The Social Services Regulator (SSR) has published its second annual report, covering the 2025-26 financial year. The 2025–26 annual report highlights the SSR’s progress in implementing significant ...

School Readiness Funding (SRF) is a permanent and ongoing part of the Victorian kindergarten funding model. The intent of School Readiness Funding is to address educational disadvantage, through ...

Victoria has launched a new First Nations education strategy, setting the direction for the next decade of learning at all stages. Artwork: Nyuka-yangga (to approach, to come this way) by Emma ...

Find out about new disability supports for children and families. New Thriving Kids supports will start to roll out this month. They will provide trusted advice and support to families of children ...

From Children's Week to World Teachers’ Day and the Victorian Early Years Awards ceremony, there is a lot to celebrate in October. Dear early childhood education professionals In this month’s edition, ...

When the head of an organisation becomes aware of a reportable allegation against a worker or volunteer, they must notify the SSR within three business days. Within 30 calendar days after becoming ...

Encourage parents and carers to take part in the survey, running from 12 to 30 October 2026. We’re inviting parents and carers of children enrolled in a funded kindergarten program to take part in ...

Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme information has moved to this site. Responsibility transferred to SSR from the Commission for Children and Young People in February 2026. The 11 ...

Keeping children safe is a shared responsibility. In July 2026, reforms strengthened information sharing, risk assessment and the Social Services Regulator’s (SSR) powers to act where there are ...

You must check the status of your worker’s Working with Children Check before they start working. It’s not enough to just see a worker’s Check. You must: Check they have updated their details to ...

Find out about changes to the Working with Children Check which come into effect on 19 October 2026. Victoria is strengthening the Working with Children (WWC) Check. There are new mandatory ...