Welcome Back for 2026
Thank you for a fabulous 2025! We are back after a well-deserved break, recharged, and ready to kick our goals this year.
Discover our expert tips to ensure your success with Edumate this year, and get a sneak peek at the exciting developments coming up soon.
What to Expect in 2026
We are pleased to welcome two new schools to the Edumate family - Connections High School and St John Henry Newman College, who are now live on the platform. This year, we will continue to level up your experience - refining the features you rely on and exploring new opportunities that keep Edumate at the centre of your school’s operations.
As we step into the year ahead, here’s a preview of what’s coming your way.
Product Development Corner
At Edumate, we’re committed to building our product with you. Your needs, insights, and experiences play a key role in guiding our product direction.
While we always strive to connect directly with as many of our customers as possible, we know we can’t reach everyone individually.
That’s why you may have noticed a Product Development Corner within our Release Notes.
This dedicated section will:
01. Highlight upcoming updates and improvementsWe encourage you to explore the Product Development Corner and share your thoughts. Your feedback helps us continuously improve Edumate for you and your school community.
Software Updates
We've got a lot of exciting things planned for 2026! With changes coming to integrations, software functionality and your Carer Orbit app experience, there's plenty of updates on the way. Bookmark the link below to keep track of our software updates.


Key Dates
We’ve brought together all the key government return dates your school needs to know into one easy-to-use list. Click the link below to download a printer-friendly version.
Small Group Trainings
Our Small Group Training sessions give you a collaborative learning experience and the chance to connect with other Edumate users. Term 1 Small Group Training will be available soon—stay tuned for more details.
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