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Video: Three-Year-Old Kindergarten Twilight Seminar

Hear a panel of early childhood professionals discuss strategies to ensure children get the most out of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten, being rolled out in Victoria from next year

Respectful Relationships professional learning

Registrations are open for Respectful Relationships early childhood professional learning in 2020

Sharing is caring

Do you have some advice to share with new early childhood teachers and educators? We’d love to hear it.

Early Childhood Update in 2020

Your monthly Early Childhood Update will resume on 13 February, at which time we’ll be excited to celebrate the launch of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten.

Resources and grants

 Spotlight

Video: Aboriginal language program

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

Victorian Early Years Awards

The beautiful National Gallery of Victoria was buzzing last month, when on Tuesday 22 October the 14th annual Victorian Early Years Awards once again recognised the life-changing support early childhood services give to Victorian children and families.

Tips to help children get prepared for starting prep

With the end of 2019 fast approaching and the 2020 school year on the horizon, now is the time to start the conversation and ensure children are ready for prep next year.

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.

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