Student health, wellbeing and inclusive education
School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI)
The School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) offers eligible students free internet at home until 31 December 2025.
Schools Mental Health Fund and Menu
The Schools Mental Health Fund supports Victorian Government schools to select programs, staff and other support from an evidence-based menu supporting students’ mental health and wellbeing needs.
Child Protection and Child Safe Standards (PROTECT)
Information and advice on how to protect children, create a child safe environment, identify and report signs of abuse.
School Focused Youth Service
The School Focused Youth Service (SFYS) program supports students in years 5 to 12 who are vulnerable to, or showing signs of, disengaging from school.
The Navigator program
Navigator supports disengaged young people to return to education and learning.
National Student Wellbeing Program
The National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP) provides pastoral care services and strategies that support the wellbeing of the broader school community.
Primary Welfare Officer Initiative
The Primary Welfare Officer Initiative aims to help schools create positive cultures and assist students at risk of disengagement.
Student learning
Koorie literacy and numeracy programs
These programs are specifically designed to support Koorie students in Victorian government schools to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes.
Science and mathematics specialist centres
Victorian science and mathematics specialist centres provide engaging STEM learning experiences for students and teachers across the state.
Support students with additional learning needs
Information, teaching materials and programs to support students with disability and additional needs.
Victorian African Communities Action Plan
Funding is available for community organisations to deliver homework clubs, afterschool activities and parent engagement activities for young people of African heritage.
WorldSkills VET competitions for school students
Victorian school students can compete in VET regional competitions in 2024
Support for schools
Inclusion Outreach Coaching
The Inclusion Outreach Coaching (IOC) initiative supports schools to build inclusive education capabilities and practices.
Manage challenging behaviour from parents
Toolkit of resources to manage situations where parents’ behaviour is challenging or aggressive.
Music in Me: Music Teacher Mentoring Program
Music in Me: Music Teacher Mentoring Program (MiM) is a unique in-school professional music education learning program open to all Victorian schools.
Music in schools
Music education enhances academic success, boosts confidence, and improves overall wellbeing in young people.
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