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...

There are so many people working hard to progress the Shepparton Education Plan - from educators, to students and parents, to community members and industry experts - and it was so good...

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...

EDUCATION SUCCESS We’re beginning to make some headway with the development of a 10-year Education Plan to transform how we approach school-based learning in the district. The Shepparton Education Plan will cater...

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...

Well it has been a bit of a rollercoaster over the last few days with a rail announcement that seemed to leave Shepparton high and dry and then we discover in the...

Education Opportunity This week’s million dollar pre-budget announcement for a Shepparton Education Plan is an exciting opportunity to investigate the best possible options for schooling in the Shepparton District. The ten year...

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...

 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...

EDUCATION FUNDING Last week, I visited five primary schools in the Shepparton District. It is so heartening to see the excellent work that our teachers do, often in circumstances where their buildings...