Virtual Personal Management

We’re hiring!

VPM In Home Care is seeking a Recruitment & Educational Lead & Compliance Officer to join our team.

This is a pivotal role at the centre of service delivery—supporting educators, strengthening compliance, and driving quality outcomes for families who rely on In Home Care.

If you’re ready to step into a role that is both strategic and meaningful within a highly specialised part of the ECEC sector, we want to hear from you.

📩 Apply now: [email protected]

We are Hiring!

Are you passionate about working with children and looking for a rewarding role in early childhood education?
We’re on the lookout for dedicated educators to join our amazing team at VPM!

ST KILDA
Wednesday and Thursday
9:30am - 8:30pm
2 year old
Start ASAP

WOODEND
2-3 shifts per week
3pm - 9pm
10 year old
School pick up required
Start ASAP

Requirements: Qualification (or studying) in early childhood education, WWCC, Police check, First Aid & CPR, industry experience.

The hourly pay rate is $36.90 - $41.55 per hour, with superannuation paid on top of these rates and covered by VPM's insurance and work cover.

For more information, please call the VPM office on 03-55 62 6070 or email your CV to [email protected]

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National Sorry Day – Reflecting, Listening and Learning Together

Today is National Sorry Day, a time to acknowledge and reflect on the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples affected by the Stolen Generations.

Within early childhood, National Sorry Day can be approached in gentle and age-appropriate ways that focus on kindness, compassion, belonging and respect for others.

As educators and families, we help children build understanding through the values we model every day — listening, caring for one another, including others and working together in respectful ways.

Simple ways families can acknowledge National Sorry Day
• Read stories that celebrate connection, family and belonging
• Talk about kindness, fairness and caring for others
• Spend time together reflecting on what it means to help people feel safe and included
• Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through art, music and storytelling

Helpful resources
• Narragunnawali – early childhood reconciliation and learning resources
https://www.narragunnawali.org.au
• Reconciliation Australia – information about National Sorry Day
https://www.reconciliation.org.au
• ABC Kids – Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories and educational content for children
https://www.abc.net.au/abckids

National Sorry Day reminds us of the importance of empathy, respect and working together to create safe and inclusive communities for all children and families.

Home - Reconciliation Australia Reconciliation Australia’s vision is for a just, equitable and reconciled Australia.

Outdoor Classroom Day – Learning Beyond Four Walls

Today is Outdoor Classroom Day, a celebration of the many benefits outdoor play and learning experiences provide for children.

Outdoor environments encourage children to explore, create, problem-solve and connect with the world around them. Whether it’s climbing, digging, collecting leaves or simply sitting in the sunshine, meaningful learning often happens outside.

Spending time outdoors also supports children’s physical wellbeing, confidence, emotional regulation and creativity.

Simple ways families can get involved
• Go on a nature walk and talk about what you can see and hear
• Create outdoor art using sticks, leaves or flowers
• Read stories outside or enjoy picnic lunches together
• Encourage messy play, movement and exploration
• Allow children uninterrupted time outdoors to follow their interests

Helpful resources
• Nature Play Australia – outdoor play ideas and inspiration
https://natureplay.org.au
• Raising Children Network – outdoor play and development
https://raisingchildren.net.au

Outdoor play is not just recreation — it is an important part of children’s learning, wellbeing and development.

NaturePlay Australia | Play Outdoors Home page for Nature Play Australia. Nature Play Australia is an alliance of not-for-profit associations established to increase the time Australian children spend in unstructured play outdoors and in nature.

We are Hiring!

Are you passionate about working with children and looking for a rewarding role in early childhood education?

We’re on the lookout for dedicated educators to join our amazing team at VPM!

ST KILDA
Wednesday and Thursday
9:30am - 8:30pm
2 year old
Start ASAP

WOODEND
2-3 shifts per week
3pm - 9pm
10 year old
School pick up required
Start ASAP

Requirements: Qualification (or studying) in early childhood education, WWCC, Police check, First Aid & CPR, industry experience.

The hourly pay rate is $36.90 - $41.55 per hour, with superannuation paid on top of these rates and covered by VPM's insurance and work cover.

For more information, please call the VPM office on 03-55 62 6070 or email your CV to [email protected]

Tag your friends! – Someone you know might be perfect for this opportunity!

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UN Global Road Safety Week – Keeping Children Safe

This week is UN Global Road Safety Week, a global campaign raising awareness about the importance of safe roads, safe behaviours and protecting children and families in our communities.

For young children, road safety begins with simple everyday learning. Holding hands near roads, using car restraints correctly, wearing helmets and learning to stop and look before crossing are all important habits that help keep children safe.

Simple ways families can support road safety
• Model safe behaviours around roads and crossings
• Talk to children about stopping, looking and listening before crossing
• Ensure children are correctly restrained in vehicles
• Wear helmets when riding bikes or scooters
• Practise safe routines during walks, school drop-offs and outings

Helpful resource
• Kidsafe Australia – road safety resources for families
https://kidsafe.com.au
https://kidsafe.com.au/car-road-safety/

Road safety education starts early, and the small lessons children learn today can help protect them for life.

Car and Road Safety | kidsafe Australia Car and Road Safety In Australia, Transport injuries are the most common cause of child injury death and second most common cause of injury related hospital admission for children aged 0 to 14 years. The good news is that you can reduce the risk of road trauma for children. The Kidsafe resources bel...

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We are Hiring! - WOODEND ROLE

Are you passionate about working with children and looking for a rewarding role in early childhood education?
We’re on the lookout for dedicated educators to join our amazing team at VPM!

WOODEND
2-3 shifts per week
3pm - 9pm
11 year old
School pick up required
Start ASAP

Requirements: Qualification (or studying) in early childhood education, WWCC, Police check, First Aid & CPR, industry experience.

The hourly pay rate is $36.90 - $41.55 per hour, with superannuation paid on top of these rates and covered by VPM's insurance and work cover.

For more information, please call the VPM office on 03-55 62 6070 or email your CV to [email protected]

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World Hand Hygiene Day – Small Habits, Big Protection

Today is World Hand Hygiene Day, a simple but important reminder that clean hands help keep children, families and communities safe.

Good hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illness. For young children, learning to wash their hands properly is a key life skill that supports their health and wellbeing.

Simple ways families can support hand hygiene
• Wash hands before eating and after using the bathroom
• Use soap and water and wash for at least 20 seconds
• Make it fun by singing a short song while washing
• Model good habits so children can learn through observation
• Talk about why clean hands help keep everyone healthy

Helpful resources
• Healthdirect – handwashing and hygiene
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/hand-washing

• Raising Children Network – hygiene habits for children
https://raisingchildren.net.au/search?query=hand+washing

https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/parenting-in-pictures/hand-washing-in-pictures

By building simple routines like handwashing, we help children develop lifelong habits that protect their health and support those around them.

Hand-washing for kids and teens: in pictures Hand-washing is one of the best ways to prevent illness. Wash after sneezing, coughing, blowing your nose, going to the toilet or being in public places.

International Compost Awareness Week – Small Changes, Big Impact

From 3rd to 9th May, we celebrate International Compost Awareness Week — a great opportunity to explore how simple actions can make a positive impact on our environment.

Composting helps reduce waste and turns food scraps into nutrient-rich soil, supporting healthier gardens and a healthier planet. It’s also a wonderful way to introduce children to sustainability in a hands-on, meaningful way.

Simple ways families can get involved

• Start a small compost bin or worm farm at home
• Collect fruit and vegetable scraps and talk about where they go
• Use compost to grow herbs or plants together
• Explore what can and can’t be composted
• Encourage children to be part of the process

Helpful resources

• Compost Australia – home composting guides
https://compost.org.au

• Planet Ark – reducing food waste at home
https://planetark.org

• Sustainability Victoria – composting and food waste tips
https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au

By introducing simple sustainability practices, we help children understand how their actions can care for the world around them.

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