Financial support to study and work in early childhood
Financial support is available for people looking for a rewarding career in the early childhood sector.
Getting started in the early childhood sector
Starting your career in early childhood? This introductory guide covers what you need to know, including exciting opportunities, lucrative incentives and supports to help you career thrive.
Move to Victoria to teach kindergarten
If you're qualified early childhood teacher, there's a job waiting for you in Victoria. Access generous incentives, relocation support, and learn about migration and registration.
Professional development and career support
Discover personalised coaching, specialised training, and financial support to elevate your early childhood career. Dive into leadership programs, stay updated on industry changes, and join exclusive events for professional growth.
Guidance and resources
Kindergarten Sector Guide
Key information about the Best Start, Best Life reforms, and the support available for children to access and participate in kindergarten programs.
Health, safety and wellbeing in early childhood services
Requirements and guidance for keeping children safe in early childhood services.
Learning in the early years
Information for early childhood professionals about learning in the early years.
Running an early childhood service
Industry regulation, assessment and rating, and requirements for running a service.
Early Childhood Update
Using Arrival to support attendance
The new purpose-built system includes functionality to enable sessional services to collect and report attendance data.
Planning for emergencies in early education services
Review your Emergency Management Plan in preparation for the high-risk weather season in 2025-26.
Information-sharing training and how to access Child Link
New eLearns are available to further support your understanding of the information-sharing reforms and how to access Child Link.
International Day of Play
Celebrate the power of play and recognise its role in children’s development and wellbeing, on 11 June 2025.
Free promotional resources available online
Find out how you can access downloadable and printed materials to display at your service.
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