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Community Sport Binds People Together
Claudia was drawn to St Hilda’s College as the community values are closely aligned with those of her home town in Sea Lake, rural Victoria. Having a close friendship with two current students a year ahead of her, Claudia’s decision to join the St Hilda’s community,...
A Sense of Belonging
Twin sisters Mindy and Jennifer share a unique experience at St Hilda’s, together. From supporting each other when home-sick, to sharing ideas and memorable experiences their College experience has been shared, and enriched. After being inspired by the high tertiary...
Aspiring to be a Doctor
Naomi set her sights on studying at Australia’s number one university at an early age. Her goal was clear, to study medicine and become a Doctor. Her home town of Wangaratta, is located three hours from Melbourne in rural Victoria, so finding the right...
Leading The Way
St Hilda’s College is an inclusive community that welcomes students from cities and towns Australia wide and countries around the world. Third year student, and the inaugural College Queer representative, Ciara, has a mindset and strong voice for equality...
$100k Scholarship Announced to Celebrate Refugee Week
OUR INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY SPIRITTo celebrate Refugee Week and the year of welcome, St Hilda's College is excited to announce a new refugee scholarship valued at $100,000, proudly supported by The Ngaruk Fund, a subfund of Australian Communities Foundation....
Success On The Water
Jess Vinnicombe is a sportsperson to watch. This year she was the recipient of the St Hilda’s College Elite Sports Scholarship, awarded for her outstanding rowing ability. Jess left her hometown in Perth to join St Hilda’s College and study a Bachelor of Science...
The First 100 Days
It’s been 100 days since my family and I moved from Sydney down to St Hilda’s and I’m more certain than ever that this was the best decision I’ve made in my career so far. It wasn’t an easy call to pack up 15 years of connections, friends and local life but we’re so...
Perspective and Hope
When our daughter was born nearly 25 years ago, I felt incompetent for the first time. I had carefully avoided all things I did not do well and basked in my competence. Within two days of her birth she nearly died of a sudden illness and spent...
Leadership in the Unknown
When our daughter was born nearly 25 years ago, I felt incompetent for the first time. I had carefully avoided all things I did not do well and basked in my competence. Within two days of her birth she nearly died of a sudden illness and spent...
International Women’s Day
St Hilda's College opened in 1964 to provide accommodation for rural women, led by the founding Chair of Council, Alice Paton and Marjorie Smart the first Principal. Today we celebrated International Women's Day at a breakfast with two inspirational alumni guest...
Leadership in an ear of risk and regulation – Part 2
Last week, I shared a story that illustrated the tricky balance between rules and relationships. In an era of risk and regulation, placing faith in relationships and trust can feel unpredictable, and in a leadership job, sometimes a bit irresponsible. However, leading...
Leadership in an ear of risk and regulation – Part 1
Last week, I attended the University Colleges Australia conference in Sydney. One of the workshops I was involved in as a panel member was called Guiding a course of Responsibility and Respect in a context of Risk, Regulation and Renewal. We explored how we...