Latest News
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.
Online TLDS 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
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
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
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
New Tip – How to change your webmail password
Browse to our Tips page to find out more or follow this direct link: Tip – How to change your webmail password
Training webinars for Term Two 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 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.
Privacy Awareness Week
This week is Privacy Awareness Week. As well as running talks and workshops during this week, the OVIC – Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner provides privacy resources for organisations in Victoria. With guidance on the Privacy Principles, many templates and materials to help navigate privacy, information sharing and managing security risks or breaches.
Privacy Officer Toolkit
Privacy Officer Toolkit – Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (ovic.vic.gov.au)
Privacy Principles
New Tip – How to avoid security threats from email attachments
Among the most dangerous types of malicious mail are the ones with viruses, malware, ransomware or trojans attached.
Browse to our Tips page to find out more or follow this direct link: Tip – How to avoid security threats from email attachments
New Tip – Passphrases
Create a passphrase by generating three or more random words. A simple 4-word passphrase will take centuries to crack where a 13-character password can take considerably less.
Browse to our Tips page to find out how or from this direct link: Tip – Passphrases
Safer Internet Day
We are proud to support @eSafetyOffice Safer Internet Day on 6 February 2024. #ConnectReflectProtect. Sign up to support #SID2024 at eSafety.gov.au/sid
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
Online TLDS 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
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
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
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
New Tip – How to change your webmail password
Browse to our Tips page to find out more or follow this direct link: Tip – How to change your webmail password
Training webinars for Term Two 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 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.
Privacy Awareness Week
This week is Privacy Awareness Week. As well as running talks and workshops during this week, the OVIC – Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner provides privacy resources for organisations in Victoria. With guidance on the Privacy Principles, many templates and materials to help navigate privacy, information sharing and managing security risks or breaches.
Privacy Officer Toolkit
Privacy Officer Toolkit – Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (ovic.vic.gov.au)
Privacy Principles
New Tip – How to avoid security threats from email attachments
Among the most dangerous types of malicious mail are the ones with viruses, malware, ransomware or trojans attached.
Browse to our Tips page to find out more or follow this direct link: Tip – How to avoid security threats from email attachments
New Tip – Passphrases
Create a passphrase by generating three or more random words. A simple 4-word passphrase will take centuries to crack where a 13-character password can take considerably less.
Browse to our Tips page to find out how or from this direct link: Tip – Passphrases
Safer Internet Day
We are proud to support @eSafetyOffice Safer Internet Day on 6 February 2024. #ConnectReflectProtect. Sign up to support #SID2024 at eSafety.gov.au/sid
Technology Survey 2023 is completed
Thank you to all the participants of the Technology Survey for 2023
We received 176 submissions, up 24 from last year.
Many staff found the time to complete the survey with great insights and suggestions. Overall, the survey affirms the areas of support we prioritise and helps us to identify new areas of improvement. We will be following up with many of you and responding to your requests.
Congratulations to Montrose Preschool!
We would also like to announce the survey prize has been drawn and to congratulate the lucky winner, Montrose Preschool, Montrose.
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.
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