Supporting your child’s education
Resources and programs for parents and carers to help support their child’s learning.
How to build your child’s literacy skills from birth to Grade 2
This page includes tips on how to help build your child’s skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
How to build your child’s numeracy skills from birth to Grade 2
This page includes tips on how to build your child’s skills in maths and numeracy through everyday situations.
How to build your child’s literacy skills from Grades 3 to 6
This page includes tips on how to help build your child’s skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
How to build your child’s numeracy skills from Grades 3 to 6
Guidance on how to build your child’s skills in maths and numeracy through everyday situations.
Literacy and numeracy tips in your language
Download printable literacy and numeracy resources in your language.
Mathematics and numeracy at home
As your child’s first teacher, you play an important role in helping develop their numeracy skills from an early age.
Victorian teaching and learning information for parents and carers
Excellence in every classroom, in every corner of the state.
Tutor Learning Initiative
Information about this important initiative that provides targeted small group learning support in literacy and numeracy to students in government and low-fee non-government schools.
Find a language program
There are many different language programs available in government schools to help children learn a language.
Encouraging science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills
Guidance, activities and resources to help engage your child with STEM subjects.
Ways to get involved with your child’s school
Information on ways you can get involved with your school’s community.
Speak to your child in the language you know best
You are encouraged to speak, read and write with your child in your home language.
Career pathways and course exploration with your child
Opportunities to help your child shape their future through self-discovery and goal-setting.
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Updated 26 March 2026
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