- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 5 Dec 2024
The Early Childhood Update e-newsletter is sent to early childhood teachers and workers, but is open to anyone interested in best practice in early years education and evidence-based teaching approaches. Subscribe here to receive the e-newsletter(opens in a new window).
Reflections on 2024 and looking ahead to the year to come
As 2024 comes to a close, I’m grateful for the chance to acknowledge the sector’s achievements over the past 12 months.
Accessing Arrival in 2025
Find out how to be ready to start using Arrival.
Check out the new Pre-Prep Calculator
The new calculator will help families work out when their child can start Pre-Prep.
Raising Children in Victoria survey
Encourage parents and carers of children to take part in the survey, open until midnight 15 December 2024.
Victorian Early Years Awards 2024 winners announced
We recognised early childhood professionals and initiatives for their outstanding work and achievements.
Kinder Kits for 2025
Services will be contacted soon to confirm orders.
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.
Early Childhood Education and Care Staff Survey 2024
Help shape the future of the sector’s workforce by completing the national survey and sharing it with your staff.
New provider for early childhood language services
Help strengthen communication and engagement with CALD families by using free interpreting and translation services.
Looking to the new kindergarten year
Resources to help you mark the start of the year and share information with families about 2025 programs.
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.
Applications open for Toy Library Grants Program
Eligible organisations and existing toy libraries can apply for grants to establish new toy libraries and support existing ones.
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