- Published by:
- Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority
- Date:
- 19 Oct 2026
The VECRA newsletter is sent to all approved providers, services, key stakeholders and subscribers. It is open to anyone interested in the regulation of early childhood education in Victoria.
Celebrating Children's Week 2026
Celebrate Children’s Week 2026 at Froebel Fitzroy North, where children learn German through everyday activities, cultural traditions and Peter Papagei the parrot.
Changes to Working with Children (WWC) Connect
Learn about changes to the Working with Children Check, including the new WWC Connect online system and mandatory training for applications and renewals.
New resources to support quality practice in school-aged services
Explore new resources for school-aged care services, including learning modules on children’s behaviour and how learning environments support positive behaviour.
Summer safety at your service
Prepare your early childhood service for summer with practical tips to protect children from heat, sun and seasonal hazards.
Prepare for bushfire and grassfire risks
Learn how early childhood services can prepare for bushfire and grassfire risks, meet emergency management requirements and keep children, staff and visitors safe.
Prepare for thunderstorm asthma
Prepare your early childhood service for thunderstorm asthma season. Learn how to manage grass pollen risks and help keep children safe.
Access advanced child safety training: Course 5
Access Course 5 advanced child safety training in Geccko. Learn who must complete the mandatory training and key deadlines for leaders and governance roles.
New reforms strengthen First Nations recognition and self-determination
Learn how new Victorian education law reforms strengthen First Nations recognition, self-determination and cultural safety in early childhood education services.
National Quality Framework annual fee invoices now available
Find out about 2026–2027 National Quality Framework annual service fee invoices, changes to fees for Victorian childcare providers and payment deadlines.
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