Professional learning and support for early childhood professionals

Explore Arc's curriculum-aligned resources, professional learning opportunities, student events, and software

Information to help early childhood professionals develop their practice in child health, development and wellbeing.

Early Learning Leadership Forums and the complementary Best Start, Best Life Evening Leadership Series offer leaders the knowledge they need to lead for impact.

Access resources and recordings of early childhood conferences and industry forums.

Get personalised support in finding your ideal role from expert recruitment agencies.

Access capability assessment tools and guides for early childhood teachers and approved providers.

Get help with the cost of studying or working in early childhood. Learn about available funding, scholarships and incentives for new and existing educators.

Increase your capacity to promote and build respectful relationships with children in your kindergarten program.

Get funding to help early childhood teachers in Victoria move from provisional to full registration. Learn about eligibility, criteria, and the 2024 grant round schedule.

Information about funding available to help approved providers implement innovative, retention-focused projects.

The department supports provisionally registered teachers to find a mentor, including via the Mentor Map and the early childhood provisionally registered teacher mentor program.

Find out how the department will review and improve the program over the next 2 years.