Arrival has replaced KIMS for kindergarten funding, enrolment data collection and Annual Confirmation. Access the Arrival system and find out more on Arrival.
School Readiness Funding through KIMS
From 2026, the Kindergarten Information Management System (KIMS) is limited in its use, with most funding functionality managed in Arrival.
Funded service providers will continue to use KIMS to complete School Readiness Funding (SRF) requirements such as developing a School Readiness Funding Plan and end-of-cycle reporting.
Service providers with an active School Readiness Funding Plan will retain access to KIMS for these purposes.
Application support
For KIMS and Arrival technical support, please contact the Arrival Helpdesk at: arrival.helpdesk@education.vic.gov.au.
Data collection
All kindergarten funding, data collection, and Annual Confirmation processes are managed through the Arrival system.
To receive ongoing kindergarten funding, service providers must ensure information about the service provider, service, workforce and children is accurate and up to date in Arrival.
More information and support
For more information about kindergarten funding applications, data collection, and reporting, please contact your Early Childhood Improvement Branch.
For technical support with KIMS or Arrival, please contact the Arrival Helpdesk:
- Phone: 1800 614 810 between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday
- Email: Arrival.Helpdesk@education.vic.gov.au
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