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MANAGING ILLNESS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Picking up where first aid stops, this practical, evidence-informed illness management training is for all early childhood educators and directors.

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THE GAP NOBODY TALKS ABOUT

You've got the first aid certificate. You've read the Staying Healthy Guidelines. You know the NQS and EYLF inside out.

And yet, when a child walks in looking off, or a parent rings to say their child vomited once but seems fine now, or a rash appears after lunch and you're not sure if it's concerning or not, you're still figuring it out as you go.

That's not a failure of effort. It's a gap in training.

First aid covers the big-maybe-moments. The accidents. The emergencies. The hope-it-never-happens events.

Everyday childhood illness is different. It's not a maybe. It's not an emergency. It's inevitable, and it happens in your service every single day, with or without a clear protocol to follow.

WHY THIS COURSE EXISTS

This course doesn't replace the Staying Healthy Guidelines. It bridges the gap between policy and practice, making your requirements achievable in the messy, grey, ever-changing reality of an early childhood service.

STAYING HEALTHY GUIDELINES

THE WHAT

The guidelines outline what your requirements are. They tell you the standard you need to meet.

NQS + EYLF

THE WHY

The NQS and the EYLF define why you need to meet them. They establish the purpose and the obligation.

SICK HAPPENS

THE HOW

This PD training shows you how to implement it, so that you're not just compliant. You're exceeding.

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FROM THE FOUNDER

I'm an experienced Paediatric Nurse with 15+ years of clinical experience. I've sat with thousands of families in some of their most frightening moments, and I have two boys of my own who have certainly done their part in contributing to the daycare germ economy.

But here's what I kept noticing from the clinical side: educators were managing sick children every single day without any formal training to do it. Not because they didn't care. Because nobody had built the training that actually addressed it.

First aid covers emergencies and accidents. Allergy and asthma management has its own course. But everyday illness — the thing that walks through your door every morning — lives in a regulatory grey zone where every director writes their own policy and every educator figures it out as they go. The Staying Healthy Guidelines are incredible, yet Educators still feel confused everyday.

—  PENNY BLUNDEN, FOUNDER
WHAT'S INSIDE

Self-paced.

Evidence-informed.

Designed specifically for the messy-middle, grey-zone, daily-reality of the early childhood education and care sector.

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MORE THAN ILLNESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING

This isn't just ticking a professional development box. It's building something that makes your entire service run better.

A CONSISTENT FRAMEWORK 

Illness is handled the same way, by every educator, every time. No more differences in approach between staff or shifts.

A SHARED LANGUAGE

Between staff, between shifts, and between your service and the families you work with. Everyone saying the same thing.

A PROACTIVE CULTURE

That reduces burnout, minimises family conflict and protects children, before illness becomes a crisis.

SIMPLIFIED DECISION-MAKING

No more second-guessing. No more policy confusion. No more "I wasn't sure what to do so I just..."

A BRIDGE BETWEEN THE IDEAL & THE REAL

Where compliance, safety and teamwork meet the daily realities of limited staffing, family pushback and inevitable sickness.

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COMPLIANCE AND QUALITY

This course isn't just good professional development. It directly supports your service's obligations under the National Quality Standard. Assessors notice when your team is prepared, confident and consistent.

Quality Area 1 → 
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM & PRACTICE

Healthy children learn best. Confident educators can focus on teaching, not second-guessing health concerns.

Quality Area 2 → 
CHILDREN'S HEALTH & SAFETY

The heart of this course. Educators learn to prevent illness, recognise symptoms early and apply effective infection control. 

Quality Area 3 → 
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Reinforces hygiene and cleanliness practices that reduce the spread of illness throughout your service.

Quality Area 4 → 
STAFFING ARRANGEMENTS

Shared frameworks mean teams work with less stress and more confidence, even when sickness hits hard.

Quality Area 5 → 
RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN

Educators who respond calmly to health concerns build trust with children, even when they're unwell.

Quality Area 6 → 
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES

Gives educators the communication skills to turn difficult illness conversations into trust-building moments.

Quality Area 7 → 
GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP

Demonstrates your service's commitment to proactive health management, ongoing staff development and quality improvement — exactly what assessors look for.

THIS IS NOT AN RTO COURSE

This is practical, evidence-informed professional development — not a compliance checkbox. The Certificate of Completion is suitable for every educator's Professional Development Portfolio.

FLEXIBLE OPTIONS

Whether you're an individual educator looking to upskill, or a director investing in your entire team — there's an option for you.

FOR INDIVIDUAL EDUCATORS
UPSKILLING STARTS TODAY
 

$299

INC GST
ONE TIME FEE
NO LOCK-IN CONTRACTS

 

âś… 6-month access to all content

✅ Learn at your own pace

✅ Practical skills & confidence

✅ Access to all BONUS downloads

✅ Certificate of Completion for your PD Portfolio

INDIVIDUAL ACCESS
FOR WHOLE SERVICES
CONSISTENT TRAINING ACROSS THE WHOLE TEAM

 

$2999

INC GST
ONE TIME FEE
NO LOCK-IN CONTRACTS

 

✅ 12 month unlimited access

✅ No staff number limits

✅ New staff can upskill at no extra cost

✅ Access to all BONUS downloads

✅ Certificate of Completion for all validated staff

SERVICE ACCESS
 
MULTIPLE SERVICES?

Contact Penny directly for a customised quote → [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

QUESTIONS
WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THIS TRAINING?

Anyone who works with babies and children. Early childhood educators in public and private settings, room leaders, directors, nannies, au pairs, babysitters, and OOSH and after-school care coordinators. If children are in your care — and they get sick — this course is for you.

IS THIS DIFFERENT TO FIRST AID?

Very different. First aid covers accidents and emergencies → the maybe stuff. This course covers everyday childhood illness → the inevitable stuff. The fevers, the rashes, the dehydration, the grey areas first aid doesn't touch. Managing Illness in Early Childhood Education picks up exactly where first aid stops.

IS SICK HAPPENS AN RTO?

No. Sick Happens is not a Registered Training Organisation. This is valuable, practical professional development, not a compliance checkbox. The Certificate of Completion is suitable for your Professional Development Portfolio and demonstrates genuine upskilling in illness management.

DO STAFF RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE?

Yes. Every staff member who completes all modules receives a Certificate of Completion for their Professional Development Portfolio. 

IS THERE A STAFF NUMBER LIMIT FOR THE SERVICE ACCESS OPTION? 

No. All staff from your individual service can complete the training under the service licence, including new staff who join during the access period. All staff must have the same individual service email to verify.

ARE THERE ANY LOCK-IN CONTRACTS?

None. You pay once. No hidden fees. No automatic renewals.

DO YOU OFFER MULTI-SERVICE SUBSCRIPTIONS?

Yes — for organisations with multiple services, contact Penny directly for a customised quote 

[email protected]

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Penny responds to every enquiry personally. For multi-service subscriptions, bulk pricing, or anything else, please get in touch.