- Date:
- 29 Aug 2025
Department of Education 2025–2029 Strategic Plan
The 2025–2029 Strategic Plan (PDF, 4.7MB) articulates our commitment to implementing new and continuing transformational reforms. This year our plan reflects our focus on prioritising self-determination for First Nations children and young people, and strengthening cultural safety.
Acknowledgement of Country
The department proudly acknowledges Victoria’s First Nations communities as the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands, waters and skies, and pays respect to all Elders past and present.
We recognise First Nations people as Victoria’s first educators, artists and scientists, and we value the ongoing contribution of First Nations people and communities to Victorian life and how this enriches us all.
We also commit to work together to deliver the Victorian Government’s commitment to self-determination, Truth and Treaty.
Language statement
Throughout this publication the terms ‘Koorie’ or ‘First Nations’ are used to refer to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Use of the terms ‘Aboriginal’ or ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’ are retained in the names of programs and data references.
Message from the Secretary
The Secretary’s introduction to the Strategic Plan.
Department overview
What we do and who we work with.
Strategic direction
Our vision, outcomes and objectives.
Guiding principles and values
This section describes the department’s guiding principles and the Victorian Public Sector values.
Operating environment, key challenges, and opportunities
This section describes our operating environment, challenges, and opportunities.
Strategic reforms
This section outlines our key strategic reforms in education.
Focus areas and foundations
This section describes our initiatives and key activities, aligned to our focus areas and foundations.
How we measure our success
This section provides information on our objective indicators and performance measures.
Appendix – Financial and asset outlook
This section provides information about the department's financial and asset outlook.
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