- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 3 Dec 2025
The Early Childhood Update e-newsletter is sent to early childhood teachers and workers, but is open to anyone interested in best practice in early years education and evidence-based teaching approaches. Subscribe here to receive the e-newsletter(opens in a new window).
Reflecting on 2025 and looking to the new year
Thank you for the commitment and professionalism shown during a year of challenges and achievement.
Early Childhood Workforce Register
Complete the quarterly update in Arrival by 5 December 2025 and add recruitment agency staff working at your service.
Victorian Early Years Awards 2025 winners
Celebrating the outstanding work of early childhood professionals and services.
Victorian Skilled Visa Nomination program
Explore opportunities for early childhood teachers on temporary visas, and those located overseas, to work in Victoria.
Free public transport
Share information about free public transport for under 18s from 1 January 2026, with parents and carers in your service.
Get ready for the new kindergarten year
Resources to help you navigate the Best Start, Best Life reforms.
Conversations with families about Pre-Prep
A new resource is available to help services to explain Pre-Prep to families.
Kinder Kits for 2026
Services will soon be contacted to confirm orders.
Creating a classroom where diversity is embraced and celebrated
How educator Richa Kochar is helping students with additional needs to thrive.
Scholarship opens door to lifelong dream for early childhood educator
How the Early Childhood Scholarship Program helped Vikki Walker reach her goal of becoming a teacher.
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