'We are not babysitters, we are educators': Two Filipinas break misconceptions in Childcare, named WA Training Awards finalists

Key Points

• Anelie Libalib and Giselle Vergara Malana both work as assistant educators at Goldfields Child Care Centre and completed their Certificate and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care at Central Regional TAFE.
• They hope their achievement highlights the growing contribution of international students in Australia’s education sector and the dedication of early childhood educators who go beyond basic care to foster children’s development and learning.
• The WA Training Awards are presented by the Government of Western Australia through the Department of Training and Workforce Development. The awards night will be held on 20 September.