Department of Education Strategic Plan 2026–2030
The Strategic Plan outlines the department’s overarching strategy to achieve its vision of ‘A great education for every child and young person – so they can thrive now, and in the future, for a fairer, smarter, and more prosperous state.'
Aboriginal inclusion plan 2022–2026
Dhelk Wukang, the department’s fourth Aboriginal Inclusion Plan, is our commitment to strengthening Aboriginal inclusion, self-determination and cultural safety at all levels within the department, including the Victorian Public Service and Government Teaching Service.
The plan outlines the proactive steps the department is taking to support tangible, positive structural change across our entire workforce – both in school and corporate settings – to ensure every departmental workplace is safe for Aboriginal people.
Aboriginal Employment Plan 2025–2029
We want our workforce to represent the community we serve. This plan aims to increase First Nations employment in our workforce. The plan describes how we will:
- attract and support First Nations employees
- strengthen cultural safety and self-determination for First Nations people.
Aboriginal Employment Plan 2025-2029 (PDF, 3.34MB)
Aboriginal Employment Plan 2025-2029 accessible (DOCX, 839KB)
Disability action plan 2023–2027
This plan supports an inclusive education for all Victorian students. It sets out actions we will take to make schooling inclusive.
Cultural diversity plan 2023–2027
This plan is for all early education and school settings and for our workforce. It explains how we will:
- improve outcomes for multicultural and refugee students
- improve cultural safety
- support children and young people to learn from cultural diversity
- build inclusive workplaces
- improve career pathways
- diversify our workforce.
Cultural Diversity Plan 2023-27 - English (PDF, 10.29KB)
Cultural Diversity Plan 2023-27 - English (DOCX, 5,397KB)
Cultural Diversity Plan 2023-27 - Chinese (PDF, 11.193KB)
Cultural Diversity Plan 2023-27 - Chinese (DOCX, 5,406KB)
Cultural Diversity Plan 2023-27 - Greek (PDF, 11,337KB)
Cultural Diversity Plan 2023-27 - Greek (DOCX, 5.27MB)
Cultural Diversity Plan 2023-27 - Punjabi (PDF, 1.58MB)
Cultural Diversity Plan 2023-27 - Punjabi (DOCX, 5,274KB)
Cultural Diversity Plan 2023-27 - Vietnamese (PDF, 11,317KB)
Cultural Diversity Plan 2023-27 - Vietnamese (DOCX, 5.27MB)
Cultural Diversity Plan 2023-27 - Action Register (PDF, 448KB)
Cultural Diversity Plan 2023-27 - Action Register (DOCX, 3,025KB)
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2026-2030
The Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2026–2030 outlines our approach to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.
It aims to foster a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to contribute their best.
The Strategy is our commitment to workforce equity, diversity and inclusion in our schools, early childhood, and corporate and regional workforces.
- Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (PDF, 1.2MB)
- Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (DOCX, 1.2MB)
Ministerial Statement of Expectations for regulators
Information on Ministerial Statements of Expectations (SOE), which outline the government’s expectations for regulators.
Our regulators include:
- Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)
- Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) - (known as Quality Assessment and Regulation Division (QARD) until 31 December 2025)
- Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
Climate change adaption action plan
The 2022–2026 Climate Change Adaptation Action plan sets out how we are addressing the challenges of climate change.
Statistics on Victorian schools and teaching
Summary statistics on Victorian schools including children, teacher supply and demand, and expulsion data.
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