Active and Creative Kids vouchers
Freedom to play
The NSW Government is helping with the cost of sport, recreation, creative and cultural activities with $50 Active and Creative Kids vouchers.
Voucher 1 2025 is now available. If you have not used voucher 2 2024, you can use this together with the new voucher before 14 July 2025 for a combined total of $100.
Education and training information
Early childhood development
What happens during the first 2000 days of your child’s life (pregnancy to age 5) has a huge impact on how they grow, develop and learn. Visit the Parent and Carer Hub to find out how to give your child the best start in life.
Primary and high school
Enrol in a public primary school or high school or find out about school term dates and the education system.
Apprentices and trainees
Apprenticeships and traineeships combine formal study with on-the-job training. They lead to nationally recognised qualifications. They’re vital to building our future workforce. Find out what’s involved.
Latest education and training updates
Ministerial media release
16 April 2025
The Minns Labor Government is empowering regional and rural women with essential skills in first aid, and mental health and crisis support through free training with St John Ambulance.
Ministerial media release
16 April 2025
More than 200 demountables will be removed from schools in Parramatta as the Minns Labor Government continues work on its record building program to fix the school infrastructure backlog left by the Liberals and Nationals.
Ministerial media release
15 April 2025
The Minns Labor Government is delivering increased funding for the Small Group Tuition Program in NSW public schools this year, with $80 million invested to lift literacy and numeracy outcomes for students who need extra support to keep on track and meet their potential.
Ministerial media release
11 April 2025
Ten rescue and special operations paramedics will start on the road in regional NSW from tomorrow, following a two-month intensive training program.
Ministerial media release
8 April 2025
Schools across NSW are throwing open their gates for the public to access outdoor facilities outside of school hours every day of the week, in a trial allowing families and communities greater access to green space.
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Recent education and training publications
Webinar
Create NSW | 17 April 2025
A webinar series to upskill individual artists and creative practitioners with essential skills to establish a successful, sustainable and thriving creative practice.
Form
NSW Education Standards Authority | 9 April 2025
Schools can use the following forms to apply for a new Stage 5 or 6 VET Board Endorsed course (BEC).
Form
Department of Education | 2 April 2025
Group Training Organisation (GTO) forms
FAQ
Department of Education | 1 April 2025
Group Training Organisation (GTO) forms
Guide
Department of Education | 1 April 2025
Group Training Organisation (GTO) forms