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Important information for kindergartens using ADP for payroll
Important information for kindergartens using ADP for payroll in relation to the VECTEA Pay Rate Increase Update.
Double Pay Run – Key Dates & Instructions for ADP Payroll Customers
To support the application of VECTEA pay rate increases, ADP will be running a double pay run process:
Process 1 – Before Rate Increases
- Submission window: Wednesday 2 July to Thursday 3 July
- Deadline: Must be closed by Thursday 3 July at 4:30pm
- Note: This pay run will be processed under current pay rates (before VECTEA increases)
Process 2 – With Rate Increases
- Submission window: Friday 4 July or Monday 7 July
- Note: This pay run will be processed using the new VECTEA pay rates
Please ensure your service is aware of these dates and submits accordingly. ADP Clients can raise any questions through their MyADP portal.
Authorised technology contact details update
The Kindergarten IT Program relies on clusters and kindergartens to notify us of who can request our services on their behalf. We are currently reaching out to both group employers and independent services to designate or update their authorised technology contacts.
If your service receives an email from us requesting approved contacts and links to a unique form, We recommend cluster managers, directors or lead teachers complete the form. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or would like to discuss who the appropriate staff member is to complete the form.
eSafety Commissioner’s Professional learning for teachers webinars
The eSafety Commissioner’s site, www.esafety.gov.au, has eSafety Early Years professional learning modules specifically for early childhood.
Additionally, to expand on important security topics and new issues, webinars for all sectors of education continue throughout the year along with self-paced online modules for lower primary teachers including foundation.
Review the June and July options here: Professional learning for teachers.
New Tip – Signing into your Microsoft Account
The most common way to sign into your Mircosoft account is to enter a password. However sign-in can require additional identification methods to keep your account safe.
Learn how to add sign-in methods with our Tip – Signing into your Microsoft Account.
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
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.
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 |
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Latest News
Important information for kindergartens using ADP for payroll
Important information for kindergartens using ADP for payroll in relation to the VECTEA Pay Rate Increase Update.
Double Pay Run – Key Dates & Instructions for ADP Payroll Customers
To support the application of VECTEA pay rate increases, ADP will be running a double pay run process:
Process 1 – Before Rate Increases
- Submission window: Wednesday 2 July to Thursday 3 July
- Deadline: Must be closed by Thursday 3 July at 4:30pm
- Note: This pay run will be processed under current pay rates (before VECTEA increases)
Process 2 – With Rate Increases
- Submission window: Friday 4 July or Monday 7 July
- Note: This pay run will be processed using the new VECTEA pay rates
Please ensure your service is aware of these dates and submits accordingly. ADP Clients can raise any questions through their MyADP portal.
Authorised technology contact details update
The Kindergarten IT Program relies on clusters and kindergartens to notify us of who can request our services on their behalf. We are currently reaching out to both group employers and independent services to designate or update their authorised technology contacts.
If your service receives an email from us requesting approved contacts and links to a unique form, We recommend cluster managers, directors or lead teachers complete the form. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or would like to discuss who the appropriate staff member is to complete the form.
eSafety Commissioner’s Professional learning for teachers webinars
The eSafety Commissioner’s site, www.esafety.gov.au, has eSafety Early Years professional learning modules specifically for early childhood.
Additionally, to expand on important security topics and new issues, webinars for all sectors of education continue throughout the year along with self-paced online modules for lower primary teachers including foundation.
Review the June and July options here: Professional learning for teachers.
New Tip – Signing into your Microsoft Account
The most common way to sign into your Mircosoft account is to enter a password. However sign-in can require additional identification methods to keep your account safe.
Learn how to add sign-in methods with our Tip – Signing into your Microsoft Account.
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
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.
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