2. To support the engagement and ongoing involvement of quality education staff in rural and remote communities of Victoria.

3. Developed by CEP in 2007 based on previous work undertaken by CEP, Rural Education Forum of Australia and experiences from other states Learnt from the development of the National Rural Health Alliance to recruit health professionals to rural and remote Australia Initial focus has been on building partnerships between rural clusters and pre service teacher universities.

4. Four years of operation 12 rural partnerships supported Over 240 pre-service teachers involved 54 rural schools involved Partnerships in all DEECD regions and 2 CEO Diocese 5 universities across 9 campuses Approximately 40% of pre-service teachers involved gained a teaching position in a rural school after their involvement

5. Professional Practice

6. More than a fantastic professional experience…

7. ASSISTANCE DEECD offers a living away from home allowance * 15 -24 days $1000 * 25 + days $1600 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/careers/teaching/incentives/stpsapplications.htm

8. “I would highly recommend this program for any student with a curiosity about living and working in a rural community, or for any student who wants a different teaching experience to enrich their professional understanding”. “It was brilliant! Such a great range of opportunities; excursions, PD, visits to other schools and other educational settings, camps, training sessions, the list goes on…”. “the chance to live and work with other students, sharing ideas and experiences, was the most rewarding part of my course”.

10. Natalieh's Rural New Graduate Experience