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 2 2025 is now available. If you have not used voucher 1 2025, you can use this together with the new voucher before 31 December 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.
Home schooling
Parents may choose to home school their children in NSW. NESA regulates home schooling and registers eligible children. Find out about home schooling and the resources available to parents.
Latest education and training updates
Ministerial media release
29 August 2025
Major upgrades are now underway at Kogarah Public School, as the Minns Labor Government continues to deliver better schools and more teachers across NSW.
Ministerial media release
29 August 2025
The rebuild of Tumbulgum Public School following the devastating 2022 floods has reached a major milestone, with the delivery and installation of new building modules.
Ministerial media release
29 August 2025
Up to 600 cleaners across schools in the Hunter and Central Coast will be offered permanent roles in the NSW Department of Education – the first time in 30 years that any school cleaning service has been in public hands.
Ministerial media release
28 August 2025
The number of inmates in NSW correctional facilities completing traineeships has more than doubled in the past four years, with offenders learning new skills and improving their job prospects post-release.
Ministerial media release
28 August 2025
The Minns Labor Government is investing $4.2 million over two years to extend pilot programs for young people in the Riverina and Western Sydney at risk of interacting with the youth justice system.
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Recent education and training publications
Video
Liquor & Gaming NSW | 22 August 2025
Through the collaborative efforts of NSW Police and the Shoalhaven Liquor Accord, the Cup brings together local venues, support services, and community members to promote education, harm minimisation, and meaningful engagement.
Bulletin
Department of Education | 15 August 2025
This Commissioner's Information Bulletin (CIB) includes training framework, industrial arrangements, job descriptions, and licensing and regulatory requirements.
Form
Department of Education | 13 August 2025
Includes current document.
Policy
Department of Education | 13 August 2025
Includes current document.
Consultation
Department of Education | 7 August 2025
The Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 (A&T Act) Review is a critical step towards refreshing the apprenticeship and traineeship system.