Why Sessional Kindergarten Still Matters

Sessional kindergarten has long provided children and families with a community-based, relationship-driven foundation for learning.

It is a model grounded in educational depth, local accountability and strong school transition pathways.

As funding structures evolve, VSKEA advocates for:

  • Recognition of the sessional model’s professional expertise

  • Respect for educator workload and planning conditions

  • Sustainable implementation of expanded kindergarten hours

  • Clear communication of policy impacts at service level

VSKEA is intentionally structured as an accessible
professional membership.

Membership contributions support:

  • Policy research and analysis

  • Development of practical advocacy tools

  • Publication of structured Advocacy Briefs

  • Ongoing maintenance of an independent sector platform

This ensures that educators have access to clear, evidence-informed information without reliance on corporate providers or informal social media forums.

An Independent Professional Association for Victorian Early Childhood Sessional Kindergarten Educators

Advocacy. Policy clarity. Practical professional tools.

Welcome to the Victorian Association for Sessional Kindergarten Educators (VSKEA). We are an independent, educator-led professional association operating within the Victorian early childhood sector.

Founded in 2025, VSKEA exists to strengthen policy literacy, professional advocacy and informed sector engagement, with particular attention to the sessional kindergarten model and the educators who sustain it.

Our Focus

As Victoria transitions to expanded funded kindergarten programs, the early childhood landscape is changing rapidly.

VSKEA provides:

  • Plain-language analysis of policy and funding developments

  • Structured advocacy tools for educators

  • Semesterly sector briefings

  • Professional membership for educators and services

We operate independently, not as a union, training provider or consultancy, but as a focused professional voice committed to clarity, sustainability and sector integrity.

Independent.
Informed.
Educator Led.

Membership Now Open

Take your place in a professional association designed for educators who want clear, credible insight into policy, funding and workforce developments.

VSKEA Service Membership
$225.00