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Federation University Australia’s Faculty of Education and Arts is proud to host the 2017 Hike to Higher Education Charity Night.

To be held at the SMB Campus on Wednesday, 30 August, the event aims to raise funds to support current secondary school students from Regional Victoria who have suffered disadvantage or are disengaged from schooling. 

“The Hike to Higher Education program is gaining more and more traction and support with every visit we conduct to the beautiful Maria Island, Tasmania,” Dr Tim Harrison, Associate Dean, Research, said.

“We see the Charity Night as the next step to supporting the program into 2018 and beyond.

“The night will feature AFL Essendon Football Club Legend Simon Madden. Simon is a strong advocate for regional engagement and education, and as a school teacher for 15 years he rose to the position of Vice Principal, we are delighted to welcome Simon as our special guest to the charity night proceedings.”

   Simon’s Football career is well known and he is regarded as one of the best ruckman to have ever played the game.

His career statistics include 378 games from 1974 -1992; 575 goals; two Premierships in 1984 and 1985; the Norm Smith Medal in 1985; top five Brownlow medal finishes 1983, 1984, 1988; and Essendon Best and Fairest in 1977, 1979, 1983, 1984.

Simon is a current director on the Essendon Board and conducts leadership and business consulting forums for small, medium and large organisations.

The 2017 Hike to Higher Education Charity Night is your chance to hear and ask Simon about his views on life, leadership, resilience, business and sport.

When: Wednesday 30, August

Where: Prospects Restaurant, SMB Campus

Time: 6pm - 9pm

Cost: $90 per person (two course dinner with drinks included)

RSVP: Bookings will close 5pm, Friday, 18 August   

To book your seat click here or for further information contact Dr Tim Harrison, Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Education and Arts on regional.engagement@federation.edu.au