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Larissa Chadwick
Larissa leads the Growth and Partnerships team, empowering professionals across early childhood and aged care through high-quality training. With over 10 years in early childhood, including leading teams as a Centre Director, she brings deep sector insight and a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Cultural Analysis alongside her early childhood qualifications.
She is committed to cultural inclusion and building strong, impactful partnerships across the sector.
Stacey Earles
Stacey holds an Early Childhood Diploma of Teaching, a Certificate IV in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Having lived and taught across the UK, New Zealand and Australia, she brings a wealth of experience supporting learners with reading and writing.
"I love interacting with learners and empowering them to discover their own abilities, and seeing their confidence develop."
Nikita Perry
Nikita is a dedicated Early Childhood Education and Care professional with close to a decade in the VET sector. As a mother of two young children in early learning herself, she understands firsthand the impact educators have on children and families every day.
She leads with warmth and care, making sure our training team has the knowledge and tools to deliver high-quality training and support every learner's journey.
Delivery modes and duration: Hybrid Workplace – 12 months: Online learning with face-to-face assessments in the workplace.
Practical placement: 160 hours in a long day care environment. This allows learners to integrate study with their existing workplace responsibilities.
Job outcomes: Early learning educator, kindergarten assistant, family day care educator, nanny/in-home carer.
Entry requirements:
- Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills must meet required standards for ACSF LEVEL 2.
- A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required for practical placement.
- Evidence of completed National Child Safety Training. Please visit ACECQA for further information.
- Evidence of vaccinations may be required.
Fees and funding: VIC: Skills First government funding for eligible applicants*
NSW: Smart and Skilled Traineeship government funding for eligible applicants**, Interest-free payment plans available.
Delivery modes and duration: Workplace or distance – 12 months: Online learning followed by workplace/placement observations.
Practical placement: 280 hours (2 days per week, 7.5 hours a day) in a long day care environment that we can help you organise.
Job outcomes: Early learning educator, kindergarten assistant, family day care educator, nanny/in-home carer.
To qualify for the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, students must hold (one of the following):
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113 or CHC30121)
- Australian Certificate III in Children Services AND demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.
- CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Additional Requirements:
- Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills must meet required standards for ACSF LEVEL 3.
- A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required for practical placement.
- Evidence of vaccinations may be required.
Fees and funding: VIC: Skills First government funding for eligible applicants*
NSW: Smart and Skilled Traineeship government funding for eligible applicants**, VET student loans***, Interest-free payment plans available.
