Funded Three Year old kindergarten is coming
![](https://ecka.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/AJW_7050_web-1024x682.jpeg)
To dream big, our kids need the best start in life. It’s why the Victorian Government is investing almost $5 billion over the next decade to deliver Three-Year-Old Kindergarten. This will create over 6,000 new teaching jobs across the state. Three-Year-Old Kindergarten. Best start, best life. https://www.vic.gov.au/kinder?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7JmUn7Lj5QIVjIaPCh1GHAy4EAAYASAAEgKtUPD_BwE
Seeking a new career? Jobs in early childhood education
![](https://ecka.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Crop1-1-1-1024x476.jpeg)
Over the next decade, the Victorian Government is introducing funded Three-Year-Old Kindergarten. This means the creation of more than 4,000 new early childhood teacher roles and 2,000 new educator roles. Unlike many other jobs which are becoming automated, early childhood education will always rely on people to inspire young children’s minds and foster their learning […]
Tips for Starting Kindergarten
![](https://ecka.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AJW_7626_crop-1024x495-1.jpg)
There are lots of things you can do to prepare your child for kindergarten. Over the summer holidays Be positive – talk to your child about what they will do at kindergarten. Borrow library books about kindergarten to read together. Encourage your child to dress themselves, so they can manage tasks like taking their jumper […]
ECKA 2022 AGM Presentation
![](https://ecka.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AJW_4336-1024x682.jpg)
The ECKA AGM was held this month, this video is a small overview of the 2022 year.
Three-Year Old Funded Kindergarten IS HERE!
![](https://ecka.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AJW_5553-1024x682.jpg)
The Victorian Government has committed almost $5 billion over the next decade to provide three-year-old children access to a funded kindergarten program. This will be available in both standalone kindergartens and long day care (childcare) centres. By 2029, all Victorian kindergarten services will be delivering 15 hours of funded kindergarten programs to children in the […]
Free Maternal Child Health Checks
![](https://ecka.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AJW_5609_web-1024x681.jpg)
The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service works with families to care for babies and young children. The Victorian Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service is a free universal primary health service available for all Victorian families with children from birth to school age. You will visit MCH nurses at ten key stages of your […]