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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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Dear Learners, Your Learner Guides are one of the most valuable tools throughout your course. It’s a key resource packed with knowledge, practical examples, and industry-specific information to help you build the knowledge and skills you need. To get the most from it, take the time to read through the entire guide before attempting assessments. [...]

Dear Learners, We hope you have had a productive week! As you progress through your course, we wanted to highlight the importance of always providing fact-based responses to questions in Assessment 1 and Assessment 2. So, why does this matter? Your work is marked against objective criteria, including government requirements, industry standards, and best practices. [...]