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Kindergartens with Y Kinders’ managed enrolments

2026 Registrations for Y Kinders’ direct enrolments are now open!

Registrations for kindergartens in the following Local Government Areas: Ararat Rural City, Buloke, East Gippsland, Manningham, Mount Alexander, Pyrenees, Swan Hill Rural City and Yarra opened on April 28, 2025.

Register via the link below.

2025 Enrolments are still being accepted

2025 registrations and enrolments are still open for kindergartens with Y Kinders’ managed enrolments. Y Kinders manages the full enrolment process for kindergartens in the following Local Government Areas: Ararat Rural City, Baroondara, Buloke, East Gippsland, Mount Alexander, Pyrenees, Swan Hill Rural City and Yarra.

If your kindergarten is not in one of the LGA’s listed above, visit your kindergarten’s page for information on how to register.

Registrations for 2025 places can be made on-line for kindergartens with Y Kinders’ managed direct enrolments through the link below. 

Important information before registering on-line

  • ALL sections of the form MUST be complete before it can be submitted. It will NOT SUBMIT if the mandatory sections are not completed.
  • The form CANNOT be saved, so please ensure that you have all the details required before commencing (see below).​
  • Upon completion of the form, confirmation of successful submission should appear on your screen and a confirmation email sent to the email address provided.

If you require assistance to complete the online form please contact us on (03) 4311 1500.

Before starting

Please ensure you have the following information as the on-line registration form cannot be saved and your application will not be completed without these items:​

Y Kinder Enrolments

Concession Card (if applicable)

Scan or photo of concession card (to be uploaded at prompt)​

Immunisation History Statement (click to reveal how to obtain this document)

Please note that due to legislative requirements we CANNOT accept records from Maternal and Child Health Books (green/blue books)

IMMUNISATION HISTORY STATEMENTS can be requested from:

  • the myGov App – Medicare section of the myGov website/App (can be printed or taken from screenshot)
  • Express Plus Medicare Mobile App
  • the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) tel: 1800 653 809 
  • the Australian Immunisation Register via email acir@medicareaustralia.gov.au.
  • your local Medicare or Centrelink Office. Please note: the Medicare logo and Australian Government crest must be present and identifiable to be considered a valid Immunisation History Statement. For example, if the Statement is the second page of a letter from Medicare, both pages need to be presented to the service to confirm enrolment.​ 

Families who do not hold a Medicare card will need to call the AIR to request an Immunisation History Statement.

The statement must show that the child is up to date with all vaccinations that are due for their age, or that they are able to receive; OR is eligible to enrol under the 16 week Grace Period while the service works with the family to obtain the necessary immunistions/documention; OR has a medical reason not to be vaccinated.

‘Conscientious objection’ is not an exemption under the ‘No Jab No Play’ legislation. 

For a full explanation of the ‘No Jab No Play’ legislation see here​. 

A Translating and Interpreting Service is available Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.45pm on 131 450.​

Begin 2025/2026 Registration
 

Kindergarten
Registration
Handbook

Download our Kindergarten Registration Handbook for everything you need to know about eligibility, enrolment, timelines and tips for a smooth start.

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