Healesville developed a staged response to upskill teachers to meet the needs and provide programs for Aboriginal students who from a wide range in academic performance. This included the development of cultural competency of teachers, and 'front loading' students.
The Healesville Cluster is located 60km north-east of Melbourne, Victoria. Healesville is situated on the lands of the Wurunjeri people and around 10% of the local population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Within the cluster there are four schools; two primary schools and two high schools (links go to school site):
