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Early childhood career support

Job opportunities, financial incentives, training and support for early childhood teachers, educators and services.

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Financial support

Financial support for your career in early childhood

Access funding to support your study, professional development, or day-to-day work in the early childhood sector.

Getting started in the early childhood sector

New to early childhood? This guide covers what you need to know - plus the support, incentives and opportunities available to help you get started.

Move to Victoria to teach kindergarten

Qualified to teach early childhood? Discover job opportunities in Victoria, with relocation support, financial incentives, and guidance on migration and registration.

Professional development and career support

Get support to grow your career in early childhood. Find coaching, training, and financial help tailored to your goals. Explore leadership opportunities, stay informed about changes in the sector, and take part in events for your professional development.

Guidance and resources

Kindergarten Sector Guide

Find key information about the Best Start, Best Life reforms and the support available to help children access and take part in kindergarten.

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

Transition from the Early Childhood Jobs website

Updated information for job seekers and employers will be available on the department’s website from early May 2026.

Be part of the Premiers’ Reading Challenge 2026

Sign up for the Challenge, learn about giveaways and events, and share resources.

Visiting our 2027 Pre-Prep communities

We’re hosting Pre-Prep and Koorie community pop-ups in April, May and June. Find out when we’ll be visiting your local government area to promote Pre-Prep ahead of 2027 enrolments.

2026 Victorian Protecting Children Awards

Recognise excellence in keeping children, young people and families safe and supported. Nominations close 9 April 2026.

Supporting children living in out-of-home care

Take part in free professional training to help you meet the needs of children living in care.

Early Childhood Update newsletter

Stay up to date with best practice in early childhood education. The Early Childhood Update is a regular newsletter for teachers, educators, and anyone interested in evidence-based approaches to early learning.

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Updated 1 April 2026

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