- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 7 May 2025
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Investing in a robust workforce and helping build long-lasting careers
Recognising the vitally important work of early childhood professionals and supporting career development.
Next steps in the Disability Inclusion Research in Kindergartens project
Expressions of interest opening soon to take part in the second phase of research.
Delivering Pre-Prep to children from priority cohorts
A new resource is available to help services across the state deliver Pre-Prep to children from priority cohorts from 2026.
Arrival – what’s next
The latest update on Arrival, the new system for kindergarten reporting.
Digital registration cards are coming in 2025
Learn about the transition from physical to digital registration cards for a safer and more convenient way to verify teacher registration.
Prioritising quality and safety in our early childhood system
The safety, health and wellbeing of the children in your care must continue to be of paramount importance.
Best Start, Best Life: 2025 Educational Leaders Conference recordings
Access photos and recordings of presentations from the conference.
Visiting our 2026 Pre-Prep communities
Find out when we'll be visiting your local government area.
Induction toolkit now available
Support new teachers and educators at your service and set them up for long-term success with our new induction toolkit.
Victorian Early Years Awards 2025 nominations open
Nominate outstanding professionals, teams and services making a difference in your community by 12 June 2025.
Help evaluate the impact of funded Pre-Prep
Your service may have the opportunity to take part in a study and help show the impact of expanding access to free, quality early childhood education across Australia.
Supports for early career early childhood professionals
Share these professional development opportunities with early career educators at your services to help kickstart their careers.
Helping raise future generations
After leaving a 25-year career, Jennie Martin followed her dream of becoming a kindergarten teacher.
New kindergarten helps build community and connections
A new kindergarten in Melbourne’s west is one of 20 opening on school sites across Victoria in 2025.
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