Latest News
New Tip – Remember to update apps from the Microsoft Store
On a Windows computer, it is best to install applications from the Microsoft Store. This way you can update all your installed apps at once from your Microsoft Store library.
Click here to read the Tip – Remember to update apps from the Microsoft Store.
New Tip – Get started with an Authentication App
Two-factor authentication is now a requirement for many web accounts and services, such as receiving a confirmation code via text or email when online banking.
Authenticator Apps can do the same verification step as a text or email but is more secure, faster and reliable.
View it here Tip – Get started with an Authentication App
Easter Holiday and ANZAC Day Updates
Please note that the Kindergarten IT Program helpdesk will be closed from 18th April 2025 to 21st April 2025. IT Support services will resume on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 from 9AM.
Kindergarten IT Program helpdesk will be closed again on 25th April 2025 and resume on Monday 28th April 2025 from 9AM.
Just before you leave for the school break, it is helpful to:
Shut down your computer
Switch off the modem
Switch off the power and unplug at the wall socket
Add a post it note reminder to your computer screen stating – turn the modem and power back on
Following these steps can stop a possible power surge or damage to your computer. It also saves energy.
Webmail
If you want to check your webmail over the break, remember the new webmail is here: https://webmail.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/
The username is the full email address.
Please ensure that you know the password for your email account. If you are unsure what the password is, please contact our service desk.
Training webinars for Term One 2025
Now available for enrolment
We are offering shorter format Digital Safety webinars to support key priorities of the National Plan to Combat Cybercrime.
The webinars offered:
Digital Safety – Email
Digital Safety – Password Managers
Digital Safety – Security Updates
Digital Safety – Antivirus & Anti-malware
You can view the schedule and book a webinar session on our training page.
New Tip – Family tech agreements
With children looking forward to transitioning to technology focused schools, now is a great time to introduce families to the concept of family tech agreements.
Help your parents set the right approach over the summer break with these family tech agreement templates.
View Tip – Family tech agreements
New Tip – Scan your PC with Windows Security
You do not need a subscription to an antivirus product to scan your Windows computer for malicious files. Windows 10 and Windows 11 both have an antivirus scanner built into Windows Security.
View how to use it here Tip – Scan your PC with Windows Security.
New resource hub for Young Children in Digital Society
Young Children in Digital Society is a new online hub, bringing together evidence-based resources and information for early-childhood educators. Developed in collaboration with children, families, and educators by researchers and organisations interested in helping young children live well and safely with digital technologies.
The resources explain practices that children and their adults can do using digital technologies together. There are videos, infographics, articles, tip sheets, and animations.
https://youngchildrendigitalsociety.com.au/
eSafety have also announced that the Early Years Professional Learning modules have now updated based on findings from the Young Children in Digital Society project.
Training webinars for Term Four 2024
Now available for enrolment
We are offering shorter format Digital Safety webinars to support key priorities of the National Plan to Combat Cybercrime.
The webinars:
Digital Safety – Password Managers
Digital Safety – Security Updates
Digital Safety – Antivirus & Anti-malware
You can view the schedule and book a webinar session on our training page.
Technology Survey 2024 is completed
Thank you to all the participants of the Technology Survey for 2024
We received 189 submissions. We will be following up with many of you and responding to your requests.
Congratulations to Californian Gully Kindergarten!
We would also like to announce the survey prize has been drawn and to congratulate the lucky winner, Karen.
Online TLDS training webinars
Now available for enrolment
In support of the Online Transition Learning and Development Statement (Online TLDS) we are offering webinars through late August into September.
The courses offered:
You can view the schedule and book a webinar session on our training page.
Technology Survey 2024
Complete this 5 minute survey to have your say and give your service the chance to win an iPad!
https://surveys.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/
The Kindergarten IT Program would like to find out how we can improve the program for our service members. There are 8 questions covering technology needs, connectivity, service improvements and customer satisfaction.
Your submission will enter your service in the prize draw for first prize, a 10th Generation 64GB WiFi iPad.
The survey will run from 5th of August to 30th of August 2024.
This survey is intended for employees and committee members of Victorian Early Childhood Education and Care services that make use of the Kindergarten IT Program.
Survey Policy and prize draw Terms & Conditions.
Tip – Phishing emails directly targeting you and your workplace
Please be alert to phishing emails targeting you in your workplace with accurate personal and staff information.
- Be on the alert for unexpected email claiming to be from your boss or workmate.
- Be on the alert for unsolicited email addressing you by name.
- Be on the alert for casual email requests like, “Can I talk to you right now?” or “Are you free at the moment?
- Current scams we have seen targeting the sector have included the names of workplace staff and managers. Scammers are most likely collecting these details from organisation’s websites or other details in the public domain.
Previous examples of phishing targeting kindergartens:
Tip – Phishing email targeting early childhood services – Kindergarten IT Program
Tip – Scam targeting payroll and administration staff – Kindergarten IT Program
Take the cyber.gov.au scam guidance and quiz:
Recognise and report scams | Cyber.gov.au
Information technology support is provided by the State Library Victoria, Community IT Support Team
Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm
| Phone: 03 8664 7001 | Toll Free: 1800 629 835 |
| General Enquiries Email: info@kindergarten.vic.gov.au | Technical Support Email: support@kindergarten.vic.gov.au |
Welcome to the
Kindergarten IT Program
Latest News
New Tip – Remember to update apps from the Microsoft Store
On a Windows computer, it is best to install applications from the Microsoft Store. This way you can update all your installed apps at once from your Microsoft Store library.
Click here to read the Tip – Remember to update apps from the Microsoft Store.
New Tip – Get started with an Authentication App
Two-factor authentication is now a requirement for many web accounts and services, such as receiving a confirmation code via text or email when online banking.
Authenticator Apps can do the same verification step as a text or email but is more secure, faster and reliable.
View it here Tip – Get started with an Authentication App
Easter Holiday and ANZAC Day Updates
Please note that the Kindergarten IT Program helpdesk will be closed from 18th April 2025 to 21st April 2025. IT Support services will resume on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 from 9AM.
Kindergarten IT Program helpdesk will be closed again on 25th April 2025 and resume on Monday 28th April 2025 from 9AM.
Just before you leave for the school break, it is helpful to:
Shut down your computer
Switch off the modem
Switch off the power and unplug at the wall socket
Add a post it note reminder to your computer screen stating – turn the modem and power back on
Following these steps can stop a possible power surge or damage to your computer. It also saves energy.
Webmail
If you want to check your webmail over the break, remember the new webmail is here: https://webmail.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/
The username is the full email address.
Please ensure that you know the password for your email account. If you are unsure what the password is, please contact our service desk.
Training webinars for Term One 2025
Now available for enrolment
We are offering shorter format Digital Safety webinars to support key priorities of the National Plan to Combat Cybercrime.
The webinars offered:
Digital Safety – Email
Digital Safety – Password Managers
Digital Safety – Security Updates
Digital Safety – Antivirus & Anti-malware
You can view the schedule and book a webinar session on our training page.
New Tip – Family tech agreements
With children looking forward to transitioning to technology focused schools, now is a great time to introduce families to the concept of family tech agreements.
Help your parents set the right approach over the summer break with these family tech agreement templates.
View Tip – Family tech agreements
New Tip – Scan your PC with Windows Security
You do not need a subscription to an antivirus product to scan your Windows computer for malicious files. Windows 10 and Windows 11 both have an antivirus scanner built into Windows Security.
View how to use it here Tip – Scan your PC with Windows Security.
New resource hub for Young Children in Digital Society
Young Children in Digital Society is a new online hub, bringing together evidence-based resources and information for early-childhood educators. Developed in collaboration with children, families, and educators by researchers and organisations interested in helping young children live well and safely with digital technologies.
The resources explain practices that children and their adults can do using digital technologies together. There are videos, infographics, articles, tip sheets, and animations.
https://youngchildrendigitalsociety.com.au/
eSafety have also announced that the Early Years Professional Learning modules have now updated based on findings from the Young Children in Digital Society project.
Training webinars for Term Four 2024
Now available for enrolment
We are offering shorter format Digital Safety webinars to support key priorities of the National Plan to Combat Cybercrime.
The webinars:
Digital Safety – Password Managers
Digital Safety – Security Updates
Digital Safety – Antivirus & Anti-malware
You can view the schedule and book a webinar session on our training page.
Technology Survey 2024 is completed
Thank you to all the participants of the Technology Survey for 2024
We received 189 submissions. We will be following up with many of you and responding to your requests.
Congratulations to Californian Gully Kindergarten!
We would also like to announce the survey prize has been drawn and to congratulate the lucky winner, Karen.
Online TLDS training webinars
Now available for enrolment
In support of the Online Transition Learning and Development Statement (Online TLDS) we are offering webinars through late August into September.
The courses offered:
You can view the schedule and book a webinar session on our training page.
Technology Survey 2024
Complete this 5 minute survey to have your say and give your service the chance to win an iPad!
https://surveys.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/
The Kindergarten IT Program would like to find out how we can improve the program for our service members. There are 8 questions covering technology needs, connectivity, service improvements and customer satisfaction.
Your submission will enter your service in the prize draw for first prize, a 10th Generation 64GB WiFi iPad.
The survey will run from 5th of August to 30th of August 2024.
This survey is intended for employees and committee members of Victorian Early Childhood Education and Care services that make use of the Kindergarten IT Program.
Survey Policy and prize draw Terms & Conditions.
Tip – Phishing emails directly targeting you and your workplace
Please be alert to phishing emails targeting you in your workplace with accurate personal and staff information.
- Be on the alert for unexpected email claiming to be from your boss or workmate.
- Be on the alert for unsolicited email addressing you by name.
- Be on the alert for casual email requests like, “Can I talk to you right now?” or “Are you free at the moment?
- Current scams we have seen targeting the sector have included the names of workplace staff and managers. Scammers are most likely collecting these details from organisation’s websites or other details in the public domain.
Previous examples of phishing targeting kindergartens:
Tip – Phishing email targeting early childhood services – Kindergarten IT Program
Tip – Scam targeting payroll and administration staff – Kindergarten IT Program
Take the cyber.gov.au scam guidance and quiz:
Recognise and report scams | Cyber.gov.au
Information technology support is provided by the State Library Victoria, Community IT Support Team
Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm
Phone: 03 8664 7001
Toll Free: 1800 629 835
General Enquiries Email: info@kindergarten.vic.gov.au
Technical Support Email: support@kindergarten.vic.gov.au