The Victorian Government has announced increased funding in the 2025/26 Budget to support families experiencing cost-of-living pressures, with a focus on helping children participate in school activities and organised sport.
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Young people from across Hepburn Shire will step onto the global stage this July in the region’s first TEDx Daylesford Youth event. Around ten students, selected for their passion, ideas and commitment to making a difference, will deliver short talks on issues that matter to them and their communities.
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Live4Life Hepburn introduced the members of the 2025 Crew with a memorable launch event at Daylesford College on Friday May 9. Live4Lfe, spans both suicide prevention and mental health/wellbeing education and Live4Life is the only program of its kind designed specifically for rural and regional areas.
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Students in Daylesford, Hepburn, and surrounding areas are set to benefit from a range of enhanced educational opportunities thanks to initiatives supported by the state government.
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What was previously a dark and dated hallway at St Michael’s Primary in Daylesford has been transformed into an open, welcoming and flexible learning and play space. The project was made possible with $2 million from the Federal Government’s Capital Grants Program and an additional $186,000 from the school.
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The Daylesford Community Childcare Centre has launched an initiative to raise funds for Joe’s Kitchen Garden, an inspiring project aimed at teaching children the invaluable skills of growing and cooking their own vegetables.
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Daylesford College principal, Steve MacPhail, has praised the Year 12 cohort for contributing to one of the school’s best results in years. Scout Kinnear, who received an ATAR of 97.55, is Dux of the College.
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The Live4Life initiative at Daylesford College has reached its 6-month milestone. The program is a community wide mental health initiative that offers Mental Health First Aid education to students, teachers, and community members.
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St. Michael’s Primary School in Daylesford has been awarded a $5,000 grant for a Biodiversity Nature Trail as part of the state government’s Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants program.
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In a generous show of support for local traditions and remembrance, Marilyn Kilinsky has donated a stunning piece of metal ANZAC artwork to Daylesford College. The donation was prompted by the outstanding participation of Daylesford College captains and vice captains at the recent ANZAC Day services.
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The state government has provided funding for schools across Victoria to ensure that they are well-prepared for the upcoming bushfire season by providing grants to slash vegetation growth and reduce the risk of fire. Six local schools will benefit from the funding.
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A number of organisations are offering university and TAFE scholarships to assist local students in their post-secondary education. Some of these have closing dates which are approaching. If you are a year 12 student, you should check your eligibility and consider applying.
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