News and information

Celebrating the statewide launch of funded Three-Year-Old Kinder

This year, 3-year-old Victorian children have access to at least 5 hours of funded kinder

Kinder Kits for Three-Year-Old Kinder

Victorian children enrolled in funded Three-Year-Old Kindergarten this year will receive a fun-filled Kinder Kit

Have your say on the Transition Learning and Development Statement and other assessment tools

In Term 2 2022, focus groups will be held for early childhood teachers and Foundation teachers to share their views about the TLDS and other assessment tools used to share information when children transition from kindergarten to school

Support to become an early childhood teacher

Financial support in the form of scholarships is helping hundreds of Victorians to pursue a rewarding career as an early childhood teacher

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Resources and grants

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 Spotlight

Video: Aboriginal language program

See Aboriginal Elder Uncle Locky teaching his language to kindergarten children in Warrnambool.

Tips to help children get prepared for starting prep

Useful tips to offer parents on how to help their child be prepared and have a positive start to school.

Balnarring Pre-Schools commitment to teaching Aboriginal culture

The team at Balnarring Pre-School are providing the children in their service, as well as the wider community, with a connection to and understanding of Aboriginal culture.

Victorian Early Years Awards shine a light on Debney Meadows Primary school

Debney Meadows Primary school has been celebrated for its Oral Language Headstart program, which is helping our youngest children find their voice.

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