Adel Farr was prepared to leave her beloved west coast community in Tasmania to follow her career aspirations of working with children. Then she found out she didn't have to.
Ten students have taken up an early childhood qualification to try and increase the local workforce. They're currently at different stages of their qualification, with service providers optimistic about the opportunities.It's hoped the students will walk straight into employment, or go on to further education.
"Some days, we've had to drive people out to replace staff for a week or two from our other services, which then puts them under pressure too.With a need for more diploma-qualified staff in particular, the service is also unable to meet its full capacity — leaving families to find another solution.But, with a lack of family daycare across the west coast, alternative options are hard to find — affecting parents' ability to work, and decisions on whether to stay in the region.
It's that opportunity that helped give Adel Farr the confidence to sign up for the certificate, knowing she could stay in her community."I don't have to go up to Burnie, or down to Hobart. To have this accessible … and to be able to get it into motion is awesome.These maps show why not everyone gets a fair go. And it happens even before you are born
Regional study hubs provide study spaces, video conferencing, computing facilities and internet access, as well as academic support for students studying via distance in Australian universities and registered training organisations.For Study Hub West Coast regional manager Nicky Bolt, it is a demonstration of the importance of regional education opportunities and collaboration.
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