Victoria: The Education State

Department of Education: Learning and Development Support

The Department of Education provides a range of learning and development support and services to enhance educational outcomes in Victoria.

Government Investment in Education

5 Focus Areas for a Strong School Workforce

The Victorian Government is investing over 16 billion across five focus areas to strengthen and sustain Victoria's school workforce:

• Attracting and retaining high-quality educators
• Developing and supporting the leadership capacity of principals and teachers
• Improving the working conditions and career pathways for educators
• Ensuring a diverse and representative school workforce
• Promoting collaboration and innovation in education

Early Childhood Education Reforms: Best Start, Best Life

Biggest Changes in a Generation

The Best Start, Best Life reforms represent significant changes to Victoria's early childhood education sector. These reforms aim to:

• Provide a high-quality kindergarten program for all three- and four-year-olds
• Increase access to early childhood education and care for vulnerable children
• Support the health and well-being of children and families

Essential Information and Resources

• Contact details for Department of Education offices and regions
• Information on accessing school records
• Freedom of information requests
• How to provide feedback or make a complaint
• Term dates for Victorian government schools and kindergartens
• School holiday dates
• Future term dates
• Exam and VCE dates