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This resource explains how and when to access kindergarten for your children.

Every day and every situation is a time for learning. As your baby becomes more alert, look for opportunities to enjoy and share your baby's discoveries.

01 Jan 2021... A calendar that provides a simple, fun and visual activity for children and parents/carers. Families are encouraged to complete an activity each day as shown on the calendar. Learning these common skills during the school holidays supports children's independence and readiness for school. Early Years Services and Primary Schools are encouraged to provide copies to all families to support the inclusion and participation of families from a refugee background transitioning into Primary School.

28 Mar 2023... Resources for services and providers to communicate with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families about kindergarten and its benefits. Video explaining the enrolment for kindergarten.

Bringing the Early Years Learning Framework to life in your community. As early childhood educators relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Genuine, positive relationships with children, families and each other are essential if we want to achieve positive outcomes. When we think about relationships it is usually relationships with children that spring to mind. But the relationships and partnerships that we build with families are just as important. Working with parents is rewarding, challenging and always full of possibilities.

01 Oct 2021... A brochure that explains the Australian child care system and how to enrol your child in kindergarten.

A customisable letter has been written for you to provide to families with the guidelines. You can add your own letterhead to this information or add the information to your family newsletters.

Everything in your baby's world is new and fascinating.Talk to them about what they can see, hear and feel.

Your baby is fascinated by everything! You can make up songs and stories for them and capture their interest and excitement.

01 Dec 2019... This booklet is designed for interacting with children aged between 11 months and 30 months. Young children are constantly learning. It outlines simple and effective strategies to help them to develop communication and social skills.

28 Mar 2023... Resources for services and providers to communicate with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families about kindergarten and its benefits. The video explains the benefits of kindergarten.

Taking part in a quality kindergarten program from the age of three boosts children's learning development, health and wellbeing outcomes. All children in Victoria have access to two years of funded Kindergarten from 2022.

If your child is turning 4, they may need to have a health check. If they don't, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A rate may reduce.

Your child will feel valued and loved when you make things with them and listen and respond to their ideas and questions.

In the first two weeks, there's lots of learning for you and your baby - especially about each other.

Exploring the world gives your child the chance to learn, move and connect with others. What is familiar to you can be a new adventure for your child.

Everyday activities can be fun learning opportunities. Pretending, creating and helping allows your child to discover new things.

Babies are learning from their first hours of life. You can learn so much together in their first weeks at home with you.

01 Jun 2016... The video is about how families can best support language and communication development for bilingual children prior to school.

This is a poster with 75 suggestions to encourage children (positive reinforcement).

This resource talks about early childhood services, the role of Educators and ways parents can support their children to settle in.

This resource provides important information about growing up with multiple languages and the critical role of maintaining home language/s as a basis for learning English.

01 Sep 2021... Evidence tells us that early childhood services play a significant role in a child’s positive development. Access to maternal and child health services, child care, kindergartens and other programs such as playgroups also provide an opportunity to enhance family participation in their community. The video series provides information on: - Preparing our children to go to school - Preparing for the first day of school - Early Start Kindergarten - Being partners with your school - Supporting your child over the holidays and getting ready for school For the English Transcript, please visit Link to Resource - Kinder to School Video Series: English Transcript

This resource outlines the importance of play for children's learning and development, and the role of play within children's education in Australia.

Belonging and contributing to family, culture and community is important for your baby's identity, learning and development.

01 Oct 2019... The video 'Learning how to hold and use a pencil' shows parents and educators activities that will help young children learn how to hold a pencil. The video has been developed by experienced South Western Sydney Local Health District occupational therapists and is aimed to provide parents with clinically accurate information in an engaging and easy to follow way.

01 Oct 2018... This translated document details the enrolment requirements in Victoria for children in long day care, kindergarten, family day care or occasional care. It also includes information on Immunisation History Statements and childhood immunisation schedule.

02 Mar 2023... Learn more about kindergarten in Victoria in 30 languages. You can find information about Free Kinder, the benefits of two years of kindergarten, how to enrol, financial assistance and job opportunities in early childhood.

01 Jan 2022... This booklet provides parents and carers of foundation kids with some timely health information and gives an overview of the role of the school when it comes to your child's health. It also contains some useful contacts for areas of special interest to you and your family.

Your baby will show lots of interest in the world around them. Follow your baby's gaze and talk about the things that have caught their attention.

01 Nov 2020... The Preparing Little Hands for School package contains ideas on how to encourage your child to develop the fine motor skills that they will need to get ready for school. Children who are 5 to 6 years old will have more advanced skills than children who are 4 to 5 years old.

01 Nov 2018... Initial immunisation evidence request template for childcare/kindergartens to assist parents in complying with the 'No Jab, No Play' legislation, that requires all children to be fully vaccinated unless they have a medical exemption to be enrolled in childcare or kindergarten in Victoria.

01 Oct 2022... A poster that can be provided to parents and carers to help them connect young children to services before primary school.