- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 2 July 2025
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A challenging time for the early childhood sector
Investigation of alleged incidents in childcare centres.
Arrival – kindergarten attendance data collection
Collecting and reporting attendance data using Arrival is progressing.
NAIDOC Week 2025
Use resources to celebrate First Nations culture and history, and register to attend the Victorian Koorie Early Years Exhibition Showcase on 2 August 2025.
Helping children from priority groups access more hours of kindergarten
How eligible children are being supported with more hours of Three-and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
Use our resource kit to help celebrate the day at your service.
Complying with Australia’s Foreign Relations Act
School and school council-run early childhood services interested in forming new or varying existing foreign arrangements in 2025, must contact the department by 15 August 2025.
No Jab No Play legislation
Find out how the legislation affects enrolment and your obligations.
Helping multicultural families access kindergarten
How a council in Melbourne’s west is raising awareness of the importance and availability of kindergarten.
Building cultural understanding through yarning networks
Find out how the networks are helping early childhood educators incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in their kindergarten program.
Supporting First Nations students studying early childhood education
Learn more about financial supports and study pathways in early childhood education for First Nations people.
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