Education and training

Active and Creative Kids vouchers

Freedom to play

The NSW Government is helping with the cost of sport, recreation, creative or cultural activities with $50 Active and Creative Kids vouchers.

Applications for voucher 2 are open now.

Voucher 1 and voucher 2 can be used together before 31 December 2024 for a combined value of $100.

Check your eligibility and apply now

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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.

Apprentices and trainees

Apprenticeships and traineeships combine formal study with on-the-job training. They lead to nationally recognised qualifications. They’re vital to building our future workforce. Find out what’s involved.

Latest education and training updates

Ministerial media release

3 December 2024

Heavy Industry Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in the Illawarra backs a future made in Australia

The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are jointly investing more than $47 million to establish the Illawarra Heavy Industry Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at TAFE NSW Wollongong.

Media release

2 December 2024

Review to consider how to best support students with disability accessing HSC exams

The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has engaged an independent evaluator to review the HSC Disability Provisions program.

Ministerial media release

30 November 2024

First NSW Skills Plan in over 15 years to rebuild VET sector and skills workforce pipeline

The Minns Labor Government has launched the NSW Skills Plan, the first NSW skills plan since 2008.

News

29 November 2024

New children’s learning space inspired by culture

A Children’s Centre in the south coast community of Berkeley has used a $250,000 grant to build a gathering place for children, their families, educators, and the community. Aboriginal Affairs NSW provided the ‘Community and Place Grant’ to Noogaleek Children’s Centre to build the space, which features culturally appropriate play spaces and gathering areas.

Ministerial media release

22 November 2024

New and upgraded public schools for the growing Wentworth Point community

Wentworth Point families are set for a major education boost as the Minns Labor Government marks the beginning of a major expansion to Wentworth Point Public School, while construction nears completion at the new Wentworth Point High School.