“My advice to other students if you’re passionate it just do it may seem like it’s a lot of work but getting the practice in writing your observation in your assessments and learning from the trainers that have experience in the industry just soak it all in and get as much as you can out of that they’re there to help you. I did just want to add. With me having dyslexia gives a lot of anxiety when it comes to study school kind of environments….

The best parts about studying at FYI? “Just having good team behind you and the support. Andrea was fantastic, in all the submissions she really helped me through them. She was fantastic. She makes the time of the day to help you out. you can contact her anytime she will get back to you. And ask you what you need help with. I came in a few times and she helped me out. She has real patience to help students.”

At its core, self-care is the practice of protecting your own well-being and happiness, particularly during times of stress. It’s about taking action to balance physical and emotional health by knowing your limits and not going over them.

The Certificate III in Individual Support is a nationally recognised qualification for those that are seeking employment or wish to become qualified in the aged care; disability or home and community care industry.

Future Skills Needs SkillsIQ’s 2020 Survey in addition to consultation with sector stakeholders, has revealed that the top five short-to-medium term skills considered extremely important across the Children’s Education and Care sector include:

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Capacity to learn

• Resilience or stress tolerance

• Emotional intelligence

“Best part about working at FYI: The thing I enjoy working for FYI is that I am able to teach students a passion for working and supporting other people and knowing that I am sending out careers that want to be in these fields. I am encouraged and supported at all times from Ned and others with my passion for teaching others. I hope to be able to continue with this work as there is a great need for good and passionate workers in this industry.”

Psychology says: Go with the choice that scares you the most, because that is the one that’s going to help you grow.