With Sick Happens, Educators are upskilled to respond to everyday illness with confidence, consistency, and open communication. When your team knows *exactly* what to do when children are sick (and why), families feel reassured, they trust you, and your service runs smoothly, together.
Managing Illness in Early Childhood Education
Be ready for sick days, not just the emergencies
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Picking up where first aid stops, learn to manage everyday childhood illness with confidence
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From coughs to mystery rashes, and fevers to those “It’s just teething, right?” chats... you’ve seen it all. Balancing sick children, overwhelmed families, and exhausted staff can feel like an impossible task.
That’s where Managing Illness in Early Childhood Education steps in. Because it’s not the one-off emergencies causing chaos. It’s the relentless, everyday sicknesses that turn your service into a germ battleground.
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KEY OBJECTIVES

PREVENT AND MANAGE ILLNESS WITH EASE
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Learn how illnesses spread, apply evidence-based infection control strategies, and make hygiene routines easier. This leads to fewer sick days for everyone = healthier, safer, happier service.

KNOW WHAT TO DO: WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK
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Understand when it's time to send children home + how to manage symptoms whilst keeping everyone safe. No more stressful decision-making: just clear, practical guidance that removes any confusion.

CLEAR POLICIESÂ = LESS STRESS + FRICTION
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Consistent, evidence-based and well-communicated policies keep staff and families on the same page. This reduces friction, frustration, and confusion.Â

Hi. I'm Penny.
Paediatric Registered Nurse & Founder of Sick Happens
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As early childhood educators, you're juggling little learners, ever-changing policies & guidelines, and those “please come pick up your sick child” calls. It can feel all consuming and overwhelming. But, you don’t have to do it alone.
With nearly 15 years of experience as a Paediatric Nurse, a Master’s degree, and two boys who’ve been through the germ-fest of early learning themselves, I’m passionate about helping Directors and Educators feel confident managing childhood illness—because First Aid stops at emergencies, but illness happens every day.
I’ve taken my years of hands-on nursing and parenting experience, and bundled them into practical, easy-to-implement strategies designed specifically for the early learning environment.
The goal? To build confident, capable Educators who feel empowered to keep children safe, support families, and stop illness from derailing the day. Because when Educators are prepared, children thrive—and everyone breathes a little easier.

This is not your average corporate training.
No panic.
No policy puzzles.
Just practical PD that helps Educators know exactly what to do when illness hits.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
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1. Understand Why Children Are Prone to Illness
2. Assess & Troubleshoot Symptoms of Illness
3. Manage Illness with Isolation and Escalation Pathways
4. Prevent Illness via Infection Control
5. Communicate to Achieve Consistency & Compliance
Flexible Options To Suit Your Professional Development Needs
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We understand that every Educator and Early Learning Service has unique needs, so we offer flexible options to access our Managing Illness in Early Childhood Education course.
Whether you're an individual looking to upskill or a Director seeking to empower your entire team, we’ve got you covered! With either choice, you’re unlocking access to valuable, real-world guidance that empowers both individual educators and entire teams. You’ll be taking an active role in creating a safer, healthier environment for children AND staff, while building confidence in managing illness effectively.
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Option 1:Â INDIVIDUAL ACCESS
For educators who want an instant and self-paced option to expand their skills.
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âś…Â 6-month access to the full course content.
âś… Learn at your own pace, whenever it suits your schedule.
âś…Â Gain practical skills and confidence to manage childhood illness in your care.
âś… Access to all course downloads.Â
âś…Â Certificate provided at the completion of all modules.Â
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Investment Details:
$299 one time fee (inc GST)
6 months access.
No lock in contracts.
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Option 2:Â SERVICE ACCESS
For services committed to providing consistent and high-quality training.
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âś…Â 12 months unlimited access means no time pressure to complete modules.Â
✅ Cost effective option knowing new staff can up skill at no extra cost.
✅ No staff number limits means across the board consistency and equality.
âś… Access to all course downloads.Â
âś… Certificate provided upon completion for all validated staff members.Â
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Investment Details:
$2999 one time fee (inc GST)
12 months access.Â
No lock in contracts.Â
PURCHASE NOWÂ Your team deserves more than panic and policy puzzles.
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This isn’t just another tick-the-box compliance course. It’s engaging, practical training that helps educators make informed decisions, communicate confidently with families, and reduce outbreaks — so your service can run smoothly, even during sick season.
By investing in illness management skills, you’re not only meeting best-practice guidelines — you’re building a stronger, more resilient team that shares responsibility for keeping children, staff, and families healthy.
While first aid training is essential, managing everyday childhood illness is just as critical. This PD course equips your team with the knowledge to confidently respond to illness, reduce stress, and create a healthier, more collaborative environment — all while supporting your service's commitment to high-quality care and continuous professional learning under the NQS.
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Discover how this course ties into all seven of the quality learning areas ⬇️
Quality Area 1 – Educational Program and Practice
Quality Area 2 – Children’s Health and Safety
Quality Area 3 – Physical Environment
Quality Area 4 – Staffing Arrangements
Quality Area 5 – Relationships with Children
Quality Area 6 – Collaborative Partnerships with Families
Quality Area 7 – Governance and Leadership


FAQs
Who should complete this training?
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Do staff receive a certificate?
Is this different to basic first aid?
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Still unsure?
Let's chat.
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Not sure if this course is the perfect fit for you and your team? Don't sweat it. Click the link below, share your details, and Penny will be in touch to answer your questions, talk it through, and help you figure out the best plan to suit your specific needs.
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