- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 4 Feb 2026
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).
Welcome to 2026
Looking forward to a big year in the Victorian early childhood education and care sector.
Welcome to a new year of learning
Celebrate the start of a new year and access resources to share information with families.
A new regulatory authority for early childhood education
The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority oversees safety, quality and compliance in early childhood education.
Kinder Kits are here for 2026!
Find out who’s eligible to receive kits, when to expect your order, and how to promote them.
Applications open for the 2026 Toy Library Grants program
Eligible organisations can apply for grants to start new toy libraries. Grants are also available to support those that already operating.
Information Sharing and Child Link update
Nominated Supervisors can now be Child Link Users.
Staying safe and well during fire danger days and extreme heat
All early childhood education providers and services are required to prepare for, manage and respond to risks associated with heat and fire danger warnings.
Preparing for Pre-Prep
Video case studies to help services get ready to deliver Pre-Prep.
Supporting services to create an inclusive environment
Resources are available to help teachers and educators at your service support children with additional needs.
Complying with Australia’s Foreign Relations Act
Early childhood services interested in forming new foreign arrangements in 2026, or varying existing ones, must contact the department by 13 March 2026.
Empowering educational leaders
How the Victorian Educational Leadership program helped Laura Pearce build her skills. Registrations for the Term 2 program close 22 February 2026.
Hosting students on placement in 2026
How Pooh Bear's House is helping to train the next generation of skilled professionals.
Building a future in early learning
How Victoria's Skilled Visa Nomination program helped Zefra Ysais grow her career in early childhood education.
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