How to use the Premiers’ Reading Challenge application
Information and resources to help you take part in the Challenge, including how to use the application.
On this page
Find information for students, parents, schools and early childhood services on taking part in the Premiers’ Reading Challenge, using the Challenge application.
Support pages
Taking part in the Challenge
- School students and parents
- Parents with young children and Early childhood services
- Home-based readers
Setting up the Challenge
- Government school coordinators
- Catholic school coordinators
- Independent school administrators (to register your school and create eduPass accounts)
- Independent school coordinators
Administering the Challenge
About the Challenge application
The Challenge application is the IT software program that teachers, early childhood services and other staff members use to set up and administer the Challenge. For example, activating students and managing book reviews.
Students (and parents) can use the application to take part in the Challenge. For example, adding a book to your reading list, or writing a booking review.
Contact us
Technical issues
For technical issues, check with local technicians that your system settings or firewalls are not preventing access.
Report technical issues with the online system to servicedesk@education.vic.gov.au.
Emails should include:
- what you’re trying to do
- the problem you’re having
- details of any error messages.
You can also call 1800 641 943 to report technical issues.
Challenge coordinators and teachers
Use the support links on this page to help you administer the Challenge.
For other requests email readingchallenge@education.vic.gov.au.
Students and parents
Contact the Challenge coordinator at your school if you have issues using the Challenge application.
Early childhood services and parents
Contact the challenge team if you have any issues using the Challenge application at readingchallenge@education.vic.gov.au.
Updated 26 March 2026
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