Head Start

Head Start Program Information

For information about the Head Start program, please see the website and short video: 

http://www.vic.gov.au/headstart 

About Head Start video

International Women's Day 2026

In celebration of the 115th International Women's Day 2026, where the theme is 'Give to Gain', we are celebrating the young women across the Bayside Peninsula Area who are working in School-based Apprenticeships or Traineeships (SBATs) in their respective industries. We currently have 28 young women signed-up and commencing their apprenticeship or traineeship in industries such as: Electrical; Brick and Blocklaying; Light and Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology; Engineering Metal Fabrication; Carpentry; Hairdressing; Early Childhood Education and Care; Racing (Trackwork Rider); Baking and Cake and Pastry.  

Trade & Tech Fit Expo 2026

The Trade & Tech Fit expo is returning in 2026. As you know, this is the largest hands-on expo for female and gender diverse students in Year 7-12 from all school sectors. It is now an award-winning event!! The Trade & Tech Fit has been awarded the 2024-25 National Government Event of the Year by Meetings & Events Australia.

What is Trade & Tech Fit?

Trade & Tech Fit is Victoria’s largest hands-on career expo. Open exclusively to female and gender diverse students, it showcases study and employment opportunities in high priority industries typically pitched to males. Students in Years 7-12 attend the Trade & Tech Fit under a school excursion model where schools bring groups of students to the expo. 

Where and when is Trade & Tech Fit? 

Date: Tuesday 2nd June and Wednesday 3 June 2026 

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Location: MCEC

 2026. 

Why students attend Trade & Tech Fit? 

• Explore a wide range of hands-on career experiences in trades and technology 
• Learn directly from industry experts and role models. 
• Discover opportunities in fields where women and gender diverse people are underrepresented. 
• Take part in workshops, demonstrations and career conversations
• Build confidence, skills and career awareness. 

For more information, refer to: www.vic.gov.au/trade-tech-fit.