsidised early childhood education and care. If this legislation passes, families can get at least 72 subsidised hours of care for each child every fortnight from 2026. This is [...]