- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 14 Nov 2025
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Celebrating workforce excellence and driving child safety reform
A significant month in the early childhood sector.
Announcing the new Kindergarten Audit and Assurance Program
A new audit program will support kindergarten funding compliance and better outcomes for children and families.
Toy Library Grants Program recipients announced
Helping families access high-quality educational toys.
Best Start Best Life reforms – enhancing child safety
Reflect on and look at how your service can continue to embed a child safety culture as a new year approaches and programs expand.
Embedding Team Teaching Program
Apply to take part in the program to develop and refine team teaching approaches. Applications close 30 November 2025.
The 2025 Early Childhood Education and Care Staff Survey is now open
Help shape the future of the sector’s workforce by completing the national survey and sharing it with your staff.
Supporting children living in out-of-home care
Build your capacity to meet the needs of these children by attending a free webinar on 18 November 2025.
Supporting Aboriginal children to thrive at kindergarten
How Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative is leading a shift in the way local children access culturally safe learning.
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