The Diploma of Community Services provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in the community services sector in residential and community settings. Most health, mental health, social service and human service organizations will be affected by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and agencies should be involved now in proactive community service planning. If you have services that provide direct health or mental health care, social services, skill building and support, you will want to study your state’s plans for its implementation of the ACA.
Broad Changes in the Landscape
In
most states, community based nonprofits will find that the ACA will
re-shape how services are priorities, managed and funded. Many will find
that:
The service delivery infrastructure changes.
A larger percentage of services will be paid through Managed Care
Organizations (MCOs) that are designated as key intermediaries for the
ACA;
More community based services will be covered through third party payments handled by the MCOs;
Community agencies will need to beef up their data systems, often
paying for costly information system design or purchase, and training;
A smaller percentage of services will be covered through grants and contracts;
Competition for services will increase with larger organizations
more able to respond to the quality of care, data and information system
requirements.
These represent broad, sweeping
changes that will have a very significant impact on the service delivery
systems in our states and communities.
How Health Information Exchanges Alter the Landscape
Most
states are creating new Health Information Exchanges as part of the
implementation of the Affordable Care Act. States and the information
exchanges set the requirements for data that is being required and
collected. Most agencies are now handling patient care through
electronic records, rather than the old paper filing systems. They are
also collecting and reporting data related to diagnosis codes, care
provided, quality benchmarks, etc. In many cases, community providers
need to purchase new software and train staff, and the costs are rather
substantial.
The benefit is that we will continue to save a lot of
trees. The drawback in a number of states may be that it becomes
increasingly difficult for smaller community based providers to
pay-to-play.
What Agencies Can Do To Respond to These Changes
Policies
that regulate these activities and provide transitional funding will be
needed in order to ensure successful transition and the maintenance of
robust community systems. The MCOs should have clear accountability
requirements, caps on profits, and mandates for maintaining levels and
quality of service. There should be requirements for timely payments to
community providers. MCOs will be making considerable profits, and, as
such, should be expected to bear much of the cost of the transition,
training and technical assistance and building data systems. Where
federal transition funding is being made available, it should cover
costs for different levels of transition, to include the state’s work,
the MCOs and community agencies. In some states, you may find that the
federal funding is spent primarily at the top levels, supporting state
and MCO transitions, with less spent for community providers. Strong
advocacy by associations and networks can result in creating more
equitable policies and funding.
The following are some of the key
policy, planning and implementation issues to be addressed that will
affect community based services in your state and local community:
Coverage levels for Medicaid Expansion, and the extent of expansion in your state;
Types of services being covered (the managed care organizations have some flexibility here);
Policies shaping the development of the Health Information Exchange (HIE);
Ways that the state is using federal planning and early
implementation funds, and how much is being done to help community
providers build capacity;
Information and data system requirements being made by the HIE;
Extent of technical assistance being provided by the state and HIE to counties and community service providers;
Level of cost sharing for development and implementation of systems;
Burden of information system development on community providers, especially small nonprofit organizations.
Make
sure that your agency and providers in your field work to shape your
state’s policies that will determine which services are covered. Analyze
what is needed by community agencies and work to have training and some
of the data and information system costs covered through state and
federal transition funding. Transition infrastructure development
funding should be shared with the service delivery infrastructure, and
not kept solely for development costs by your state and the MCOs.
Work with your state nonprofit association and provider groups. In these times, it is critical to hear the voices of state nonprofit associations, and associations of primary care, behavioral health and older adult service providers. Consumer voices are also extremely important. These groups can analyze state level policy, strategies, and funding and make recommendations for services, the service delivery system, policies and funding.
Anne Hays Egan is an organizational development consultant, based near Santa Fe, NM. She has helped hundreds of nonprofits and communities to build capacity and successfully navigate change. She specializes in community service planning, organizational development and managing fiscal challenges. Nonprofit and community leaders across the U.S. have commended her work. Her speaking engagements and workshops are sought after, lively and engaging events. Anne has published widely in the field. Look for her resources on Amazon.com after August, 2013, on EzineArticles, and her websites, [http://www.nonprofitsonline.net] and [http://www.movingmama.net].
A kitchen of any house is a special place where the aroma and delicious taste of food is created and wonderful family conversations take place over cooking food. Most food preparations require water and you do not want to pose any risk to your family by using contaminated water in the vital act of food preparation and of consuming plain water. To ensure that pure water goes into your food and tummies, you must employ filter taps. These are fitted with a filter cartridge that removes all contaminants such as debris and chemicals. Out of the many filter taps available in the market, you should choose the ones which have a reputable name in the market. This is because, the filtering capabilities of a non- branded tap cannot really be trusted. It would be a bit like trusting burst pipes in the kitchen to prevent your house from flooding.
One of the most trustworthy companies of kitchenware is Franke. The company has been in the market since 1911 and has been innovating on kitchen products consistently. Moreover, Franke‘s filter taps come with a 5 year warranty on valve mechanisms and a 1 year warranty on their coatings and finishings, generating valuable trust among customers.
Along with trust, the company also offers variety in the form of a diverse range of filter taps that come in different designs, heights and functionalities.While picking a uniquely designed tap is a matter of personal taste, you must know which kind of tap serves which function. Thus, let us see the range of differently functional Franke kitchen taps below:
Single-Flow Spout and Bi-Flow Spout : A Single-flow spout tap implies that the flow of only one channel of water can be adjusted by the use of one available lever while a bi-flow spout tap has two levers, with which flow of two channels of water can be adjusted. You must use the former in places where you can do without water of two different temperatures.
When building a new home, you will do well to consider the inclusions I have mentioned here in this article. Another thing to remember is to make sure you have an adequate building inspector on the job, as a backup to your builder. You need to have the peace of mind that you are being treated fairly and respectfully and the presence of an independent building inspector is going to make your home builder aware that you are on to his corner cutting tricks.
Triflow: If you need water in three different temperature qualities, namely, hot, cold and moderate, then you must make use of a triflow tap. You can use hot water for cooking while cold water can be used for making a drink.
Boiling Water: This kind of tap not only delivers hot and cold water, but also water that is super hot (ie water of 100 degree Celsius). Such hot water can be used in cooking and brewing tea quickly.
Spray Tap: You can either buy a stand alone pull out spray tap or a bi-flow spout tap with a spraying handle as well. This kind of tap can be used for washing vegetables and fruits with speed.
Thus, with a diverse range of variously functional taps, you can enjoy clean water in different ways. Donate now to help where it’s needed most.
The world’s knowledge was said to have doubled every century of human history before the 19th century. As technology was further developed, it got faster. As of today, it is believed that knowledge doubles once every year or so. What has not changed is the fact that humans die. Death is as natural as life. Although knowledge is doubling at record levels and technology is rapidly advancing, something old is becoming new again. Families are conducting funerals in their homes.
Considering that most of the world still buries their dead through the simple process of a home funeral, it is not surprising that the trend is gaining momentum in America. Families are opting out of the hiring of funeral homes and funeral directors and they are caring for their own dead. Until the time of the Civil War, or around 1860, families always cared for their own dead.
Funerals in the home are a simple, inexpensive, personal and fulfilling way of caring for the dead. Nothing takes the place of “hands on” experience. As a certified grief counselor, it is my opinion that families involved with home funerals experience a more natural and healthier grief process. I have counseled with individuals that worried if the funeral home buried or cremated the right person. There is no concern of this happening in a home funeral setting.
Home Based Funerals – Since The Dawn Of Time
Many families view the process of home funerals as a natural and normal part of family life. Parents care for babies when born. Parents raise, educate, train, develop and love those babies throughout their lives. Babies grow up to be the adult that cares for their parents when they die. The circle of life completes itself and nothing is more natural about life than death. Who is more qualified to care for a person that died than the very family that cared for that person when they lived?
Laws in all states do allow home funerals although particular laws concerning the involvement of funeral directors do vary from state to state. A family does not have to contact a funeral home or funeral director in some states. Unfortunately there still are a few states violating individual rights with unjust laws that force families to hire a funeral director whether they wish to or not. Hopefully those laws will be amended or changed in the near future.
Home Funeral Guides are available in many areas of the country to instruct, educate and encourage families through the home funeral process. A quick search on the internet using your favorite search engine will bring up any that may be in your area. Education seminars, one on one instruction or books are available through your local expert. You can also search on the website of the National Home Funeral Alliance (nhfa) http://homefuneralalliance.org/, which is full of great information concerning home funerals.
So you’re thinking about building your own home… This year luxury accommodation Sydney features the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and stunning beaches like Bondi Beach, Palm Beach and Whale Beach.
It’s a great idea, because you can get a lot closer to what you really want when you build rather than buy. But there are some critical things to be aware of, in order to keep risks and surprises to a minimum, and end up getting the home you want. We’ve compiled this helpful guide from a number of industry sources and our own experience. We hope it gives you a good introduction. This article is bought to by Avenue Building Group – www.avenuebuildinggroup.com.au
1. How important is it to choose the right builder?
Your new Melbourne home is going to be one of the most important investments you will ever make both financially and emotionally. You want to get the design and construction right so that it suits both your present and future needs and lifestyle. There are a lot of builders out there prepared to build you a house but which one is the right one? Which one will turn your dream into reality? Follow the steps in this information pack and you will be several steps closer to fulfilling your dream, especially if that dream is to have a luxury home builder do the job right the first time.
2. Your role in the process
Before beginning the design the following needs to be conveyed to the designer:
Your budget
The size of the house to be designed – including room numbers, their locations and functions
Facade type including exterior finishes for walls (e.g. rendered, face brick) and the roof type and finish (e.g. tiled, metal)
Individual design features that you would like
Specific details like ceiling heights, window sizes, and bathroom and kitchen fittings.
The time frame. Note that plans have to be submitted to various authorities and this may take longer than expected. Build this into the construction time frame.
3. The designer’s role in the process
When using an architect, building designer or engineer the charge for designing the house will be in addition to the construction costs. When using a builder who provides a design service as part of the package the design is factored into the price. This will have some bearing on the amount of time that can be spent in working with you on the design. Consider this as well when selecting who designs your home.
Designers must be up to date with the following:
o Latest legislation
o New building trends
o Environmental and energy considerations like insulation, water saving, building materials and energy saving systems like solar power and solar water heating
They should also be able to advise you on the most appropriate house orientation in relation to the sun and prevailing winds. They should also be able to advise you on how best to make use of a site’s topography.
For example it is often better to build a house on a sloping site that makes use of the shape of the site rather than bringing in a bulldozer to reshape the site. Earthworks can be expensive.
At your first meeting with a designer you need to assess whether they will be able to meet with your expectations in terms of being qualified to do the job.Attached is a checklist (see page 8) of questions that you should consider asking the designer.
4. Builder’s reputations
Once you have a list of builders your next step is to find out about their reputations and the quality of their work. Probably the best way is to visit homes they have built and talk with the owners. A reputable builder with satisfied customers should have no problem in providing the names and addresses of recent customers that are willing to talk to you.
Some questions you can ask:
Are you happy with your home?
Was the house built within the agreed time frame?
What problems did you experience?
Were they attended to promptly and to your satisfaction?
Would you have this builder build another house for you?
Some observations you can make and note down:
Quality of the finishes including cabinetry, paint and trim
Quality of the construction
Style of design
Construction type
Don’t hesitate to ask questions. Your new home is probably going to be the biggest investment you have made to date!
5. Advantages in working with a builder to design your home
There are some definite advantages in individual designs. These include:
Personalised and flexible design process
Design suits your lifestyle and budget requirements
Inclusions not limited
Tailored to your particular site
Reputable builders that specialise in individual designs have examples of their work in display villages. This gives you the opportunity to see examples of their work without confining you to the plans you see displayed.
6. Project homes
Project home builders usually offer a range of standard plans in different price ranges including varying fittings and inclusions. They may specialise in single or double storey homes but are limited in inclusions and colour selection choices, design changes and site falls.
7. Individually designed homes
Building designers, engineers, architects and licensed builders provide design services. Probably the most commonly used design service is that offered by builders who specialise in individual designs. They both design and build the homes and the service is included in the price whereas building designers, engineers and architects will charge for the service. The majority of builders who build custom designs will have a portfolio of plans of homes they have built or standard plans, often based on their display homes. They will quite happily adapt these plans to suit your requirements or design a completely new plan. In addition they may specialise in a certain style of home like colonial or federation or in designing and building homes to suit difficult or sloping sites.
Regardless of whom you select to design your home you should feel comfortable with them. At the outset you should ensure that you both clearly understand each other’s roles and responsibilities. This will reduce the likelihood of misunderstandings and disputes.
8. Designing your home
Design services are provided by the following:
Licensed building designers
Architects
Licensed builders
Engineers
Licences can be checked on the BSA website, www.bsa.qld.gov.au. or by phone. Note that architects and engineers do not require a licence but must be registered with their professional associations.
9. Design choices
There are effectively 3 design choices:
Make use of a standard design package supplied by a builder. They will usually have a range of designs from which you can make a choice. Often referred to as project homes.
Review the builder’s standard plans and adapt them.
Have a builder, designer, engineer or architect do a custom design.
10. Colour consultation
Uncertain about your homes finishes? Reputable builders have qualified colour consultants who can guide you through this important process. They usually have sample finishes available to view, either in-house or at their display homes. They ensure that you get the finish that suits you, right down to the smallest detail. Working with the colour consultant to choose your finishes usually occurs after the deposit has been paid and the design agreed (note not all builders provide this service so take this into consideration when selecting your builder).
You will be provided with a pack of information on finishes and invited to meet with the builder’s colour consultant for a several hour appointment to review the various options. This is your opportunity to ensure that all the finer details are not missed or taken for granted.
11. Inclusions
As mentioned earlier, project builders often have houses on view in display villages. Be warned that these houses are quite likely to have inclusions that are not included in the base price.The following items will probably not be included in the base price:
Inside:
o Floor coverings with the exception of wet areas like bathrooms, toilets and laundries.
o Blinds, curtains and light shades
o Items like wallpaper, fixed mirrors (outside of bathrooms) and picture rails
o Tiled and concrete floors under verandas and entry porches
o Landscaping
o Garden sheds, outdoor furniture, pergolas and fences
o Clothes lines and letterboxes
o Spas and pools
o Connections to services
However some builders will offer several levels of fit out as different price packages. Take care to identify exactly what you are being offered and ensure that the builder has an in house colour and fittings consultant to guide you through the process.
12. Additional costs
Do you have a sloping, timbered or difficult site on which to build? Be aware that the type of site on which you want to build can add considerably to the overall cost of the project. Note that builders are required under the Domestic Building Act 2000 to provide customers with foundations data before finalising the contract. Most project homes are quoted for building on flat stable sites with little underground rock. A site that is steeply sloping, unstable or has rock beneath the surface can add considerably to the cost of building a home.
If you have a difficult building site then it may be worthwhile to consider approaching a builder who specialises in building on this type of site. They usually design a house to suit the site minimizing the amount of excavation and making best use of the inherent benefits of a sloping site.
Check whether the builder has included the cost of soil tests, contour surveys and building approval fees in the required deposit.
Note that despite a soil test being done it is usually only from two or three boreholes and may not accurately represent the entire site. The builder may have rock removal as a provisional item in the contract and it may become very expensive.
Ensure that your contract has a fixed price for the footing excavation and footings (excluding rock removal) and that you have copies of the survey reports on which this is based. Also ensure that the contract specifies who is responsible for removing excess earth left after excavations.
13. Designer Question Checklist
1. Licence
Does the designer, whether a builder, engineer, architect or building designer have the appropriate BSA licence or professional registration? This you can check prior to your meeting. Yes No
2. Does the designer provide the following services?
o Site inspections to ensure the characteristics of the site are taken fully into consideration in the design process? Yes No
o Elevation sketches of the house in 3 dimensions to show what the house will look like when built? Yes No
o Preparation of documents and plans and lodgement with the authorities for their approval? Yes No
o Check for easements and utility locations (e.g. sewerage pipes) that could affect the design and siting of the house? Yes No
o Check with Local Government or private certifier to ensure that plans include any special requirements before lodging? Yes No
3. Contract
o Does the designer provide a standard contract? Yes No
o Have you obtained a copy and read it carefully? Yes No
o Will it accurately cover any agreement you have reached with the designer in terms of costs and service? Yes No
4. Deposits and fees
o Have you ascertained what deposit the designer requires up front? Yes No
o Have you ascertained how the designer’s fee is calculated? (e.g. fixed sum or percentage) Yes No
o Are there additional costs involved in varying the plans once they are complete? Yes No
5. Timeframe
o Have you ascertained how long it will take the designer to draw up your plans? Yes No o Does this fit into your timeframe? Yes No
14. Building complaints
The Building Services Authority has a website that keeps a record of disciplinary proceedings against builders. On the BSA site should check the record of each of the builders on your list against the information on this website. No guarantee that you will not experience problems with a builder but past history often determines future behaviour. You can then cull from your list any builders that you doubt.
15. Queensland Master Builders Association
The first step in process is to decide on the type of home you would like to build and to work out how much you can spend. You then need to make a list of local builders that can build your chosen home style within your budget. One way is to go to the Queensland Master Builders Association’s website at www.masterbuilders.asn.au. They have a search function that will provide you with a list of local builders in your region. Contact details and links to websites are included but no detailed information. This means that a lot of searching is required to find key information so you may want to consider other sources.
16. Other sources
If you want another way then advertisements in property supplements, magazines like Homebuild, website searches and display homes will provide more information in easier to use formats. Identify those builders that specialise in the style of house in your price range. Make a list of these builders. You might even want to create a file with information printed off their websites or sourced from property supplements and magazines.
The 10 Steps to Designing and Building your Home
1. The land Maximising the investment you have made in your land, not only as a financial investment but as an emotional investment is important. You’ll want to build a home that will make best use of your land and its aspect to enhance your lifestyle. Our design consultant will visit the site with you to ensure that the design incorporates what you want and makes best use of the attributes of the site.
2. The plan You have decided to build. You may know exactly what you want or you may just have some ideas. The first step is it to turn these ideas into a concept plan. Sit down with one of our design consultants and discuss these ideas. Look at designs and photographs of homes we have built. These will help clarify what you like and what you want in your new home.
3. The investment At this stage you’ll have a draft plan. Go through our inclusions brochure and decide what you’d like. Once you have done that our consultant will be able to give you an estimate of the investment you’ll be making in your new home.
4. Soil test and contour survey The next step is obtaining an engineers survey of the site. This is a legal requirement and it is essential safeguard in ensuring that your home is built with proper foundations and on the correct position on the site. This is also the point where we require a deposit to cover these costs. Once the design consultant has this information he can finalise the design with you and provide a base price with standard inclusions.
5. The final price quotation At this stage we can give you a quote which includes all the details. You’ll need to go through this thoroughly with the consultant to make sure that you are happy that it’s exactly what you want. With this signed off it’s time to turn your dream into a reality and that begins with signing the contract and paying the balance of the deposit. With that paid can get on with preparing the building permit applications and all the paper work that’s involved to get the plans approved.
6. Colour and finish selection Now it is time to meet with our colour consultant who will assist you in colour selection and those final touches which will your turn a house into a home. Our inclusions brochure is a great start here and it’s worth browsing through it before your free appointment with our colour consultant. And in the meeting you’ll see sample finishes too – so much easier when you can see the real thing.
7. Beginning the build This is your dream home – it can’t be thrown up in a few weeks from mass produced elements knocked up offsite and still maintain the quality you want. So we’ll agree with you on a reasonable time to build your home without compromising quality. With all the paperwork done we’ll begin the preplanning and within a few short weeks construction will begin…
8. During the build It’s hard to keep away from the building site while your home is being built! You are encouraged to visit the site on a regular basis however, it is standard practice to be accompanied by your site supervisor due to safety requirements. You’ll meet the building Supervisor at the beginning and he will keep you up to date on the progress and explain each stage.
9. Completion When everything is complete and when we have thoroughly pre inspected the house it will be time to hand over the keys. But before we do that we’ll accompany you on your own inspection to make absolutely sure that the home we have designed for you has been built as promised.
10. Moving in You’ve moved in but we still want to make sure that our promise to you to build the home you want is kept. The six month maintenance period is your opportunity to make sure that we have kept our promise and a further six year structural guarantee.
Beginning the process Give us a ring on 1300 858 177 or visit one of our display homes at Brookwater and in the QMBA village at Daisy Hill. You’ll get the opportunity to meet one our consultants and find out how easy it is to design your own home. We hope this information has been of assistance and wish you well in building your new home!
I am a homeschooling mum to my 10 year old son, Lewi who has never been to school. If you aim to help our new generation reach it’s goal to make this world a batter place then early childhood teacher courses Sydney is the right one for you.
In 2004, just before Lewi was of school age, I had to make the decision (like all parents do) about where he would spend the next 12 plus years. After much research and discussion we decided that he could stay right where he was – at home.
It wasn’t an easy decision to make by any means. As a former teacher in the education system I certainly had a lot to consider. Questions and concerns came thick and fast from well-meaning friends and family. Is home schooling legal? What about socialisation? (The age old question that everyone seems to ask). What about friendships? How can you possibly teach him all there is to learn?
Each one of those questions are extremely valid and are questions that I asked myself in those early days. They certainly required an answer. So, answer I did.
Is homeschooling legal?
Yes, it is! Children, by law, must be registered either at a school or as homeschoolers. The process of registration for homeschoolers is a relatively painless one. Details for registering a child for homeschooling can be found on the internet or in your phone books.
Socialisation
What is socialisation? Is it spending 6 hours a day, 5 days a week in a classroom surrounded by lots of children of similar ages all doing similar things? Well, it can be, for sure. But it doesn’t have to be. Simply explained, socialisation is about our children learning how to be social beings in the real world. With this in mind then: talking to the cashier at the shops, opening the cafe door for an elderly person, ordering a meal, organising play dates with friends both in and out of school and of all ages, learning how to interact and problem solve within a family environment, playing in the garden and chatting to the neighbours, hanging out with family and friends, spending time with other homeschoolers, being a part of the local community are all ways that help children become social and cause socialisation to take place. It does not need to be confined to the four walls of a classroom. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that! For all of you fellow Seinfeld lovers).
Friendships:
In this wonderful Bega Valley we have so many choices when it comes to the education of our children. Along with the various schools within our shire we also have many families who choose to home school. There are several local, organised groups who regularly meet in and around the area. There is certainly no shortage of friendship opportunities for home schooled children. Our local groups are continually growing as more and more families choose to home school. We have lots of fun outings and have a regular term activities schedule for meet up times throughout the year. Most groups meet on a weekly basis and also catch up outside group get together times.
As well as having fellow home schooling friends, Lewi has many close friends who go to school that we catch up with regularly also. We are certainly not friend deprived!
Is it possible to teach them everything?
Home schooling is an option for children of all ages. There are as many approaches to home schooling as there are philosophies of learning. Some families choose to buy a ready made program. These can be purchased quite cheaply and have all of the learning requirements for their child set out for them. Others prefer to make their own program based on a philosophy of learning ~ eg: Steiner or Montessori or Classical Learning or Charlotte Mason or the many others you can Google or Bing. Some choose a more eclectic approach where they take from lots of different learning styles and then fit it to meet the needs of their child.
All of these are wonderful and extremely valid options for learning at home. We have chosen a different l learning path, however. It’s called ‘natural learning’ and it’s probably the most common choice for homeschoolers in Australia.
Natural Learning (or unschooling as it’s also referred to) is a learning approach that acknowledges the child as central to the learning experience. It is based upon the child’s passions, strengths and interests. The parent becomes a facilitator of learning where they are responsible for providing a rich and interesting environment for their child to live in. The child is then free to learn within those parameters.
Natural Learning sees ‘learning’ completely embedded into life. Learning is not separated into neat, organised sections of knowledge but rather it is immersed in the richness and fullness that each normal day brings. The natural curiousity of a child, when encouraged and nurtured, is inquisitive and enthused about their environment and the learning within that. Children are born with this innate desire to learn. Rather than breaking learning up into separated modules, a natural learner ‘goes with the flow’. Baking, gardening, painting, drawing, swinging, swimming, chatting, shopping, playing, dreaming, sharing, writing, measuring, building and whatever else constitutes ‘living’ are all parts of a natural learners life. When children are encouraged and given a rich environment that nurtures their individual needs and interests, learning happens. They all learn to read and write and do maths and all of those things that schooled children do but it’s in their own time, at their own pace and always embedded in their interests and needs at the time. Natural learning is about children becoming very active in their learning and thus they are generally extremely self-driven, self-motivated and ever inquiring people.
It pays to mention though that regardless of the learning approach for a home schooled child the computer age has opened up our world in a way that no other generation has experienced before. There is really nothing that a self-motivated, interest-led person can not access and learn via cyber space.
As a home schooling mum who also runs an interior decorating consultancy from home and who loves to write and blog (in my spare time) I have to say it is a great choice. It’s relaxed. It’s busy. Each day is different from the one before. It’s filled with lots and lots of social times in our home schooling groups and with our friends and family. It is a wonderful way of remaining connected to my child and really knowing who he is and what his needs are at any given time. I can highly recommend it!
Child care courses Sydney nurture, teach, and care for children who have not yet entered kindergarten.
A genuine love of children is a must for anyone thinking about becoming a child care worker. For people with a passion and interest in the care and education of children, a career in childcare can be deeply rewarding.
Education and training requirements To become a child care worker you usually need to complete a certificate or diploma course in childcare. To enrol in a certificate course, you usually need to complete at least Year 10 at high school, and to enrol in a diploma course you need to complete a Certificate III in Children’s Services.
New government regulations stipulate that from 2012, all childcare workers may need to complete at least a Certificate III qualification and half of all staff in long day centres and preschools may need to complete at least a diploma in early childhood education.
You can also become a child care worker by completing a traineeship in children’s services or outside school hours care. The requirements for entry into traineeships can vary but employers generally require trainees to complete Year 10.
Additional childcare training requirements In addition to relevant training and education, to become a child care worker, you will also need a police clearance and approved childcare first aid certificate. In some States and Territories, you may also need to carry out a Working with Children Check, which is issued by the relevant Sate Government department.
Employment opportunities
Child care workers typically work in community, government or privately run child care centres, kindergartens and creches. They may also work in hospitals, women’s shelters and neighbourhood houses. Child care workers can also be self-employed by registering as a family day care provider in their own home.
In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the in the number of child care and family care centres, creating high demand for fully qualified child care workers. As such, there is a lot of opportunity for fully qualified, experienced and dedicated child care workers to progress and become centre co-ordinators or managers.
Once employed, child care workers may be given the opportunity to further develop their skills under the Community Services Training Package, which can help advance career prospects within the industry.
Corporate family days are a great aid to work-life balance that encourages colleagues to bring their professional and personal lives together in a positive way, that give employees the opportunity to engage with each other in more enjoyable and personal level, outside of the work environment. Birthdays are special occasions when we indulge into a lot of celebrations. For Indian celebration means good music and excellent food, so people of Kolkata are also not an exception to this rule. They also love to go all out to enjoy and celebrate their birthdays in a grand way. So, since it is an important occasion and one wants that everything should be perfect, for all this one requires help from others. Catering is no such important aspect that has to be dealt with proper care. You just can’t leave it on anyone to handle it.
There are some very good and reputed birthday catering services in Kolkata who can ease you off from this big responsibility. They have the experts and specialists in this field and are also armed with a very well trained staff to manage the whole affair excellently smooth on your behalf. One must only take the help of the best birthday catering services in Kolkata as food is really very important aspect of a birthday party and hence, its quality and quantity cannot be compromised at any cost.
Finding a good caterer is not very difficult tasks to do the people of Kolkata are absolute foodies. Kolkata has a fantastic blend of various cultures and so cuisine of various types is also very popular in the city. One can pick from continental, Italian, South Indian, North Indian, Chinese, etc. can be seen and enjoyed here.
These Birthday Catering Services In Kolkata can provide you with amazing food to tickle your taste buds. Food becomes the highlight of any party and the guests always enjoy the party when the food served there is delicious and delectable. Catering is not just limited to just grand and lavish weddings or exquisite parties, but are the best for organising any birthday party, kitty parties, etc. as well. So for selecting the right birthday catering services in Kolkata on has to search on the internet or take the references from their friends and family members, but before you short list anyone make sure that they are genuine and have a good reputation as well. One must also ensure the quality that they are going to deliver within the specified budget.
Kolkata is a big metropolis and it has been a hub of business and trade as well. Since, there a lot of big companies and their offices functioning in the city this corporate sector also require corporate catering in Kolkata for their mega business meetings. There are many catering firms who handle corporate catering in Kolkata. The firms that provide the facilities and services of corporate catering in Kolkata offer everything from delivering food lunch time to setting up the tables, bartenders, cutlery and well trained and experienced staff for any corporate event.
Many companies provide meals to their employees in the office only so it is absolutely mandatory the firm dealing in for the Corporate Catering In Kolkata, to stick to time schedule, in terms of preparing and delivering it at the venue. They take care of each and every aspect of corporate events.
Theres nothing that quite compares to driving off the forecourt in a brand new car the gleam of the pristine paintwork the smell of the interior especially if youve chosen car detailing port Melbourne. If you are ready to spend some time and take care of certain factors, you will be able to enjoy a pleasant car ride all the time. After all, everyone would want to have a great time whenever you set out on a drive in your favorite brand of automobile. In order to enjoy your trips, you need not necessarily have a posh brand of automobile. Not everyone can afford a luxury car or a sports car but you can definitely keep the one you have in optimum condition.
If you do not know how to care for your car in order to enjoy the perfect ride all the time, you have reached the right space! Well, the key is to find the perfect car care center that will cater to your grooming needs.
First of all you need to identify the factors that will influence the quality of your drive. Only if you do this will you be able to search for the right car detailing service that will make your vehicle fully equipped. The world of car grooming has taken some huge advancements and this can be used to your advantage. In order to keep your vehicle in perfect condition, you need to make sure that the engine and transmission are flawless.
You should take the vehicle to a service station for periodic maintenance without fail. The engine oil, other fluids, and plenty of the moving parts in the vehicle engine needs to be serviced periodically in order to ensure smooth functioning. This is the prime thing to be followed but equally important is the maintenance of the outer body of the vehicle in perfect condition.
The vehicle exteriors and interiors are always prone to a lot of threats. The dust in the roads, sunrays, rains, bird droppings, and plenty of other factors can influence the looks of the vehicle. You need to make sure that the vehicle exteriors as well as interiors are cleaned periodically in order to maintain the beauty of the vehicle. Making use of professional car wash services at least once in two months is very important in order to keep the car paint intact. If you fail to do this, it could cause formation of scratches on the vehicle body which might later turn out to be a major threat to the vehicle as a while.
The parts that have scratches would be prone to rust which will affect the overall quality of the vehicle body. This might cause unnatural sounds from the vehicle body while you go a drive. An automotive detailing expert will be able to help you with the best car washing techniques which will not only get the vehicle cleaned but also provide solutions to protect the vehicle from possible threats in an efficient manner. Making use of automobile waxing service, car surface protection techniques, polishing, and repainting from reputed car grooming providers will keep your vehicle in showroom condition irrespective of its age.
“Team building” is a term you probably first encountered years ago but it is a part of a corporate activities where in everybody bonds and develop healthy relationship. Whenever you want to give a perfect revamp to your vehicle and get rid of all the dirt that gets accumulated on the car body, the easiest thing to do is to drive to a car care provider and make use of the professional car wash services. The dirt will be removed from the exteriors as well as the interiors which will give the vehicle a fresh look. However, washing will not prevent reoccurrence of the same issue within a very short period of time. If you need to protect your vehicle from the common threats that take away the looks of the vehicle, car waxing would be the service to choose. Now, why is car waxing important? Does the service come with a hefty price tag attached to it? Let us take a look at the key factors that make car waxing cheap and effective.
Most importantly, making use of car waxing service will ensure that your vehicle exteriors get sound protection from the harmful rays of the sun. You might wonder how a layer of wax could provide protection from sunlight. The melting point of wax is ideally 82-86 degree C and hence applying a coat of it on the vehicle body will provide ample protection from intense sunlight. The wax will help to reflect away a good amount of sunlight and prevents the body from getting heated up. Continuous exposure to the sunlight and the heat that gets accumulated in the process are the factors that cause the vehicle exteriors to lose its charm. When you use wax it provides car surface protection to a wonderful extent and hence keeps the vehicle in perfect shape and shade for a longer period of time.
Wax is also quite effective against heavy downpours. The rains drops that fall on the vehicle body with immense pressure could cause a lot of harm to the paint life. It could also cause the formation of moisture on the vehicle body which would again cause adverse effects to the life of car paint. Wax isinsoluble in water and hence it will provide great assistance in keeping away moisture content from the vehicle body. It will also help a lot in repelling away water droplets and hence keep the exteriors dry.
Wax products are available for specific hues. Hence, irrespective of the paint color of your vehicle, you will be able to get effective protection. This is another major reason that makes car wax a popular option among automobile enthusiasts. It helps to keep the vehicle fresh and shining for a real long time without charging you with an exorbitant price tag.
Car waxing service is provided by majority of the car detailing providers. Due to the easy availability of this service, it is quite wallet-friendly as well. You will not have to drive thousands of miles to avail this service as majority of the car groomers offer this facility. The only thing you need to consider before using the service is the quality of the wax product that will be used on your vehicle. Make sure that you do not compromise on the quality of the product in order to get maximum protection.
Storyboard artist film is actually the visual shot-by-shot translation from the film script which is the basis for the entire production process that uses, including design, background in addition to layout, pc animation, as well as publishes manufacturing. In midst of several technologies, storyboard continues being mostly attracted nowadays. Conventional storyboarding with regard to animation is often a long process that requires customized artwork for every frame. Nevertheless, technological development is making it simpler for present day animators to acquire their suggestions onto completed storyboards. Digital software program for storyboarding provides built-in, quick art work that produces professional, refined storyboards easy and enjoyable.
Storyboards symbolize the finished product ahead of when great time period and cost adopts an activity. The storyboard custom, working inside the style in the production, retains storytelling continuity, stops operating the software program into times or photos, establishes the particular size organizations between numbers and props, in addition to indicates the particular acting via hitting effective poses on each story point. Furthermore, the storyboard artist generally reduces the initial difficult by implementing completely new background places, characters, in addition to props.
Along with digital software program, you can direct your attention on some other part of your piece of software, dealing along with whatever elements you prefer. The software is built to work using the creative thoughts, providing methods to prompt as well as direct your time and efforts for the cohesive end result. Story board artist is definitely an in-depth, split program that features all you need for the rich, dimensional impact! Adding within new figures and tweaking history, voiceovers, as well as music, are actually simpler because clicking the mouse.
The story board artists should also establish the particular size in addition to relationships between characters in addition to props. What the particular artist furthermore does is always to indicate the particular acting via hitting effective poses on each story point. Additionally the job of the particular storyboard artist is always to rough aside new background locations along with characters in addition to props. It’s good and also to know how the storyboard artists must balance effective drawing capabilities with acumen on anatomy, directed and acting. This also pertains to the skills inside the staging combined with the aspect related to quick thinking about and creativity.
If an individual posses these kinds of skills in addition to capabilities your personal passion just like a storyboard custom may land a high profession path as an animation movie director. The creative designers outlines that one thing to do is to feel the actual script after which it thumbnail aside your photos. After this the thing which remains is to pitch your personal thumbnails for the story board artists or even computer animation director regarding notes in addition to possible modifications. Now what you should do is really flesh aside the software program putting acting engrossed and this could make the story boards completely easy. Thus if you want to make creative films as well as a strong hold in the artwork, you must consult story board artist.
Some people freeze when the term “corporate catering” hits the table, but if you use these vetted steps, your work event or daily office lunch will run so smoothly and make a lasting impression on everyone who attends that it will soon be old hat. Planning a corporate catering event NYC style could prove to be more demanding than you expected, but with some pre-plan tips you can make it seem effortless. One of the first things you should find out is if you have a set budget to work with or you need to present someone with a proposed budget. Either way you can use these pre-plan tips to estimate a budget for your event or fit an event into a budget.
Menu
Is this even going to need a full meal served, brunch food or just appetizers and drinks? You will need to know how many people are going to be in attendance to be able to plan efficiently for the function. When providing drinks, are you going to have an open bar, timed bar or cash only bar? Most catering services can offer you a wide selection of beverages to fit into your budget. They will also have an option to provide you with a bartender or you can have your own person handle it.
Venue and Facilities
The location of the function is going to have an impact on the caterer. Many caterers will want to know if the facility has a kitchen or other requirements they may have to deal with. There are some venues that do not allow you to bring outside food into the venue, so you will need to check that when you are looking at locations. Picking the right place to hold your corporate catering NYC style may turn out to be a challenge, but with perseverance you will find the perfect place.
Number of Guests Invited
Normally, not all guests invited will attend but you should be prepared just in case they show up unannounced. You will need to have a guest list so you can have the caterer prepared with the right amount of food. The number of people that are going to be in attendance may have an impact on where you hold the event. Many venues will have a maximum allowed limit on their rooms and halls; make sure to check this before you do final preparations.
Set up and clean up
Make sure to leave plenty of time for set up and clean up, this will affect the price of the caterer and the venue. Some facilities may rate set up and clean up at a different price then for the actual event. Also remember to allow your cater enough time for setting up her part of the event.
No matter what style you favour, they have an artist that will create your custom best tattoo Sydney. A treatment by laser produces permanent results relatively quickly. Unlike shaving or threading, once you get rid of the hair, it’s gone for good. Laser treatment can be used to remove age spots and facial hair as well. The laser’s energy turns into heat, thereby destroying the hair follicle but not harming the surrounding tissue. Once a hair follicle is destroyed, it never recovers or grows back. Removing hair with a laser was discovered over 2 decades ago. Since the mid nineteen nineties, laser hair removal surgery has become commercially available. The treatment is becoming wildly popular as of late. Prices are coming down and the technology becomes better.
How Does It Work?
The
laser focuses on a tiny little area of tissue that is below the skin.
The idea is to heat only the underlying tissue, where the hair follicle
is located. The skin tissue on top is never heated. The energy of the
laser is absorbed by so-called chromophores. Chromophores are parts of
organic molecule that cause it to be colored. The color absorbs the
laser’s energy and it is released as heat. Laser hair removal safety is
taken very seriously. For this reason, you will have to wear safety
eyegear to protect your eyes from the laser. The doctor flashes the
laser from a hand-held device for maximum mobility. There is some
discomfort, but most people are able to endure it. Some people are more
sensitive than others. For these people, a local anesthetic is
available.
Laser Wavelengths Used To Achieve Results
The
laser wavelengths that are used in laser hair removal surgery fall
within a certain spectrum. They wavelengths can vary from visible light
to radiation that borders on infrared. The wavelength of a laser is
determined by the medium used to make them. Laser wavelengths are
measured in nanometers (nm). The most common wavelengths used are Nd:
YAG: 1064 nm, Pulsed diode array: 810 nm, Alexandrite: 755 nm, Ruby: 694
nm, Argon: 488 or 514.5 nm.
Not only does the wavelength affect
the outcome, the length (in time) of the laser pulses also plays a role.
For darker skins, longer pulsewidths are advised. Lasers can also have a
certain width. The width is also a factor in the end results. You’d
think the lasers are thin like a needle, but they are actually as wide
as a baby’s finger. The width of the laser must be around four times the
depth of the target tissue. Yet another important aspect is the energy
level of the laser. A laser’s energy level is also called fluence. Then
there is the repetition time between the laser shots. Firing two or more
pulses at the same target can help heat it up in a way that it causes
the least amount of damage to the surround tissue.
What Happens In The Target Tissue?
Laser
hair removal surgery works by destroying the hair follicle that
produces the unwanted hair. The surrounding tissue may not be harmed. If
too much tissue is damaged, there will be injuries that can lead to
scarring and irritation. Light is naturally absorbed by dark materials.
Hair follicles have plenty of dark materials, chromophores, in and
around them. The laser targets this dark center of the hair follicle and
its heat is absorbed by it. Enough heat will eventually destroy the
hair follicle. The chromophores that are targeted are either carbon,
hemoglobin or melanin.
Carbon may be produced in the skin by
smearing a carbon based lotion on the skin. The downside of this is that
this that when YAG lasers target this carbon, there is a high risk of
damaging surrounding tissue. Also, permanent hair removal is not
accomplished by this method. For this reason, this method is now
considered obsolete. Hemoglobin occurs in our bloodstream and is
responsible for making our blood red. While this absorbs wavelengths
from diode-, argon-, alexandrite- and ruby-lasers, it is not considered a
primary target for laser hair removal surgery. Melanin occurs naturally
in our skin and is responsible for giving our skin and the hairs in it
their color. This chromophore is the main target for any modern
treatments.
How Many Sessions Will You Need?
It depends on which area you want treated. Also, your gender plays a role. The thickness of your hair determines how long the treatment will take and therefore also affects the laser hair removal pricing. Certain areas of the body require more and longer treatments than others. Generally speaking, you will require anywhere from 3 to 6 sessions to make one area completely smooth.
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You need to appreciate the work of a concept boards eventhough the one that you hire is still a beginner. Would you like to impress your family and friends with an interesting and unique project? Perhaps you want to make something you have never tried before so you can display it in your home. It doesn’t matter what you plan to make, there are so many different types of inspiration available to help create a beautiful project. Read on for some good ideas.
You can use many different things for arts and crafts. Paper goods that are generally discarded are great. You can use spent paper towel and toilet paper rolls too. Magazines and wrapping paper can be reused, too. When you project scraps, use them in a creative way.
If supplies are pricey in your area, start shopping at secondhand stores. Different thrift stores and other shops can provide you with many great things. Merchandise is eclectic and sells quite quickly, so be sure you visit these stores on occasion to keep up.
If you make jewelry, consider Beadaholique. You can find various accessories, beads, chains, etc. to make wonderful pieces. Many people wear costume jewelry today. When you make your own, you’ll save a ton and have unique items to wear.
It’s never necessary to tell a child exactly what their finished arts and crafts project must look like. Let your kids create using their imaginations, and see what happens. To illustrate, they may come up with ways to paint or glue something that didn’t occur to you. It is important to allow them to express their creativity.
Etsy is great for finding supplies for your arts and crafts. Individuals use the site to offer items. You can even sell your creations on this site once you become able to put together quality original items. If you want antique or vintage pieces for your own project, you’ll find plenty there, too.
Organize your arts and crafts supplies. There are many ways to organize your supplies, including baskets, boxes and peg boards. By having your supplies organized, you can quickly find every item you might need. You will also be able to keep track of your supply inventory.
People of all ages can enjoy craft projects. Think about what your specific kids will enjoy as a craft project. If you are out of ideas or drawing a blank, check around the Internet or ask friends. You’ll find something perfect for group fun.
Look in your kitchen for supplies. It is full of gems waiting to be turned into fabulous arts and crafts. You can use metal cans, tin foil, empty glass jars, and more. You may even utilize items such as dried beans and pasta.
Before embarking on a particular project, make certain you have all your supplies on hand. You don’t want to start on a project and realize that you don’t have what you need to complete it. You should have a list of items that you need before you start, so that if you are missing something, you can make a run to the craft store to get it.
You can use your hobby to make gifts. Giving your arts and crafts creations to friends and family can add a nice personal touch to your gifts throughout the year. People will appreciate the things you make with your own two hands so much more than store-bought items.
Etsy is a great website for crafters. Lots of craft items can be purchased there, or you may prefer to use the site as an inspiration for projects of your own. You may even choose to sell your items on Etsy.
Think about buying wholesale craft supplies. Buying these at specialty shops or major retailers can be very pricy. But, buying wholesale means a lot of cost savings for you! Pass your surplus onto friends or sell it for profit.
Be sure to leave enough room in your schedule for arts and crafts projects. When you are doing your projects, take your time. True quality is from attention and time you take. Not giving it enough time will not do it justice. Thus, spend sufficient time on something, and the difference will be clear.
Look online for great deals. You can find many supplies for arts and crafts online. Even if your favorite online retailer’s selection is limited, other websites have more. Online, you will find better prices than you will locally.
If you’re going to put together a model with your kid, make sure it is age appropriate. Avoid things with small parts or glue for small kids.
Some stores have pamphlets with crafts in them. Look for these pamphlets through the store. They tend to be placed on hooks near eye-level. Look nearby these pamphlets and you’re sure to find the materials needed for the projects.
If you make useful things for the house, it might be even more enjoyable to do arts and crafts. You can make anything, such as frames and even blinds. These great items can help you make great gifts for people that you care about.
Look at nature when you need crafting inspiration. Especially with colors, you can always find amazing examples in what nature has to offer. Look over personal photos, pictures online, or just walk out your door for color schemes to use in your projects. Nature can be used to help get your creative juices flowing.
As mentioned earlier, there are a great number of different things you can make with arts and crafts. From simple to complex, there’s a lot of potential. Stick with the things you learned here to make sure that you can make more wonderful art pieces.
Dynamic Pilates Manly can shape your body to become young again. Are you planning to get in great shape without too many hassles? There are a lot of merits if you are taking advantage of an aero Pilates machine. Conventional Pilates gives you a style of movements and stretching that can give you flexibility, nice posture and strength if done the right way. The standard form can teach you to make use of your mind in order to control the movements of your body whereas keeping your spine well balanced.
With
utilization of the aero machine, you may not need to pay time working
out a way to align your body the proper way. The machine is notably
designed to provide you with the opportunity to align your body
correctly. Hey, this does not mean that you will throw away the
requirement to focus on getting the movements correctly; the aim of the
machine is to make you more comfortable with the information that your
body is well aligned. The allegro reformer is also nice if you are
planning to use Pilates as your workout because it can be simply
adjusted to accommodate your height as well as the heights of anyone in
your family who also desire to use this Pilates equipment in their
regular workouts.
Another advantage of the Pilates machine is that it offers smart cardio resistance. The different types of machines available from the manufacturer of this kind of Pilates machine enable for numerous adjustments. The machine comes with a rebounder bar that is place on the equipment in order aid you to include more to your cardiovascular workout.
The aero Pilates machine is offered in a variety of styles, but each one is designed to offer your body a complete workout. The machines have a comfortable padded cushion that you’ll use in order to lay down on, instead of lying on a skinny mat when doing the standard Pilates. The padded cushion is meant to move back & forth on rollers, and is utilized when you place both feet on a regular footrest or on the machine rebounder bar.
The aero Pilates machine comes with a DVD that will give details and also demonstrate the correct technique for utilizing the equipment. Just like the aero machine, the allegro reformer also comes with a FREE DVD that can teach you ways you’ll be able to use the machine. Exact movement utilized in the Pilates workout is particularly designed to shape your body, help realign your spine and additionally facilitate to strengthen your muscles. Using this machine can help to enhance the benefits of the Pilates exercise versus doing it the old fashioned way.
Diploma of early childhood education and care consist of a number of competencies (units) which when packaged together provide participants with theoretical and practical knowledge which will enable them to carry out a range of tasks from introductory/intermediate levels (Cert III) to more advanced/management level functions (Diploma).Growing up in North America and in most westernized cultures, we have been indoctrinated with the concept, “In order to get a good job, you need a good education.” Indeed with the world shrinking, the global community is now latching on to this principle. Today we’re going to talk about the real purpose of education – YOUR purpose of education… is it to merely to survive or do you want to thrive?
There’s no question
that in this age of information and communication, a minimum standard of
education is an absolute requisite just to exist. Those of us who are
able to read these words simply cannot imagine what it must be like to
be illiterate and try to function in this world. Yet for many reasons,
an unsettlingly large part of the world’s population remains uneducated.
The primary purpose of education then would seem to help us get by.
Are We Serving This Purpose of Education?
Thankfully,
many – if not most – nations around the world have laws that make
education freely available to everyone. With three basic styles readily
accessible – formal, non-formal and informal learning – there is a
method of education to suit just about anyone. All that’s left to do is
for an individual to decide his or her own purpose of education and what
amount is necessary to survive and/or thrive.
Let’s take a brief
look at the three systems of schooling and see how they are currently
serving an individual’s purpose of education.
How The Formal System Serves The Purpose of Education
The
formal system is perhaps the most familiar, not to mention the most
accepted form of education among the industrialized nations. It’s the
system responsible for ‘getting a good education in order to get a good
job’ rationale. While there are no guarantees for anyone to live
‘happily ever after’, there’s no question that those who successfully
survive formal education have a definite advantage in today’s world.
Survive
is the key word here. For those with a purpose of education of getting a
piece of paper, formal education can be a very long process…
impossibly long! In my own experience, approximately 2,000 students
enrolled at my college back in 1971. Four years later, only 40 of us
graduated with a Bachelor Degree.
Today, I am moving away from the
main discipline that decorates my diploma. At least I had 30+ years to
apply and earn a living from what I learned. Not everyone is so lucky.
Stories abound of over-qualified degree holders, flipping hamburgers and
parking cars because there is no work for them in their field.
So
does the formal system serve the purpose of education? If we’re talking
basic survival, then it’s definitely ‘Yes’! Is it worth all the years
of boring ‘mandatory’ courses to chase a degree that might not even be
worth the paper it’s printed on? Talk about a leading question!:)
The Non-Formal System and the Purpose of Education
The
non-formal system is similar to the formal in that both have a common
goal of obtaining a piece of paper – either a diploma or certificate –
that supposedly eases entry into the working world. The advantage of the
non-formal system is that it offers individuals a little more
flexibility in terms of location and scheduling.
Students may
enroll in part-time or full-time courses taking place during the day or
on evenings and weekends, giving the ability to work around current jobs
and/or childcare and other responsibilities. Alternative distance
learning and self-study programs are also available for those who
require the utmost versatility.
As mentioned, stringent
requirements of attendance, assignments, tests and a list of
co-requisites still exist in order to pass each course. Individuals must
carefully consider all factors to determine if this systems satisfies
the purpose of education, and ultimately if it is worth it in the long
run.
Informal System Is Best for the Purpose of Education
Yes,
I’m biased and I know that many will disagree with me. That’s the whole
point of initiating and stimulating this discussion!
I was
trained in the formal system for 16 years and taught a formal system of
education for over 30 years. That’s why I can say that the INFORMAL
system is for me, by far, the best to suit most people’s purpose of
education. The informal system is like a giant buffet. You get to choose
the exact courses that will serve your immediate needs. You assimilate
the material and apply it as you like.
Rinse.
Repeat.
There
are no certificates or diplomas to chase. Nothing to prove to anyone
other than the results you show from having studied something you are
passionate about. No taking unnecessary courses that have absolutely no
meaning or interest to you. (For example, as a music education major in
college, I was required to take courses such as biology and political
science. What a waste of my time, especially with the latter subject!)
Mind
you, would I want to be operated on by a doctor who studied only
informally? Of course NOT! The point of this article is to question the
purpose of education – does it help us to survive and thrive in 2009 and
beyond? Put another way, do we all need to strive to become doctors in
order to survive and thrive?
For the vast majority of us, the
answer is a resounding, “NO”! Yet, what is the advice the vast majority
of us receive? “In order to get a good job…” with the implication that
the only way to do this is through formal education.
Enough already.
In my music studio, I’ve had students who obtained their advanced performance ‘certificate’. Yet they can’t play a note for you today. I have other students who didn’t care about the paper chase. They just wanted to play for the love of it! And oh, how they can play!
Who would you pay to listen to… the ‘paper’ boy, or the musician?
I rest my case.
The bottom line is, you don’t need a formal or non-formal education to survive and thrive. For most of us, the informal smorgasbord will suit our purpose of education just nicely.
Now I might have just saved
some of you thousands of dollars and years of your life if you thought
the formal system was the only way to go. (you are very welcome!)
Some employers reward their employees for their hard work and show their appreciation by having a corporate functions Melbourne. There’s a reason why careers that entail hosting occasions are generally known to be amongst one of the most difficult in the task market. It’s due to the fact that organizing an occasion is a logistical juggling act that needs impressive interest to information and the ability to multi-task like there are 10 of you.
While there are a wide variety of aspects that enter into an effective occasion, none are as essential as the location. They’re the string that ties together all the décor, music, lights and event catering as well as, without them, there could be no occasion whatsoever.
It’s no wonder that picking a place can be a difficult, time-consuming and demanding process. But while every kind of occasion– from wedding events to receptions to birthday celebration and also company parties– features various demands, there are some typical strings that use generally.
Right here’s exactly how to pick the best place for your event.
Get in the State of mind
Every occasion starts with conceptualization. Whether it’s a young woman preparing her desire wedding, an event organizer ideating on a brand launch occasion or a charity team preparing a gala, it begins with a vision of just how it will certainly unfold.
Begin by determining your atmosphere and also setting– is it upscale or informal, intimate or magnificent? Occasion work since they make us feel– for a brand, a reason or an individual and the mood and style are their launchpad.
Locations can be dressed up, yet not rebuilt. Be mindful of existing design, design, as well as architecture. A gala will certainly call for a various style than a birthday party. The even more matched the location is to your occasion motif, the much less decorating it will require.
Strategy Ahead
Planning occasions on limited timelines is like cutting on your own off at the knees. Popular places operate lead times of in between 4 to 6 months as well as you’ll possibly need every minute to strategy.
Brief lead times might indicate much less preferential times and days– so you may obtain your dream exterior wedding celebration location on a Thursday in the loss or the best firm event spot on the Sunday of a long weekend.
Obtain a Grasp on Capability and Crowd
Capacity and group are essential to recognize. A reception might call for a large space but choosing a place that’s too large can make even a huge event really feel thin and also empty.
It’s equally vital to choose a location that will resonate well with your target demographic. If it’s a team of pals getting together for a birthday celebration party, after that an extra unwinded location might fit your requirements. If your guest listing will certainly be consisted of company CEOs, you may select a higher-end location.
Location is King
For any kind of kind of event, location trick– it will impact your turnover. When you comprehend your group, you can pick a location that considers their benefit.
Will they need to commute in heavy traffic to get there? Will they be driving, or might they be drinking? Exists car park readily available, or accessibility to transit as well as safe trips house?
With the exception of destination weddings or turning point birthdays, couple of events will lure guests to go out of their method to participate in.
Believe Outside the Box
As difficult as they are to place on, occasions are common– both individual and also professional– which implies it is essential to make your own unforgettable. Whether it’s a corporate party, a wedding event, a reception or a birthday, everybody desires their occasion to be delighted in as well as born in mind.
A few of the most effective events occur in the most unforeseen areas so believe outside package.
Format, Logistics, and also Features
Although you’ll be finding your location early in the preparation process, it’s additionally crucial to have a concept of the tasks that will certainly be taking place, the features you’ll need and the perfect format.
If there’s food, does the location have a kitchen location? Does it offer in-house solutions like catering, clean-up, tables, chairs as well as linens and AV? Otherwise, does it offer recommended suppliers to eliminate numerous touchpoints in your planning process as well as make certain proper implementation?
When seeking a venue, work with its event coordinator to examine layout as well as carry out walkthroughs, noting details like the area of outlets and also where any AV tools is– or can be– located. Consider your event’s level or movement and also web traffic flow and also whether you’ll need areas for check-in, green rooms or storage space.
Selecting a venue can be tough however is a vital component in the success of an event. To aid make the procedure simpler, intelligence Workplaces provides elegant, contemporary event places to suit weddings, birthday celebrations, banquets and also company events– from 20 visitors up to 250.
Our event areas are outfitted with every little thing from bars and also kitchens to Televisions, border stereos and also AV capabilities and also our in-house occasions team will support you with every phase of the procedure– from preliminary walkthrough to liked vendors to successful execution.
If you’ve got an occasion turning up, we would certainly love to learn through you!
As the central business hub of Victoria, and the dwelling of choice for many residents both local and from abroad, the need for trusted, reliable electrician Melbourne CBD will never stop. For most people living in the industrialised world, electricity is one of the basic necessities. Electricity has become so ingrained with our everyday lives, that it is difficult to imagine living without it.
This article explores what an ordinary day would look like in
the life of a regular person if there suddenly were no electricity
available for an entire day.
Morning
Unless
you are lucky enough to wake up when the sun rises or you have a
rooster in your backyard, then getting out of bed to get to work in time
could prove to be your first ordeal of the day. Without smart phones or
alarm clocks to wake you up in the morning, you would have to rely on
your internal clock to wake you up in the morning hours.
Once up
and ready to face the day, you head to the bathroom to clean your teeth,
and have a shower. Only, you are in for a rather shocking surprise when
the water in the shower hits you; there is only cold water available.
As the water in the shower is heated by electricity, many people would
be in for an energising cold shower had they no electricity.
Feeling
shaken, yet perhaps somewhat invigorated after the shower incident, you
head to the fridge for some breakfast supplies, only to discover that
your milk is warm and your favourite bacon has turned into a new life
form. Refrigerators having been the breakthrough in food preserving,
without electricity people are not able to enjoy heat-sensitive food
products on an everyday basis.
Surely a nice, hot cup of coffee
would make you forget about the troubles of the past thirty minutes? You
run to the coffee machine with the promise of an aromatic cup of coffee
in your mind, but realise there would be no coffee for you today. As
coffee machines require electricity as well, the daily dose of coffee is
a mere dream.
Day
Although no one wants to
live too far from their workplace, today is the day you truly feel the
distance between your home and work. As cars, trains, trams and subways
will not be running today, you are left with a few options; walk to
work, ride a bicycle to work or in a freak stroke of luck spot a lost
pony and ride to work.
Depending on the length of your journey and
your mode of transportation, it could very well take you half a day to
reach your workplace. Once there, and hopefully not too exhausted from
the aforementioned exercising stint, you are ready to roll up your
sleeves and get as much work done as possible in the remaining hours of
your workday.
However, if you work in an office, it might hit you
at some point that there is not much you can do without electricity. You
cannot fire up your computer or make phone calls. You are unable to
write up that important sales report that was meant to be sent to the
CEO today.
Feeling the sweat forming on your brow, you end up
grabbing a piece of paper and a pencil and scribbling down the sales
report by hand, hoping that the CEO does not mind your messy
handwriting. In the modern workplace, be it an office, a café or a
cinema, most of the work done involves some form of electricity. Many of
the jobs would be obsolete in their current forms were there no
electricity supply.
Evening
After the
taxing day, you head back home and dream of simply being able to kick
back and relaxing for the rest of the evening. You commute back home by
either cycling, walking or riding the pony you caught in the morning,
and get ready to hit the couch.
But wait, perhaps some dinner
before? Remembering the issues you faced this morning, you grab from the
fridge whatever has not melted yet, and prepare yourself a luxurious
five star dinner consisting of toast and warm juice.
You look anxiously forward to some primetime television while looking for the remote controller, but realise to your disappointment that no electricity also means no TV shows. Feeling a bit lost, you grab a book in a determined attempt to relax while having dinner. Sadly, however, the sun has already set and due to the absence of electricity, you cannot turn the lights on.
Defeated, you sit in the dark eating your toast with a newly found appreciation for electricity.
The author writes for Click Energy – an online electricity retailer based in Australia. For more information about the company, visit their website at: http://www.clickenergy.com.au.
Every appliances in your home is very important so you need 24 hour electrician Brisbane to always check it. If your home contains precious possessions, such as jewels, art or cash, don’t think only you know about it. Protect yourself and your valuables by educating yourself on home security. Read the following suggestions on increasing the safety and security in your home.
Make sure your home appears occupied. You can purchase timers that can control your household electronics such as lights, TVs and radios. Potential intruders will stay away from your home if they believe someone is inside. This will help safeguard your house to the best of your ability.
Before leaving for vacation, turn off the ringers in your house. This is because a phone that is ringing and ringing can tip of a burglar that nobody is currently home.
Do not be shy. Talk to your neighbors and those on your block. You’ll find that friendly neighbors make for a powerful support network. Keep an eye on their properties and they’ll respond in kind. Don’t disregard gossip either. Important security details (like the presence of strangers in your neighborhood) can come out of the most innocent conversations.
Go with your gut when choosing a home security company to install a system. This is particularly true if you’re uneasy with those that install your actual system. Ask the company to send a different installer or simply change companies. At the end of the day, your efforts are so that you feel more comfortable.
Use the space in walls to store your prized possessions. No need to damage your walls. Your home should have a few pre-cut areas that can be used. What about un-wiring an electrical socket which isn’t used to utilize as a cover to hide your jewelry?
Keep valuables out of sight of windows. While it may be nice to look out, burglars will see your valuables inside. Keep your curtains drawn to keep your valuable items safe.
The wiring outside of your home can be valuable. Most people are unaware of this fact until a burglar takes it from their house. It does not take much time to strip off the expensive copper wires from the exterior of your house. In order to protect yourself from this risk, make sure wires on your house are difficult to find and hard to access.
Replace rotten wood on your door frame. Rotted wood can be easily removed by thieves. When you see that wood is beginning to rot, replace it with new wood for better home safety.
Make sure to ask for identification for any home security company representative. Burglars are creative, and they often pose as a member of the security team to get inside. This can be extremely dangerous to your home and loved ones. Be careful to avoid any potential dangers.
Perform landscaping for your home which enhances your home’s safety. Keep your doors and windows clear of any shrubbery. If criminals know you can see them, they are less likely to break in. Landscaped features should be set further away for safety, yet keeping beauty in mind.
You should not enter your home if you find the door ajar. This can be dangerous since the intruder might still be on the property. It is best to call the police right away and go to a safe place until the police check your home.
If you haven’t bought a paper shredder yet, make it a point to do so. Thieves often dig through garbage to obtain personal data that will help them enter the house. Rip your important papers up before throwing them away if you can’t get a shredder.
Can you read your house numbers while in the street? If the numbers aren’t legible, police may drive right by. There is a cheap and quick fix if you see an issue.
When you will be away from home, keep the curtains and blinds shut. If you keep them up, intruders will be able to see right into your home. If they notice this, they may break in. It’s good to have them down at night, too.
If the cost of maintenance is a concern, a hard-wired system may be your best choice. As nice as wireless systems can be, the constant charging and battery changes can become tedious and expensive. Forgetting to change out the batteries leaves you insecure. What you spend on batteries, additionally, can really add up!
Make sure you have the curtains drawn if your windows are faced toward the street. You don’t want to attract peeping Toms. If possible burglars get a look at what you own, they might target you next. Try being discreet about what everyone sees to reduce the chances of being targeted by burglars.
An alarm system can be a powerful way to make your home more secure, as long as it actually notifies the authorities when it’s tripped. The wiser investment is in centrally monitored security systems. These alarm services ensure that the police will be called whether anyone is home or not. The neighbors will not always call.
A sliding glass door can make your home less secure. These can become unlocked very easy by burglars. You have to secure them, so use a piece of pipe in the track. This helps keep your door closed and makes it not easy to open.
Don’t assume you’ll never be the victim of a crime; be proactive about securing your home. You should not become paranoid about home invasions, but keep in mind that you can avoid dangerous situations by protecting yourself. Keep these ideas in mind as you go about boosting the security of your home.
Surf live fans, including myself, are happy to discover that sufing will be a part of 2020 Olympic Games held in Tokyo Japan. The contest site will be held at Shidashita beach which is located about 40 miles outside of Tokyo in Chiba, Japan. Many fans have wondered if the contest was going to be held at Kelly Slater’s wave pool located in California, however the contest was decided to be held in the ocean. By having the event located in the ocean off the coast of Japan, surfers will be challenged with real live surf forecast and weather conditions. This will test the competiting surfers abilities to perform in non perfect conditions such as Slater’s wave pool presents.
The contest structure and schedule will be similar to the way contest are run on the World Surfing League yearly tour. Competitors will compete in heats, where 4 surfers will compete in the first heat, and the remaining two will compete for the title. Each heat will consist of a 20-25 minute clock where the surfers top two scores will be used as their total score.
It is exciting to see surfing as part of the Olympic games! Most fans who enjoy watching surfing will follow the World Surf League championship tour throughout the year. Some fans will even travel to each location on the tour to watch their favorite surfers compete. However, bringing surfing to the Olympics is on another level of competition. Surfing is a challenging sport that will test ones body to its’ fullest potential. As we all know, the Olympic games are all about watching the best athletes compete to be the most decorated and skilled in their sport. With surfing being in the Olympic Games, surfing fans can now look forward to watching an event that is going to be seen world wide by a general sports fan base.
The WSL championship tour is the only “BIG” competiton that the sport of surfing has to offer. There are other smaller and local brand competitions in surfing, but none of these compare to the crowd and excitement the championship tour brings. However, the surfers travel to the same locations every year to compete on the tour. Introducing surfing to the Olympics will create just as much, if not more excitement than when Kelly Slater’s wave pool was added to the championship tour! The surfing fans will be excited to watch their favorite surfers compete in a different type of competition that consist of larger caliber of surfers.
Surfing in the Olympics not only increases excitement for the fans of the surfing industry, but also introduces a new sport to the fans of the Olympics. Olympic Game viewers will now be exposed to another extreme sport that is outside of the traditional summer olympic sports such as track, swimming, and gymnastics. This in return will expand the fan base of the surfing industry. I know that personally I am a surfing fan who enjoys to watch surfing and follow the championship tour every year. However, I also enjoy watching many other sports. I get excited for the summer olympics every 4 years because I get to watch the best athletes compete. When I am viewing the olympic games, I enjoy watching sports I have never really payed attention to. These sports include everything from water polo to diving. After watching some of these teams and athletes compete in the Olympic Games, I gain an interest in the sport itself. By result I start to follow that sport, the most famous athletes, and the most famous teams as they compete on a lesser scale of competition outside of the Olympic games.
I believe that having surfing in the olympics will have a great turn out as far as viewership. I can see people who enjoy watching the olympics for the sports, will enjoy being able to watch surfing, and hopefully in return become fans of the surfing industry!
Car paint protection is important to keep your vehicle looking its best and to keep its optimum value for if to sell up in a few years. Prevention is better than cure, and this goes for car paint protection as well, whether your car is new or not-so-new. A protection system such as Supagard will shield your paintwork from the elements. UV light and acid rain are both common factors of paint erosion in the UK. Light will gradually fade the colouring on your car, and acid rain will cause marks (little circles) in the paintwork.
Acid rain is particularly bad within cities in the UK where
contaminants come from high pollution levels, damaging if the vehicle is
not sheltered in a garage or multi-story car park. During winter, road
salt used to fight icy conditions also causes chips and scratches in car
paint. Similarly, stone chips from loose roads can damage your
paintwork, as can natural matter such as tree sap or bird droppings. If
you park your car in a coastal area you will probably also see awful
rusting on cars from the high salt levels in the air.
No amount of washing will prevent your car corroding from any of these factors, but car paint protection like Supagard will protect against all of them. Not all paint protection products and services are the same , and it is important to choose a top quality brand such as Supagard for the best result. You do not want a product which just gives a temporary shine; you will need an advanced sealant like Supagard to protect your car from the UK elements. Supagard is a good choice because it has been used on cars across the UK for over 20 years.
It was created using modern technology, and does not require top-ups or monthly conservers. When applied Supagard will last for three years, and it even comes with a guarantee. It is not too late to protect your car with a paint protection such as Supagard. If your car is not new you might feel that your paintwork is far from perfect, so question what the point is in protecting it with Supagard. But there is always time for it to get more damaged and you may one day look back, wishing your car looked as good as it does today. With paint protection by Supagard, your car will stay this shiny.
Maybe you are already using a car wax to protect your car. Wax is great for adding a short-term shine but it will eventually wash off your car, resulting in little protection against the harsh winter elements. The best way to protect your car is using professional paint protection such as Supagard. Professional paint protection like Supagard will keep your car’s paintwork looking as good as it does today, not only for aesthetics but also for maintaining its value. A good paint protection such as Supagard applied by a Supagard Approved Technician will save you time in washing your car as dirt and grime will wipe off easily, with no waxing needed.
Donate money no matter how large or small makes a difference to those who face hunger.A cool glass of lemonade in this sweltering summer can work wonders for your heart and soul. But do you know that a glass of lemonade can take your refreshment to an entirely new level when it is used to scrap the diseases of less fortunate children. Charity is a very imperative part in our lives and one should teach their children the act of charity and serving others in their formative years.
One can start to edify the art of charity with starting up of a lemonade stand to run for both fun and endowment. Setting up of a lemonade stand is not a tough task. It just needs a table, chair and a wooden box. The other supplies like banners, lemonade posters, promotion materials, cups and ingredients will be given by the lemonade society who encourage lemonade stands for charity by the kids or children can also prepare them on their own.
Along with customary natural lemonade, one can also prepare various homespun snacks and various lemonade recipes to lure the customer to their stand. There are various things that one should think to develop a lemonade stand business to charity for children such as lemonade recipes, a product name, accounting to keep track of the money earned every day, distribution, and environment consideration to use recyclable products to name a few.
Also, financing to buy and arrange for the goods and raw materials, budget, supplies needed, hours of operation, place where the stand is established, quality control, duties of the team members, security and many other factors that can affect your kids lemonade stand business.
Kids lemonade stand not only teaches kids to give riches for charity but also develops the intellect of entrepreneurship and responsibility towards a given chore. It is more than just a stand and giving few hard earned dollars given for the charity. It develops an inclination within them to work as a whole team and make decisions on their own to excel in their starter business venture.
It helps to develop a sense of confidence in the children that they can make a difference with their efforts at a small age and learn about business, creativity and marketing through lemonade stands.
One can develop some very essential and important basics of living life into their children which otherwise takes a lot of time for an individual to comprehend.
Early 2003 a traditional Chinese medicine Northern Beaches was use by Chinese for a faster healing and recovery. No one can truly underestimate how comfortable a remedial massage can be. A massage can be extremely comfortable and soothing, but it also provides remedial relief. Pain in your joints is normal because we use our muscles and bones consistently. It is important, then, to get the necessary and proper care for those muscles. It makes no difference how in-shape we think we are. A massage is quite necessary for anyone in many different situations.
A massage does the following:
Stress Relief – Managing
stress, not just from a physical point of view, but a psychological
point of view, is beneficial to your morale. It also helps you get into a
different state of mind. Feeling better physically and mentally will
certainly go a long way for your health.
Pain Relief – Our bodies
will experience pain from time-to-time. Either we over exert ourselves
or our age catches up with us. Regardless of the situation a massage
will comfort and soothe those ills.
Fights Off Sickness – A
healthy body fights off things like viruses and other things that tend
to make us sick. A good massage helps boost the immune system. Getting
sick less and less will put money back into your pocket.
These
are only a few things that massages do for us. As such, you will benefit
from a remedial massage in Sydney and ease into it slowly. A Remedial Massage in Sydney ensures that you know and understand what a massage can do for you; further, it gets your body acclimated to the massage.
There
are also couples massages and relaxing massages. There is no better
gift to give than something where both parties can be spoiled.
People
often do take their body for granted; though this is a bad idea. In a
world where we consistently push ourselves it is vital to get the
adequate rest we need. Time will keep going, but we are better off
resting. What a remedial massage does for us is to turn back the clock,
if you will, and help us add extra time to our life.
These
massages are non-invasive and it helps our bodies heal. Massages heal
people that have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, back and shoulder issues, neck
pain, headaches and several other aching issues that are common today.
Everyone, regardless of how busy we get can take advantage of a massage. A remedial massage in Sydney will go a long way and the more massages you get, the more comfortable your everyday life will feel.
Massages are meant to be methodical. Not all your problems will be solved on one session. It requires multiple sessions and it requires you to sit back and relax in comfort.
Relaxing massages come in the form of packages, too, like Back and Scalp Massages, Swedish Massages, Remedial Massages (where the emphasis is on deep tissue massaging) and Ayurvedic Massages.
Any of these types of massages – or customised massages are beneficial to the body. Give it a try and see for yourself. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Campari House can cater for all types of corporate functions Melbourne, from cocktail networking events to all day conferences. Function is a most important part of everyone’s life but function Brisbane is another part of function. Function may be of any type but it is beneficial for introduction to each other of everyone because function is gathering when anyplace everyone meet then introduction will be wide. In human’s life, function comes after one another so human can enjoy behalf of functions after moment of sorrow if any come. Everyone would likes to double their enjoy with some extra things. To enjoy better every function hire venue in Brisbane. Light space is venue owner which will provide two venue light space 1 and light space 2. Light space 1 for big events and light space 2 for small events. Brisbane is a famous city for venue for events.
Some function of life is very important for person which comes
once in whole life like wedding but some function comes after short
time and rest are comes after long time but come. Function can be held
at any place it may be religious place, garden, venue and any other
place. Light space will provide cocktails, better sitting arrangement,
music system, decoration, lighting facility and some facilities. Light
space provides the ideal blank canvas for functions, events, product
launches, fashion parades, exhibitions, photo shoots, video clips,
weddings, parties, anything you can imagine. Light space will also
provide catering service with a range of menus for various application
and budgets like as cocktail, sandwich, snacks etc.
Beautifully prepared food alone can appeal to the senses of taste, smell, sight, and perhaps even touch. It provides something special for different type of functions for wedding different things, for birthday different, for seminar different just like this. If you doesn’t like to hire venue than you can organize event at home or other place because of reason budget but you will need more arrangements but at venue you doesn’t need any arrangement owner will do own self with some extra or same money. Wedding function special for couples and corporate function special and important for company so company can motivate to their employee, birthday is mostly special for children, some cultural activities function for know culture.
Venue Brisbane is especially for functions. Brisbane is a city of venues where many types of present. Every venue shows their different look and everything different from other. Everyone is different from each other by some ways. Depending on venue size and duration, the venue manager and their staff may need the use of a telephone. One office is necessary in venue where all controls will be. But hire venue only that time when event shall be held at night time because at night time view or scene of venue is very fantastic, mind blowing and heart attractive.
Surf events is incredibly popular in Australia and it can seem like everyone is an expert, but in fact even the pros had to start somewhere. Here are some things to consider if you want to take up surfing.
Where to go
As a beginner you may want to start with some of the easier surf beaches. Setting out for the first time on Bell’s Beach, home of the annual Rip Curl Pro Surf competition, might not be the best move.
Whichever part of Australia you are in, doing some research to find out your nearest gentle surf beach is a good idea.
Some examples are: Bondi Beach in Sydney, Seven Mile Beach near Byron Bay, NSW, Noosa’s Main Beach in Queensland, Back Beach near Lancelin in WA or Cape Bridgewater on The Great Ocean Road.
How to learn
You may be lucky enough to have friends who are not only fantastic surfers, but also great teachers and have the time, will and patience to devote to your new pursuit.
Failing that, taking a class at a surf school might be your best
option. At a surf school, they will brief you on the surf and safety
rules and take you through your paces from paddling to catching waves
and standing. Some claim they’ll have you up on a board, surfing by the
end of lesson one! They will also give you the opportunity to try
different conditions and hone your skills as you go.
Classes can last from a couple of hours to longer, often in small groups of around 6 people or you can choose to have a private lesson. Normally you would sign up for a number of lessons to get to the point where you are confident enough to enjoy surfing with your friends. The pricing generally varies depending on the time of year, with the more expensive high season being from December through to March.
What you’ll need
If you choose to learn from a surf school, they will normally provide all the equipment you need, a surfboard, a wetsuit and even sun block on occasion, as well as making sure you know what you need to in order to keep safe on the surf.
Safety is an important consideration, so if you’re heading out with friends for the first time, make sure you understand the rules of that beach, what and where to avoid and what to do if you get into trouble. Surfing is an exhilarating and fun sport which can be also be safe with a certain amount of respect for the ocean and your own capabilities.
