From January 2024, early childhood teachers (ECTs) in training can complete a practicum exchange program. Candidates will be able to register and search for exchange opportunities on a dedicated website.
On this page:
Overview
Practicum exchanges can foster:
- diverse experience and knowledge
- networking and support opportunities
- skill and knowledge transfer.
In 2023–24 the department will coordinate up to 50 practicum exchanges.
How it works
The department will launch a dedicated website in October 2023 that will:
- allow services and educators to submit expressions of interest
- allow services and educators to connect with each other
- provide information and case studies detailing how exchanges could work.
The department will engage with universities to build support for this program.
We anticipate the first exchanges will start in early 2024.
From 2024–25 to 2026–27, participants undertaking an exchange in a rural or remote area can apply for an allowance of up to $1,500. More details to come.
Eligibility
Practicum exchanges will be open to ECTs who are studying:
- certificate III
- diploma
- initial teacher education course.
Postgraduate courses are not eligible.
How to apply
The practicum exchange website will launch in early 2024. On the site services and educators can:
- register their interest in a practicum exchange
- connect with interested parties
- read information and case studies detailing how exchanges could work.
We anticipate the first exchanges will start in early 2024.
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