MOVE
TOLIVE
Suitable exercise program for 50years + focusing on strength , balance and falls prevention .
Delivered by health professionals and caters for all fitness levels . Walking aids are welcomed .
Greater West Exercise Physiology SOUTH WINDSOR Monday 10.30am , Tuesday 10.30am Thursday 10.30am Cost is $ 5 per session Unit 5 / 74 Mileham Street South Windsor
Glossodia Community Hall GLOSSODIA Wednesday 10.30am Cost is $ 5 per session 162 Golden Valley Drive Glossodia
McGraths Hill Children ’ s Centre Inc A Child ’ s Learning Centre
Care hours 6.30am to 6.30pm Open 49 weeks of the year Care from birth to 6 years Nutritious meals prepared daily Pre school transition programs Qualified and experienced staff Special needs catered for All daily needs supplied Community based non-profit centre Established in 1989
North Richmond Neighbourhood Centre NORTH RICHMOND Friday 9am Cost is $ 5 per session 33 William Street North Richmond
Richmond Uniting Church RICHMOND Wednesday 10.30am Cost is $ 5 per session 25 West Market Street Richmond
For information on attending the Move To Live Seniors Exercise program please contact 0404 871 484 or 02 4577 2348
69 Andrew Thompson Drive , McGraths Hill Phone 4587 7141 mhcc @ westnet . com . au
EDUCATE ME
Accelerated pathway to degree
An innovative new program enables early childhood educators to gain a degree in two years instead of four .
In the accelerated pathway program , student teachers complete 12 weeks of a professional experience program across two years , but there is flexibility around the timing and length of placements .
More than 270 early childhood education and care professionals will this week start an innovative new program that enables them to gain a degree in two years and improve children ’ s outcomes at the same time .
The NSW Department of Education partnered with the University of Wollongong ( UOW ) and the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia ( ELACCA ) to establish the Bachelor of Education – The Early Years ( Accelerated Pathway Program ), which will allow diploma-qualified educators to upskill and receive mentoring while continuing to work .
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car , said the evidence-informed program will help meet sector demand for highly skilled teachers as a key commitment to addressing current workforce pressures .
“ This program has been designed to meet the needs of experienced educators already working in our system who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families ,” Deputy Premier Car said .
“ By recognising work experience and prior learning through a credit-point system , we can support great educators to take the next step in their careers and become qualified teachers in just two years .
“ Educators will be able to translate what they ’ re studying in real time into their daily practice , working with children to improve their education and learning outcomes .”
UOW Academic Director of the Early Years Associate Professor Cathrine Neilsen- Hewett said the support and interest from the sector has been “ incredible ”.
She said UOW has received more than 320 applications from educators and more than 140 expressions of interest from mentors in the four months since the program was announced .
“ In developing this program , we have actively engaged and responded to the needs of the sector while continuing to prioritise quality practice and ensure educator success ,” she said .
Deputy Premier Car said teachers and educators are the beating heart of the early learning sector .
“ That ’ s why our number one priority is making sure we have a strong , valued and respected workforce that is ready to meet the rising demand for high quality early childhood education and care across New South Wales ,” she said .
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