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Workforce-boosting incentive for Victorian early childhood educators

A financial incentive to attract early childhood teachers to priority positions in Victoria has been expanded to qualified early childhood educators, meaning those joining or returning to the sector – including from interstate and New Zealand – can receive at least $9,000 on top of other potential relocation payments. Read More
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Backing young LGBTIQ+ Victorians

The Victorian Government is standing with young queer, transgender and gender diverse Victorians and their families, with a fast-tracked funding boost to give them better access to vital health and support services.
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VIC Government plans to keep schools open in 2022

As Victorians prepare for the beginning of the 2022 school year, the Victorian Government has released its roadmap to keep schools open, with a full suite of COVID-19 measures to keep teachers and families safe.
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School kids dive back into swimming lessons

School students will be able to enjoy swimming lessons once again as the Victorian Government provides vouchers for catch-up lessons missed during the pandemic. 
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Tailored mental health support for schools

Schools will be able to pick the mental health tools that best match the needs of their students, with the Victorian Government’s Schools Mental Health Fund providing a suite of options to give students tailored support.
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