- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 15 July 2026
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Supporting children to become confident learners
New resources and learning opportunities to strengthen practice and support high-quality learning.
Updated Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework supports best practice
The updated VEYLDF continues to support early childhood professionals to deliver inclusive, high-quality learning for children aged birth to 8 years, with an enhanced focus on child safety.
Information sharing and Child Link training
Access e-learn modules and register for a new interactive webinar to strengthen child safety and wellbeing at your service.
Spreading the word about more hours of 4-Year-Old Kinder
More than 200 families from across the state visited community events.
Applications open for Bush Kinder Grants Program
Apply for a grant to establish a new or enhance an existing bush kinder program. Applications close 5 August 2026.
Planning for emergencies in early childhood education services
Review your emergency and evacuation policy and procedures in preparation for the high-risk weather season 2026–27.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2026
Use our resource kit to help celebrate the day at your service on 4 August 2026.
Compliance with Australia’s Foreign Relations Act
School and school-council run early childhood services interested in changing or creating foreign arrangements in 2026 must contact the department by 14 August 2026.
Supports for early career professionals
Find out about supports available for teachers and educators in their first 5 years in the profession.
New resources page on the Early Childhood Hub
Explore resources for early childhood professionals to help support practice.
Register for the 2026 Victorian Teachers’ Games
The annual event will take place in Melbourne in September. Early childhood professionals are invited to take part. Registrations close 25 August 2026.
Coach and Mentor Training Program for experienced teachers and educators
Apply to take part in the program to develop your coaching and mentoring skills. Applications close 31 July 2026.
Honouring First Nations languages in early learning centres
How Early Learning Victoria is prioritising the use of First Nations names.
Updated