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    Programs and services for Aboriginal children and their families.

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    Support participation with families and communities in the early years.

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    Resources, training and programs to support children with disabilities and additional needs.

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Prep starts school with a new friend

At Footscray West Primary School, Molly is about to start her first year of Prep at ‘big school’ and Grade 5 student Clara is here to help.

Prepping for Prep

The start of school is just around the corner and it’s an exciting time for all children at Princes Hill Kindergarten.

Celebrating excellence at the Victorian Early Years Awards

Shining a light on the inspiring work of early childhood professionals across the state.

Victorian Training Award helps Miranda make a difference

Winning a Victorian Training Award has opened up ‘great opportunities’ for Miranda Edwards.

Students learn local Aboriginal language from Uncle Locky

Uncle Locky Eccles is teaching kindergarten students in Warrnambool Peek Wooroong, the local Aboriginal language.

Aboriginal language programs available for more schools and kinders

Schools and early childhood services across Victoria are teaching Aboriginal languages with the support of Aboriginal teachers, Elders and communities.

A rewarding career at Athol Road Kindergarten

Athol Road Kindergarten teachers Rhiannon Williams and Anita McDonnell had a simple reason to pursue an early childhood career: the children.

More than 100 ways to celebrate Children's Week

Cooking, gardening, meeting reptiles and bugs, magic and plenty of playtime – Children’s Week is full of activities across Victoria

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