- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 8 Aug 2025
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Fresh safety measures across the early childhood sector
Critical work continues to improve the safety and wellbeing of children in early childhood education and care.
Early Childhood Workforce Register
Service providers receiving kindergarten funding must update the Early Childhood Workforce Register by 29 August 2025.
Early Childhood Education and Care Connect+ Workforce and Wellbeing Forum
The event brought early childhood education professionals from across the state together to explore workforce and wellbeing topics.
Early Childhood Educators' Day
Celebrate the vital work educators do every day to shape young minds, spark curiosity and make learning fun, on 3 September 2025.
Using the Early Childhood Workforce Retention Guide
Our guide includes service-level strategies and practices to support workforce wellbeing and improve staff retention.
2025 Annual Kindergarten Census
All funded kindergarten services must enter their attendance data in the Kindergarten Information Management System by 19 September 2025.
Early Years Assessment and Learning Tool mid-year intake
Apply by 29 August 2025 to gain access and help teachers and educators at your service better understand children’s unique strengths, interests and abilities.
Applications open for Building Blocks Inclusion grants
Upgrade early childhood buildings and facilities to make them more accessible and inclusive for children of all abilities.
Information sharing and MARAM reforms
Access updated resources and the Child Link system and complete training to build your understanding of the reforms.
Updated Koorie Kids Shine communications resource
Use our resource kit to help promote early childhood education to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Collection of surplus Kinder Kits
Services with 4 or more spare kits should contact the department.
Improvements make Transition Learning and Development Statements faster and easier, helping the transition to primary school
Find out how you can streamline the transition to primary school by using information gathered through the Early Years Assessment and Learning Tool.
Supports for early career teachers and educators
Register to take part in the End-to-End Program Communities of Practice.
The journey to excellence
How Melton Montessori Early Learning Centre created lasting change for children, families and staff and inspired others.
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