About the Author

Aalia Hussein
Instructional Designer and Writer

Imaginative and inventive, Aalia is etrainu’s resident writer. She has a passion for weaving words together and storytelling. She’s in charge of etrainu’s content, creating engaging and immersive experiences across learning and marketing.

If you want to stay in the know with memes, she’s your go-to girl. Beyond pop culture, Aalia enjoys a good cup of tea and a riveting read.

Articles by this author

Unpacking the Changes to NDIS Legislation

On 3 October 2024, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) saw a number of changes come into effect.

5 Tips to Motivate Staff to Complete Training

Your staff aren’t completing the training. This is a concern that we hear from some of our customers. So what can be done? Here are our top five tips to motivate your staff about training.

Understanding classification in parasports

Classification in Parasports is a process that ensures fair competition by grouping athletes with similar impairments together. Athletes must be evaluated and assigned a Sport Class and Sport Class Status to compete.

Inclusivity in Sports: How can we drive participation in parasports?

In anticipation of the Paralympic Games, we were interested in exploring why participation rates remain low and how people with disability participate in specific sports.

How much does an Olympian earn?

Gold medals, glory, and greatness. Those are the images that come to mind when we think of the Olympic Games. But how much do Australian Olympians actually earn?

Understanding Star Ratings in Aged Care

Aged Care Star Ratings provide a benchmark for older people to make decisions about their care and the aged care homes they wish to access.

Maintaining compliance as an NDIS provider

As part of your obligations under the NDIS, you also need to meet certain requirements to maintain your compliance. Let’s explore this.

What Are The Changes To The Aged Care Quality Standards?

The strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards seek to ensure that older people receive person-centred care that upholds their dignity and rights. Let's go through the changes.

2024/25 Federal Budget Breakdown: NDIS and Aged Care

On Tuesday, 14 May, the Albanese government announced its third budget in its tenure, this time for the 2024-25 financial year - here's what it means for the NDIS and aged care.

How much does an NDIS Audit Cost?

If you’re a disability services provider looking to register with the NDIS, you may have a lot of questions. What is the process? What are the benefits? How much are the costs?

How to Become an NDIS Provider

Following the results from the 2023 NDIS Review, all disability service providers will now be required to register with the NDIS. So, how do you become an NDIS-registered service provider? We’ve broken it down for you in five simple steps.

Understanding Learning Ecosystems

In the training and education world, a learning ecosystem is a dynamic and interconnected network of people, content, technology, leadership, and culture designed to support and enhance learning.

Work-Life Balance As A Disability Support Worker

Work-life balance involves managing the demands of work and family/personal life. It means having clear lines between work and home life so that we can focus on different aspects of our lives.

Breaking Down the NDIS Review: 5 Key Takeaways

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) released its NDIS Review on Thursday, 7 December 2023. Here are 5 key takeaways from the Review.

The Value of Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace

Our mental wellbeing has a profound impact on our ability to thrive, both personally and professionally. And with most of us spending a significant portion of our lives at work, it's crucial that we prioritise mental health in the workplace.‍

Pitfalls of Managing Your Learning Content and How to Avoid Them with a Course Controller

Compliance requirements are constantly changing, which makes updating courses a necessity. Each time you want to update a course on your LMS, you would need to repeat the entire upload process again.This is where a course controller can help.

5 Things I Learned at the etrainu Hack Day

It was Hack Day at etrainu! Here are five things our writer, Aalia Hussein, learned from the day.

How etrainu's Reporting is Helping Sports Meet Their Participation Funding Requirements

It can be tricky for national sporting organisations (NSOs) to report key data to the Australian Sports Commission. Here’s where etrainu comes in.

CPD Requirements Under the Nursing and Midwifery Standards

CPD points, or Continuous Professional Development points, are crucial to maintaining your skills, knowledge, and competencies in your professional career.

Revised High Intensity Support Skills Descriptors

As of 1 February, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission’s updated High Intensity Support Skills Descriptors have come into effect.

What an NDIS audit means for your participants

In this article, we will explore how the audit process affects participants and the role of service providers and support persons during the audit.

2023 LMS Trends Guide

Do you use an eLearning platform, or think about using one? Then, you need to know all about the latest trends and statistics in the Learning Management System (LMS) industry to keep ahead of the curve.

What are the benefits of an LMS?

When you hear the words education and learning, you probably think of a classroom and textbooks. And when you think of technology, apps, smartphones, computers, and other technological devices spring to mind.

The benefits of a diverse workplace

Diversity. Inclusion. These buzzwords are a hot topic today. But what do they mean? And why are they important in the workplace? Let’s find out.

A List of NDIS-Approved Auditors in Your Area

You’ve got your paperwork sorted, you’ve registered to be an NDIS provider, and now you need to get your audit done. But who do you go to for the audit?

5 Steps to Passing Your NDIS Audit

It can be daunting to learn about your responsibilities with the NDIS and how you can prepare to make sure you meet their requirements and expectations.

Catheter Care 101: A Breakdown Of Catheters and How They Work

This article looks at catheters in detail, including the types of catheters, and the role support workers play in catheter care.

End of 2021 changes to the NDIS Practice Standards

In November, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) made a few changes to the Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. We’ve broken them down for you in this article.

Safety first!

Staying safe, being safe, working safely—safety has always been something that everyone needs to be aware of and do. But do you know all there is to know about safety? 

Top 10 Questions To Ask Your LMS Provider

So you’ve matched with your LMS Provider, but now you want to get to know them a little better.