Selmar Institute of Education - RTO 121531

Aged care isn't one size fits all. In Australia, support comes in a few different forms: home care, residential care, respite care, and restorative care, each designed to meet different needs.

Behind all of it is a skilled workforce, and that's where Selmar comes in.

Meet Alexander, one of our recent graduates who completed his Certificate III in Individual Support, with guidance and support from his trainer Cris, every step of the way. Congratulations Alexander on this incredible milestone. ✨

Komal Panchal recently visited Goodstart Early Learning in Plumpton, NSW, to celebrate Mahalia on completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. 👏

Mahalia has shown real dedication throughout her studies, building the skills and confidence to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families every day.

Congratulations, Mahalia. Your commitment to early childhood education is inspiring, and we can't wait to see where your career takes you next.

🎉 The response has been amazing, our first class is nearly at capacity!

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There's nothing quite like celebrating a milestone in person.

Last month, the Selmar team packed up and headed to Wagga Wagga to celebrate our Certificate III in Individual Support cohort, a group of trainees who have worked hard to build real skills for real careers in ageing support.

Seeing the pride on their faces made the trip more than worth it. These are the moments that remind us why we do this.

Thank you to - Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care for partnering with us to bring this cohort to life. And to every trainee who completed the course, congratulations. Your community is lucky to have you. ✨

Real skills. Real scenarios. Real impact.

Our aged care simulation day with Trainer Michelle had learners building confidence and preparing for meaningful careers in care 💙

Did you complete training with us in 2025? If so, you may be invited to participate in the National Student Outcomes Survey, Australia’s largest survey of VET students.

Check your mobile, email or letter box for your survey invitation from the SOS team. To complete the survey, click on the link in your survey invitation or go to www.ncver.edu.au/sos/login and enter the login code provided.

Completing this survey will help to improve training courses and programs, and help students like yourself to make better decisions about their training options.

Make sure to complete your survey early for more chances to WIN a share of the prize draw!

Invitations will be sent to eligible students from June 2026. Find out more: www.ncver.edu.au/sos

FINALIST 2026 NSW TRAINING AWARDS 🏆

We are thrilled to announce that Jessica was selected as a Finalist for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the 2026 NSW Training Awards!

This award honours students who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their vocational training while contributing meaningfully to their communities and Jessica embodies every bit of that.

💬 In the words of her Trainer, Komal:

"I am very pleased to have Jessica as my learner. She demonstrated passion and dedication towards her work and study. Her respectful demeanour, calmness, and warmth are truly admirable. She showed a strong curiosity to learn, sought support whenever needed, and successfully completed her Cert III with competence and commitment."

A working mum of three, Jessica brings empathy, patience and strong communication skills to everything she does. She has grown in confidence throughout her training, supporting children with additional needs and building genuine relationships with families and colleagues.

Jessica is proud to embed her Aboriginal culture into her work, creating safe and inclusive spaces for children to connect with cultural practices. She is passionate about advocacy, early intervention and making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Everyone here at Selmar Institute of Education couldn't be prouder of you! Congratulations! ✨ Catalyst Education

Selmar has moved! 🎉

Selmar Institute of Education is now based at Level 4, 100 Dorcas Street, Southbank VIC 3006.

It’s business as usual, we’re simply working from a fresh new space behind the scenes. A big thank you to Kings Business Park for the beautiful facility and for supporting a smooth transition into our new office.

A huge well done to three dedicated learners from Tenterfield Care Centre who have successfully completed their CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support.

Balancing work and study is no small achievement, and your commitment to developing your skills in the aged care sector is truly inspiring. Your hard work will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you care for every day 💙

A special thank you to Cris their Trainer and Assessor, whose guidance and support throughout the journey has helped make this success possible 🙌