School Education

The Department’s Information and Referral Service

This service provides general information on Victorian education and schools, including term dates, special education events, school enrolment, school policy, health and wellbeing issues and financial support, as well as teacher qualifications and legislation.

Call: 1800 809 834 or (03) 9637 2222

Hours: 9.00am - 12.00noon; 1.00pm - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

You can also contact this service by email: edline@edumail.vic.gov.au

Parentline

Parents throughout Victoria can contact this support line for private and anonymous counselling, information and referrals in regard to their children between birth and 18 years old. 

Parentline is staffed by professionally trained counsellors who can discuss a wide range of topics with you, from sleep issues and child behaviours to school bullying and domestic violence.

Call: 13 22 89

Hours: 8.00am - midnight, Monday to Friday; 10.00am - 10.00pm, Saturday and Sunday

For more information, see: Parentline

Finding a school

To find contact details for your school, or schools in your area, see: Find an early childhood service or school.

Working in schools

For information on careers and working in schools, see Employment and Payroll