- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 13 July 2023
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A warm welcome to a chilly Term 3, 2023
In this edition, we reflect on NAIDOC Week celebrations and a special honour for Aunty Fay Stewart Muir.
Kindergarten Parent Opinion Survey 2022 sees positive results
More than 17,000 parents shared their views, offering important insights to support quality kindergarten programs.
NAIDOC Week: honour and recognition ‘For Our Elders’
Honour for Elder and educator Aunty Fay Stewart Muir highlights NAIDOC Week celebrations, which ran from 2 to 9 July 2023.
Stay well this winter
Measures early childhood education and care services can take to reduce the spread of influenza and other respiratory illnesses.
Early years professionals’ unique contribution to information sharing
The Child Information Sharing Scheme can help you understand the whole child, ensuring all children can learn, grow and thrive. Free training is available.
Updated early childhood Mentor Map
Provisionally registered early childhood teachers can search for an Effective Mentoring Program-trained mentor nearby.
2023 Annual kindergarten census
All funded kindergarten services must complete the census in KIMS by 1 September 2023.
Complying with Australia’s foreign relations Act
Early childhood services interested in forming new or varying existing foreign arrangements must contact the department by 21 July 2023.
Consider delivering a bilingual kinder program from 2024
Register for a one-hour information session in July to find out more about the program.
More government funding available for early childhood infrastructure
Apply for an infrastructure grant to upgrade your kindergarten service.
Early Years Assessment and Learning Tool update
Use the tool for help being intentional and targeted in your teaching practices. Training and resources are available.
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