Latest News

New Tip – Scan your PC with Windows Security

December 6th, 2024|

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

November 20th, 2024|

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.

 

Technology Survey 2024 is completed

September 2nd, 2024|

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

August 8th, 2024|

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:

Online TLDS Training – 901

You can view the schedule and book a webinar session on our training page.

Technology Survey 2024

August 5th, 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

July 16th, 2024|

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

Online TLDS 2024

July 16th, 2024|

The Online Transition Learning and Development Statement (Online TLDS) tool reopened on Monday July 15th, 2024.

If you are a teacher who will be using the Online TLDS for the first time, our 15-minute video will get you started. View the video from our Online TLDS information and support page here: https://kindergarten.vic.gov.au/tlds/#videos

For educators who made use of the Online TLDS previously, a review of our video should be enough to get you back up-to-speed as there are no big changes to report.

If you still feel you need further training after reviewing the video, refer to our introduction webinar information and resources for the Online TLDS here: https://kindergarten.vic.gov.au/tlds/

New Tip – Hijacked email

June 28th, 2024|

Cybercriminals attempt to gain access to an email account (highjack) so that they can use it to send spam or phishing emails, steal information and use the account to attempt further attacks.

This tip explains what to do if your email account is hijacked Tip – Hijacked email

New Tip – How to set up mail filter rules in webmail

June 27th, 2024|

Filters and rules are actions you can set up in your email to automatically sort or organize incoming emails.

This tip explains how Tip – How to set up mail filter rules in webmail

New Tip – How to set up automatic forwarding in webmail

June 26th, 2024|

If you need to place a forward on your kindergarten.vic.gov.au address, our helpdesk can assist you or you can set up the forward yourself with this tip Tip – How to set up automatic forwarding in webmail

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 – Scan your PC with Windows Security

December 6th, 2024|

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

November 20th, 2024|

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.

 

Technology Survey 2024 is completed

September 2nd, 2024|

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

August 8th, 2024|

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:

Online TLDS Training – 901

You can view the schedule and book a webinar session on our training page.

Technology Survey 2024

August 5th, 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

July 16th, 2024|

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

Online TLDS 2024

July 16th, 2024|

The Online Transition Learning and Development Statement (Online TLDS) tool reopened on Monday July 15th, 2024.

If you are a teacher who will be using the Online TLDS for the first time, our 15-minute video will get you started. View the video from our Online TLDS information and support page here: https://kindergarten.vic.gov.au/tlds/#videos

For educators who made use of the Online TLDS previously, a review of our video should be enough to get you back up-to-speed as there are no big changes to report.

If you still feel you need further training after reviewing the video, refer to our introduction webinar information and resources for the Online TLDS here: https://kindergarten.vic.gov.au/tlds/

New Tip – Hijacked email

June 28th, 2024|

Cybercriminals attempt to gain access to an email account (highjack) so that they can use it to send spam or phishing emails, steal information and use the account to attempt further attacks.

This tip explains what to do if your email account is hijacked Tip – Hijacked email

New Tip – How to set up mail filter rules in webmail

June 27th, 2024|

Filters and rules are actions you can set up in your email to automatically sort or organize incoming emails.

This tip explains how Tip – How to set up mail filter rules in webmail

New Tip – How to set up automatic forwarding in webmail

June 26th, 2024|

If you need to place a forward on your kindergarten.vic.gov.au address, our helpdesk can assist you or you can set up the forward yourself with this tip Tip – How to set up automatic forwarding in webmail

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