This page explains what information the department holds and how you can access it.
Much of this information is available without needing an FOI.
If you can't find the information you need, you can make an FOI request.
Information you can access without FOI
We publish a wide range of information on this website and through other channels.
You can:
- search this website
- access reports and publications
- contact the relevant business area.
Documents and publications
Types of documents we hold
The department holds a wide range of documents, including:
- policies, procedures and guidelines
- reports and briefings
- correspondence
- case files
- meeting records
- financial records
- audio-visual material.
Publications and reports
We publish many documents, including:
Documents relating to the regulation of early childhood which were formally held by the department are now held by the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority which was established on 1 January 2026.
Freedom of information requests: Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) | vic.gov.au
Document categories
Our documents cover categories such as:
- Accountability and improvement
- Curriculum
- Financial management
- Human resources
- Infrastructure
- Legal services
- Procurement
- Research
- School education and early childhood development
This is not a complete list.
Search our website for a specific topic or use the Contact us directory to find the right area.
Department structure
Organisational structure
The departmental structure is available online. Visit our structure page to learn more about our organisation.
Statutory bodies
The department works with many statutory bodies. The details relating to each body are outlined in relevant legislation.
Access
Accessing information
If you cannot find the information you need:
- search this website
- contact the relevant business area via the Contact us directory
- make a freedom of information (FOI) request.
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