A new year of learning

There are lots of things you can do to prepare your child for kindergarten.

Learn about how your child can access Free Kinder, the benefits of kinder, and enrol in a kinder program that suits your family's needs.

Kinder Kits are back again for 2025 and will be available for eligible children enrolled in Three-Year-Old Kindergarten.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children can get up to 15 hours of free or low-cost kindergarten each week.

Early Start Kindergarten gives eligible children 15 hours of free or low-cost kindergarten a week for 2 years before starting school.

Learn more about kindergarten in Victoria in 30 languages.

Find tips on how you can help your child have a positive start to school.

Learn about finding a school, enrolling, and preparing your child to start primary school in Victoria.

Your child’s kindergarten teacher will set up a plan with you before they start Prep.

Each Prep student attending a Victorian government school in 2025 will receive a Prep bag to celebrate this milestone.

If your child is moving from kindergarten to primary school, the educator will write a statement about your child's abilities and approaches to learning.

Checklist to support children prepare for a new year of learning.

An infographic created by autistic students and I CAN Network.

Tips for you to support your teenager during this time.

There are key moments in years 7-12 when you can support your child to make important decisions about the future.

The study options available to students now include the new VCE Vocational Major and the Victorian Pathways Certificate.

Information on the importance of attending school every day, school costs, uniforms and how to get involved with your child's learning.

Getting involved gives your child confidence and helps them feel in control of their education.

Mobile phones brought to school must be switched off and stored securely during the school day.

The plan outlines priority actions for the department and schools to support Koorie learners to thrive.

Support is available to help with school costs.

Every student enrolled in a Victorian government school for the 2025 school year will receive a $400 bonus.

Get help with the cost of school uniforms.

Scholarships are available to support eligible students from years 4-12.

Provides payments for eligible students to attend school camps, excursions, and sports and outdoor education programs.

Information about the health and wellbeing staff in Victorian government schools.

Guidance to help strengthen your child’s mental health and wellbeing at home, and how to work with your school and seek help if you have concerns.

Healthy lunch ideas from the Healthy Eating Advisory Service.

Information and services for families of children living with disability and additional needs.

Watch the kindergarten to school transition video series, available in 7 languages.