Financial support to study and work in early childhood
Financial support is available for people looking for a rewarding career in the early childhood sector.
New to the sector
Starting your career in early childhood? This introductory guide covers what you need to know, including exciting opportunities, lucrative incentives and supports to help you career thrive.
Move from NZ to teach kindergarten
If you're qualified early childhood teacher, there's a job waiting for you in Victoria. Access generous incentives, relocation support, and learn about migration and registration.
Professional development and career support
Discover personalised coaching, specialised training, and financial support to elevate your early childhood career. Dive into leadership programs, stay updated on industry changes, and join exclusive events for professional growth.
Guidance and resources
Kindergarten Sector Guide
Key information about the Best Start, Best Life reforms, and the support available for children to access and participate in kindergarten programs.
Health, safety and wellbeing in early childhood services
Requirements and guidance for keeping children safe in early childhood services.
Learning in the early years
Information for early childhood professionals about learning in the early years.
Running an early childhood service
Industry regulation, assessment and rating, and requirements for running a service.
Early Childhood Update
School Saving Bonus now available for children transitioning to school
Share information about the $400 bonus with parents and carers of children in Four-Year-Old Kindergarten.
Looking to the new kindergarten year
Resources to help you mark the start of the year and share information with families about 2025 programs.
Kinder Kits for 2025
Services will be contacted soon to confirm orders.
Check out the new Pre-Prep Calculator
The new calculator will help families work out when their child can start Pre-Prep.
Victoria’s skilled visa nomination program boosting our early childhood workforce
Explore opportunities available for early childhood teachers on temporary visas or overseas to live and work in Victoria.
Applications open for Building Blocks Capacity Building grants
Not-for-profit groups and councils are encouraged to consider applying for funding for projects that create additional kindergarten places in locations where demand for kinder is high.
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