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Self-care 101 for 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.
Keeping our students and community safe & inspired
The health and safety of our staff, students and visitors is paramount to FYI Education and training. To manage the exposure to and limit the spread of possible infection some measures below have been put in place to manage coronavirus outbreaks to help protect you. We are aware of and monitoring the constantly changing circumstances that are affecting our students with lockdowns and restrictions. We are committed to ensuring there is as little disruption to your course and devise flexible strategies so we can continue to support our students on their learning journey.
Enrolments open, students are graduating and gaining employment
“My advice to other students if you’re passionate it just do it 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.”
The Top 5 Skills Needed for Career Success in Early Childhood Education & Care
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
Discover more about a career in Leisure & Health
“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.”
Disability Services Industry Update, Benefits and The Future
“FYI gives me the platform to not just encourage my students but to help them grow in other areas of their life as well. This training gives you the tools to go there and make a difference. Giving them the tools to be equiped to do the ‘job’ even though it’s more than a job, it’s a lifestyle.
Inspiration from the trainers at FYI
Psychology says: Go with the choice that scares you the most, because that is the one that’s going to help you grow.
Leadership, advice and more featuring Early Childhood Education & Care, Kool Kidz Owner & Approved Provider Nicole Llewellyn
The Kool Kidz family is made up of many real people from our local community, all working together to provide children with the best possible start in life. “Ask for help when you need it. You need to develop the foundation skills before you get into certain roles. You need the social skills as well as relationships with children, parents and other educators before advancing into management.” - Nicole, Kool Kidz.
2021 NAIDOC Week theme announced: Heal Country!
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Student Feature, meet Louise M.
“I LOVE that everyone is family and welcomed. The support given by all staff. The different study options so everyone can study. I know being a mum but even when I was working full time, on site study wasn't an option for me but doing it online I was still able to do my desired course and not miss out on an opportunity. Being made to feel like you're achieving rather than just a number in a school.”