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Education and training | NSW Government
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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 2026 is now available. If you have not used voucher 2 2025, you can use this together with the new voucher before 14 July 2026 for a combined total of $100.
Check your eligibility and apply now
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Primary and high school
Enrol in a public primary school or high school or find out about school term dates and the education system.
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Home schooling
Parents may choose to home school their children in NSW. The NSW Department of Education (the department) regulates home schooling and registers eligible children. Find out about home schooling and the resources available to parents.
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$1.3 million investment to boost skills training at TAFE NSW Cessnock
TAFE NSW Cessnock will benefit from a $1.3 million joint investment by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments to upgrade training facilities and support growing workforce demand across the Hunter Valley.
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NSW ICAC findings
Today’s ICAC findings highlight the leadership failures in School Infrastructure NSW under the former Liberal National Government, which had real consequences for NSW parents and students who were denied the schools their communities desperately needed.
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Greater Sydney Local Land Services is inviting landholders to attend an upcoming one-day forum focused on sustainable agriculture, natural capital and the future of farming on Sydney’s urban fringe.
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HSC minimum standard writing test – changes to typist instructions
The typist instructions for the HSC minimum standard writing test have been updated to remove the requirement for students to complete an additional spelling test.
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Education, Infrastructure
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Education
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east
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2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 3 Payments
east
Diversity and inclusion, Education
2026 Inclusive Environments Funding Program - Quarter 3 Payments
east
Diversity and inclusion, Education
2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 3 Priority Payments
east
Aboriginal, Accessibility, Diversity and inclusion, Education, Youth
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Upcoming events
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east
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Recent education and training publications
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The ACE Provider Contract sets out the terms and conditions for the provision of funding to the ACE Provider for Training delivered to enrolled students under the ACE Program in NSW.
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Visa information for apprenticeships and traineeships list
In NSW employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that the apprentice or trainee holds one of the visa sub-classes on the Visa Information for Apprenticeships and Traineeships list.
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Completion of apprenticeship or traineeship VT1
Apprenticeships and Traineeships forms
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A detailed guide to schools’ obligations under Section 83C of the Education Act 1990 (NSW).
Form
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Apprenticeships and Traineeships forms
Life events
Starting primary school
east
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east
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east
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Education and training
Listen
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 2026 is now available. If you have not used voucher 2 2025, you can use this together with the new voucher before 14 July 2026 for a combined total of $100.
Check your eligibility and apply now
Recommended for you
NSW school holidays
NESA
Digital Citizenship
Industry Skills Accelerator
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.
east
Primary and high school
Enrol in a public primary school or high school or find out about school term dates and the education system.
east
Home schooling
Parents may choose to home school their children in NSW. The NSW Department of Education (the department) regulates home schooling and registers eligible children. Find out about home schooling and the resources available to parents.
east
University
Vocational education and training (VET)
NESA
Adult and community education
Cybermarvel
NSW school holidays
Digital Citizenship
Payments, vouchers and support
Industry Skills Accelerator
Apprentices and trainees
Latest education and training updates
Ministerial media release
Tallawong Public School students move into brand new permanent site as school resumes for Term 2
The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its promise to build world-class schools in Sydney’s growing suburbs, with the fast-tracked Tallawong Public School opening today in its brand new, permanent home.
Ministerial media release
$1.3 million investment to boost skills training at TAFE NSW Cessnock
TAFE NSW Cessnock will benefit from a $1.3 million joint investment by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments to upgrade training facilities and support growing workforce demand across the Hunter Valley.
Ministerial media release
NSW ICAC findings
Today’s ICAC findings highlight the leadership failures in School Infrastructure NSW under the former Liberal National Government, which had real consequences for NSW parents and students who were denied the schools their communities desperately needed.
Media release
Forum to help landholders cash in on natural capital opportunities
Greater Sydney Local Land Services is inviting landholders to attend an upcoming one-day forum focused on sustainable agriculture, natural capital and the future of farming on Sydney’s urban fringe.
Official notice
HSC minimum standard writing test – changes to typist instructions
The typist instructions for the HSC minimum standard writing test have been updated to remove the requirement for students to complete an additional spelling test.
Apply for grants and funding
Education, Infrastructure
Preschools on non-government school sites program
east
Aboriginal
Sydney Metro 2026 Round 1
east
Arts and culture, Community, Diversity and inclusion, Education, Employment and training, Youth
Venue Upgrade Grants 25/26 - Advice and Planning Round 2
east
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2026 Start Strong for Long Day Care - New Services
east
Education
2025 Start Strong for Long Day Care - Intention to Backpay Families (New Services)
east
Diversity and inclusion, Education
2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 3 Payments
east
Diversity and inclusion, Education
2026 Inclusive Environments Funding Program - Quarter 3 Payments
east
Diversity and inclusion, Education
2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 3 Priority Payments
east
Aboriginal, Accessibility, Diversity and inclusion, Education, Youth
STEM Equity & Access Program 2026 - Round 2
east
Upcoming events
World Password Day Webinar: Keeping your passwords secure
east
McGill Summer Program in Social and Cultural Psychiatry
east
Accreditation Supervisor Workshop: Early Childhood
east
Recent education and training publications
Policy
ACE Provider Contract Terms and Conditions
The ACE Provider Contract sets out the terms and conditions for the provision of funding to the ACE Provider for Training delivered to enrolled students under the ACE Program in NSW.
Guide
Visa information for apprenticeships and traineeships list
In NSW employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that the apprentice or trainee holds one of the visa sub-classes on the Visa Information for Apprenticeships and Traineeships list.
Form
Completion of apprenticeship or traineeship VT1
Apprenticeships and Traineeships forms
Guideline
NSW Non-government Schools Not For Profit Guidelines
A detailed guide to schools’ obligations under Section 83C of the Education Act 1990 (NSW).
Form
RTO notification of issues VT20
Apprenticeships and Traineeships forms
Life events
Starting primary school
east
Starting high school
east
Changing careers
east
Getting your first job
east
Top
of page
north