What 10,000 resource downloads reveal about educator priorities in 2026

Over the past year, the Victorian Inclusion Agency (VIA) website recorded more than 68,000 page views, 35,000 sessions and over 10,000 resource downloads.

Website data does more than show what educators click on. It reveals what they're actively looking for support with.

When we looked at the resources educators downloaded most often, five clear priorities emerged. Together, they paint a picture of a sector focused on inclusion, practical action and creating environments where every child can participate and thrive.

If these priorities feel familiar, that's because they reflect the realities educators are navigating every day.

Practical support helps turn knowledge into action

The most downloaded resources were not lengthy reports or complex policy documents. They were practical tools educators could use straight away.

Among the most popular downloads were the Specialist Equipment Library catalogue, the Meaningful praise poster and the How multicultural is your learning environment? checklist.

This is not to suggest that theory and research are unimportant. Rather, the data suggests educators are looking for resources that help translate evidence-informed approaches into everyday practice.

Faced with increasing complexity and ongoing workforce pressures, educators are seeking support that is both grounded in evidence and immediately applicable in their settings.

The message is clear: educators value resources that help turn knowledge into action.

Inclusion remains a core priority

The strongest-performing resources reflected a continued focus on inclusive practice.

The most downloaded resource across the website was the Specialist Equipment Library catalogue, downloaded more than 950 times.

That level of demand highlights an important reality of inclusion: good intentions alone are not enough.

Educators need access to practical tools, equipment and specialist support that help remove barriers to participation for children with additional needs.

The data reinforces the importance of pairing capability building with tangible resources that can make an immediate difference for children and families.

Cultural inclusion is gaining momentum

One of the clearest trends emerging from the data is growing interest in resources that support cultural inclusion and diversity.

Popular resources downloaded through the website and featured in the VIA's free Inclusion News newsletter included:

• Poster: What do we celebrate?
• Poster: First Nations dates of significance
• Poster: Words matter
• Calendar: Eastern Kulin seasons
• Guide: Early years Koorie resource
• Tipsheet: Including diverse families on Mother's Day and Father's Day

Interest in these resources suggests educators are looking for practical ways to embed cultural inclusion into everyday practice.

Importantly, they are seeking support that goes beyond awareness and helps create environments where children and families feel genuinely recognised, respected and represented.

Everyday practice matters most

Many of the most popular resources focused on the everyday interactions educators have with children and families.

Resources such as the Meaningful praise poster, the article Co-regulation is a powerful tool for supporting children to navigate behaviour, and the poster 7 questions to spark gratitude in children all offer practical strategies that can be implemented immediately.

Educators are not just focused on major initiatives or compliance requirements. They are also looking for ideas that strengthen relationships, wellbeing and inclusion in everyday interactions.

Those small moments are often where children experience the greatest sense of belonging.

Trusted and accessible resources still matter

In an age of endless online information, one finding stands out.

More than 10,000 downloads suggest educators are not struggling to find information. They are looking for information they can trust.

The VIA's resources and free Inclusion News newsletter are practical, evidence-informed and freely available to the sector. Their popularity suggests educators continue to value trusted sources that save time and translate evidence into action.

For busy professionals, quality matters. But accessibility matters too.

When resources are easy to find, free to access and relevant to everyday practice, educators are more likely to use them, share them with colleagues and embed them into their work with children and families.

What this means for educators

More than 10,000 resource downloads provide a valuable snapshot of what educators across Victoria are prioritising right now:

• Practical tools they can use immediately
• Support to strengthen inclusive practice
• Guidance on cultural inclusion and diversity
• Access to specialist resources and equipment
• Trusted, evidence-informed resources

Perhaps the most reassuring finding is that you're not alone.

Whether you're focusing on inclusion, cultural responsiveness, children's wellbeing or creating a stronger sense of belonging, these are the same priorities thousands of other educators are actively seeking support with.

These priorities also closely align with the next phase of the Inclusion Support Program, delivered by the Victorian Inclusion Agency and led by It Takes A Village, which focuses on targeted support, capability building and responsive service delivery.

Rather than looking for more information, educators are looking for practical, trusted resources that help turn good intentions into action.

When educators have access to the right support, inclusion moves from aspiration to everyday practice.

 

About the Victorian Inclusion Agency (VIA)
 

The VIA is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education to deliver the Inclusion Support Program in Victoria.  It is led by It Takes A Village in partnership with KU Children’s Services and Yooralla.

The VIA offers free inclusion support to eligible education and care services, including long day care, family day care and outside school hours care services. This brilliant program gives every child a fair chance by ensuring they have the support they need to thrive in education and care.