MEDIA RELEASES

Members Statement – Shepparton Electorate Schools

SpeechesBy MemberforShepparton 6 March, 2025

Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:53): I had the absolute pleasure of recently visiting Mooroopna Primary School, Shepparton East Primary School, St Francis Primary School Nathalia and Bourchier Street Primary School in Shepparton to present school badges and certificates. It is always such a proud day, with some of the families, friends and carers in attendance. I also…

Vital cuts to education will hurt our most vulnerable, says O’Keeffe

Local Issues, Media ReleasesBy MemberforShepparton 7 August, 2023

Despite assurances from the Department of Education that school staff would not be impacted to meet State Budget targets, shocking revelations have emerged that over 80 specialised teachers from the decades-long Visiting Teacher Service, have been made redundant. Visiting Teachers (VTs), highly experienced and adept in supporting students with specific disabilities and impairments, have been…