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.
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
4 July 2025
Hundreds of families across Far West NSW are a step closer to accessing fee-free, high-quality early learning, with contracts awarded for four brand-new public early learning services in the region.
Ministerial media release
3 July 2025
The Minns Labor Government’s plans to deliver a new high school for the growing Wilton community are progressing, with the community getting a first look at designs for the school as the site is confirmed.
Ministerial media release
2 July 2025
Minns Labor Government turbocharges the delivery of new schools for Sydney’s fast-growing North West
Families in Sydney’s North West are set to benefit from three new public schools and two new public preschools in Box Hill and Gables, as the Minns Labor Government continues to deliver world-class education to one of the fastest growing suburbs in the state.
Ministerial media release
2 July 2025
The Minns Labor Government is collaborating with businesses to build the net zero workforce of the future, by giving students an opportunity to be job-ready for a career in decarbonisation with a new $1 million internship program.
Ministerial media release
1 July 2025
Hundreds of families across the Riverina are a step closer to accessing fee-free, high-quality early learning, with contracts awarded for four brand-new public preschools in the region.
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Department of Education,Training Services | 1 July 2025
This application is for an organisation as a third party to request authentication of a Certificate of Proficiency or Craft Certificate issued by the NSW Commissioner of Vocational Training.
Compliance
Liquor & Gaming NSW | 1 July 2025
In 2023, Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) commenced a compliance campaign to address non-compliance with laws regulating the use of external signage and advertising of gaming machines.
Checklist
NSW Education Standards Authority | 1 July 2025
A checklist to help you understand everything you need to apply for first-time teacher accreditation in NSW.
Checklist
NSW Education Standards Authority | 1 July 2025
A checklist to help you understand everything you need to apply for first-time teacher accreditation in NSW.
Form
Department of Education,Training Services | 1 July 2025
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