David Barnett appointed Chair of Catalyst Education
We are pleased to announce that David Barnett has been appointed as the Chair of Catalyst Education. David has spent thirty-six years in the education industry, holding a number of senior leadership positions in Australia and across the Asia Pacific region at Pearson, the global education company. He was particularly closely involved in leading […]
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Kean Selway appointed CEO of Catalyst Education
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Kean Selway as the CEO of Catalyst Education! Kean Selway has an enduring passion and commitment to advancing the transformative effect that harmonised education and training can have to advance the economic, social and cultural care, wellbeing and prosperity of our society and the diverse communities in […]
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Transforming lives through learning and quality education
Transforming lives through learning They say it’s not what you do but how you do it. Survey results from the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER) are in, and we’re pleased to see our dedication and experience reflected once again. These results show that Catalyst training organisations stand out when it comes to […]
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Rewarding opportunities in aged care and early childhood education
Aged care and early childhood are in critical need of skilled workers. But it’s not all bad news – one of the upsides to a skills shortage is a renewed focus on jobs, skills, training and workplace satisfaction. Quality training providers play a key role in these times. It starts with education, and our job […]
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Professional development for an engaged and satisfied workforce
With the ongoing demand for skilled workers in the aged care and early childhood sectors, attracting and retaining staff will remain at the forefront of business strategies in the coming years. Investing in professional development can boost morale and create a more sustainable working environment, helping to achieve this goal. Professional development for confidence and […]
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Digital literacy for effective work online
The ability to use digital technologies and the internet to find information and communicate involves a form of literacy known as digital literacy. Smartphones, smart watches, computers, cars — the online world is very much a part of the real world. Digital literacy is now essential in business and personal life. The coronavirus pandemic fast-tracked […]
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Studying as a mature age student
Thinking about heading back to study in your later 20s, 30s, 40s or 50s? This means you will be returning as a mature age student. If it’s been a while since you last studied, whether it was in high school or undertaking a course, you might feel a little nervous. But there’s no need to […]
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International Women’s Day
Each year International Women’s Day is acknowledged on 8 March with the mission of celebrating women across the world. It is a time to recognise how far we have come in the pursuit of gender equality but also how far we still have to go. The message is clear: Women’s rights are human rights, and […]
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Selmar’s partnership with the Head Start Apprenticeship Traineeship Program
As schools return for the year ahead, the Victorian Government’s Head Start traineeship program will make its mark on the early childhood education sector. Head Start Apprenticeship Traineeship Program is supporting essential sectors like early childhood education to develop a highly skilled workforce while also allowing young people to make a start on their careers […]
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New year staff recruitment
The start of a new year often comes with a renewed energy and desire to hit the reset button. This is a great to time to assess your goals for the year and work out what you need to do to achieve them. Many business owners and managers are now thinking about what they want […]
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