- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 5 June 2025
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Victorian State Budget continues to invest in early childhood education
Reaffirming the commitment to give every Victorian child the best start in life.
Using Arrival to support attendance
The new purpose-built system includes functionality to enable sessional services to collect and report attendance data.
Planning for emergencies in early education services
Review your Emergency Management Plan in preparation for the high-risk weather season in 2025-26.
Information-sharing training and how to access Child Link
New eLearns are available to further support your understanding of the information-sharing reforms and how to access Child Link.
International Day of Play
Celebrate the power of play and recognise its role in children’s development and wellbeing, on 11 June 2025.
Free promotional resources available online
Find out how you can access downloadable and printed materials to display at your service.
Catch up on the most recent Best Start, Best Life Evening Leadership Series event
Hear from Professor Joce Nuttall and early childhood leaders from across the state on how to manage change.
Registrations open for the 2025 Victorian Teachers’ Games
The annual event is coming to Melbourne from 21 September, and you’re invited to take part.
Building strong foundations for future generations
How Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative is supporting families in the Barwon region to transition to kindergarten.
Connecting children with their local environment
How Dr Harry Little Preschool is using creativity and experimentation to connect with their environment, showcasing their insights locally and internationally.
Building local workforce capacity
How Roseberry House Early Learning Centre in Maryborough is supporting its educators to upskill.
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