It was a honour to be asked to give the Occasional Address at this year’s La Trobe University Graduation in Shepparton. I believe education is key to opportunity and freedom for our young people and it was a pleasure to share my thoughts on the privilege and responsibilities of further education and the many wonderful […]

When I campaigned for election to the Victorian Parliament in 2014, one of my key platforms was education. We know our local schools are working tirelessly to provide our children with the best possible start to life. However, we also know enrollments at three of our four public secondary schools have been declining significantly and […]

EDUCATION MEETING The Shepparton Education Plan Community Advisory Group has met for the first time this week. This group has the task of devising an Education Plan starting with the four secondary schools in Shepparton and Mooroopna. A $1mill funding announcement was made as a pre-budget commitment in the 2017/18 Victorian State Budget by the […]

Education Update I am pleased Education Minister James Merlino has agreed to visit Shepparton next month. It is important we move with enthusiasm to change the education outcomes for our children. Three of our secondary colleges have had significant falls in enrolments in recent years.  There are many factors which are affecting this and it […]

 I made two important speeches regarding education in the Shepparton District in Parliament this month.  Adjournment – Wednesday, March 8. Education My adjournment is for the Minister for Education, and the action I seek is that the Minister visit Shepparton to meet with concerned community representatives who seek government assistance in finding solutions for the current situation […]