February 22nd, 2026Making kinders more inclusive

The state government is making kinders more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for every Victorian child.

The Minister for Children has announced more than $6.2 million for kindergartens across Victoria to create safe, accessible spaces and buy IT equipment to engage children of all abilities.

Kindergartens will receive up to $200,000 to upgrade facilities or purchase equipment to improve accessibility through the Building Blocks Inclusion grants.

Recipients include Clifton Childcare Co‑operative in Fitzroy North, who will upgrade their playground and improve children’s bathroom facilities to better support diverse needs.

The government is also providing up to $10,000 for 175 services to buy accessible equipment such as adjustable furniture, mobility stools and sensory resources.

Alexandra Avenue Kindergarten in Sunshine will use their $10,000 grant to purchase sensory and gross motor development equipment, including lights and mats to help create calm, supportive learning environments.

More than $1.5 million in Information Technology grants will fund computers, tablets and televisions for educational programs and service administration as part of the Building Blocks Improvement grants stream.

For a list of recipients and to find out more visit schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/building-blocks-grants-inclusion or schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/building-blocks-grants-improvement.