- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 6 May 2026
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May brings a month of opportunities
From the State Budget to National Reconciliation Week, there are important items on the agenda in May.
Victorian Early Years Awards are back for 2026
The Victorian Early Years Awards acknowledge the amazing work in the early years sector. Nominate by 29 May 2026.
Celebrating 100 kinders on school sites
The program has reached a major milestone with the opening of its 100th kindergarten at a government school.
Free Kinder Shapes Young Lives
Learn more about the new campaign to promote the benefits of early childhood education.
Strengthening the School Readiness Funding Menu
Learn about the next phase of improvements to streamline the Menu.
Visiting our 2027 Pre-Prep communities
We’re continuing to host Pre-Prep and Koorie community pop-ups in May and June. Find out when we’ll be visiting your local government area to promote Pre-Prep ahead of 2027 enrolments.
Child safety training and resources
Build your skills to support a child-safe culture and respond to child safety risks.
Respectful Relationships training for early childhood professionals
Strengthen your skills to help children build resilience, confidence, and respectful relationships.
Develop and strengthen leadership skills
Expressions of interest are now open for the Term 3 Victorian Educational Leadership Program. Registrations close 19 May 2026.
Strengthening self-determination to support First Nations children and families
How a workshop helped services in Melbourne’s Bayside region learn to create culturally safe environments.
Financial support helps educator launch her career
How support to study helped Lubna Kabir upskill and grow professionally.
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