MCIE Blog

Applications are open for Victorian Government’s International Student Emergency Relief Fund
Oct
16

Do you want to be a Teacher’s Assistant?

If you are passionate about supporting students to learn and achieve to their best ability by making a positive difference to the young people’s lives, then Education Support is a career you should consider! Education Support staff are an essential part of an education team. They work closely alongside teachers to educate and develop student [...]
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Oct
06

Your centre can receive a 50% rebate on trainee wages

To assist businesses in their recovery from COVID-19, the Australian Government can provide your centre with a wage rebate of up to 50% for every eligible trainee your centre employs.   The Australian Government has announced an additional $1.2 billion to further boost Australian Apprenticeship commencements and encourage employers to take on an Apprentice/Trainee. The [...]
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Sep
25

Demand for aged care workers to rise

COVID-19 has been a particularly testing time for health, aged care, and disability services providers. With the elderly being the most vulnerable, care workers in Australia have been working tirelessly to ensure that older people in care, receive the health care and support they need. The pandemic has been an exceptionally difficult time, putting added [...]
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Sep
03

Recognising Signs of Stroke Can Save a Life

This year, during National Stroke Week, as Australia celebrates ‘everyday Australians who know and can recognise the signs of stroke’, Maryann James of MCIE recounts how a phone call from a dear colleague made her realise that stroke can happen to anyone at any time, and that recognising signs of a stroke at the earliest [...]
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Aug
18

How we are helping International students during uncertain times

The past few months have been an extraordinarily challenging time for everyone. The world is still grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the economy and our way of life. We understand our student community has also been majorly impacted. While regular classroom studies have been disrupted during lockdown, our students have also [...]
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Jul
31

Continuing Professional Development: A Key to Your Team’s Success

Staying current and relevant to the industry through Professional Development training is crucial to organisational success in today’s rapidly changing world. It plays a vital role in not just helping employees become more efficient, but it also helps develop a culture of enhanced productivity and higher motivation levels within the team.   It holds even [...]
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Jul
28

5 quotes to live by for a successful life

What the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve. Success is a mindset and what you can achieve in life, often simply starts with a thought.   “It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.” – Aristotle, Greek philosopher Feel energised, motivated, and set the [...]
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Jul
08

Applications are open for Victorian Government’s International Student Emergency Relief Fund

If you are facing financial hardship due to lost work and wage because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, then you can apply to the Victorian Government’s $45 million International Student Emergency Relief Fund. It offers a one-off payment of up to $1,100 to eligible students, and applications are open. Delivered through Study Melbourne for the [...]
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