- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 4 Sept 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.
Let’s celebrate Early Childhood Educators’ Day
A day to reflect on all the important work you do supporting children’s wellbeing, learning, and development in the early years.
School Saving Bonus information for children transitioning to school
Families of children currently attending Four-Year-Old Kindergarten will receive the School Saving Bonus in 2025.
Kickstart your career in early childhood
If you’ve just begun your early childhood career, these Beginner Teacher Conferences will get you off to a flying start.
Completing 2024 Transition Learning and Development Statements
Every child transitioning to school must have a completed TLDS by the end of Term 4, 2024 – it’s a kindergarten funding requirement.
Access Child Link and support child wellbeing and safety
Contact the department to access Child Link by November 2024.
New supports to help services keep children safe from family violence
Access free training and resources to help your service continue with the work you do to promote wellbeing and keep children safe.
Applications open for provisionally registered teacher grants
Approved providers can apply for grants to support provisionally registered teachers to move to full registration. Applications close 20 September 2024.
Stay up to date on Arrival
Check out our dedicated webpage to help you transition to the new kindergarten reporting system.
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