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With the sad passing of Jane McGrath our thoughts go out to the family, some of whom support Governess Australia. 

 

The news of Jane passing touched my heart as parts of my family and close friends have recently entered the fight against breast cancer.  Please make an effort to think of those around you and help out with the good work the foundation is doing.

 

Lee-Anne, Governess Australia
 

Start at this page to find out more information about all aspects of employing governesses and education children in rural areas

 

Go to this to pages to find out more information about being a governess and all aspects of the lifestyle. 
 
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In Australia governesses supervise lessons provided by various schools of distance education.  Often our work places are in isolated regions, on pastoral stations.  Each day a governess heads to the ‘schoolroom’, which could be a caravan, cottage or a boat, to supervise the children.  Govies are a unique part of remote Australia.

 

Governesses Australia was an initiative of three different School of the Air governess groups from around Australia.  We aim to network Govies across Australia, to gain recognition and unity.

 

Governess Australia is dedicated to supporting families, governesses and childcare workers in the Australian Outback. Governess Australia's JobBoard offers employment advertising service, the Schoolhouse gives advice and links to help in your profession and the Grapevine provides a social network for living in the outback.  There are many other parts which help support and network the Distance Education and rural community.

 

 
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More Photo's on the photo page...    Would love to receive pictures of your good ideas and schoolrooms. 

 

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What's in each area of 'Governess Australia'

The JobBoard ..... Check out the Governessing Positions and Govie Resumes up on our site.  Look at the Job Agencies and Registers and Major Companies page for other places to advertise your job or resume or look for jobs.  Fill in the Register forms for your own position or resume. 

The Schoolhouse ...... This is an area for all home tutor whether they be mothers or paid supervisors.  We have lots of online dictionary, and other info search sites.  We have info on Classroom Management, Timetables/Planners, all the subject areas, games and Computers Plus (includes advice on checking emails, etc.) Plus loads more, don't forget to email in your own ideas.

The Grapevine ....      Roll Call for present and past govo's to help create history.  Social Calendar to record all your favourite events.  Shop Outback is a list of some good shops to visit online, as well as our favourite offline ones.  A Day in the life of.. is stories from govo's about their days, I would love to have your story.  Poetry Corner for all those funny little ditties out we write while working. 

Outback Govies .... This a social and professional group connecting governesses across Australia.  You can ask any question to this group of people you have about governessing, you can share a joke, you can share great websites and tips that you have about governessing, and you can ask about jobs and govies available. Join out yahoo group 'Outback Govies'  you can have the email go to your own email address, you do not need a yahoo email address but you do need a yahoo username and password.  You can leave messages, ask advice and give advice on what goes on in your schoolroom.  Keep in touch with other people in the outback.  

Photo Page ...  Photo's from schoolrooms and ideas from you

Parents Page ...  Starting place for parent to find out any information about governessing and education children in the outback.

Govie Page ...  Starting place for current govies or people interested to find out any information about governessing and the outback.

Donations & About Us ...  

Feedback & Contact Us ....         Feedback is always needed good and bad.   If you have a problem or question go here.

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