Five schools in the Yarra Ranges are set to host a renowned mentoring program which helps secondary students reach their potential. Minister for Education, James Merlino, officially launched the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia’s Yarra Ranges BIG Futures program, which pairs secondary students with volunteer mentors from the local community.

Minister for Education, James Merlino, today toured Fountain Gate Secondary College, where he met students taking part in an international program to develop their critical and creative skills to help solve the world’s problems.

The Andrews Labor Government will help fund a new eco cubby at Berwick Fields Primary School. Minister for Education, James Merlino, visited the school today to reaffirm the Labor Government’s $100,000 election pledge.

The scholarship is awarded annually to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to stay at school. Mr Merlino praised Dana for her diligence and hard-work in the face of significant hardship. Three years ago – when she was in Year 10 – Dana’s father passed away, with her brother dying in a car accident four months later.

Minister for Education, James Merlino, today officially opened the latest stage of the Dandenong High School redevelopment. The $10 million Stage 3 works, completed at the end of 2014, delivered the Melaleuca Building and a refurbished the Senior Science Wing.

Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water, Lisa Neville, today announced a raft of new measures to help secure the long-term survival of Victoria’s endangered Leadbeater’s Possum.