Bass Coast and South Gippsland rural placement program

This Victorian State Government sponsored Placements Plus program offers placement experiences in government schools located in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland region of Victoria. This region is located approximately 120km south-east of Melbourne and includes towns such as Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cowes.

Pre-service teachers in any Masters of Teaching or Bachelor of Education (Primary, Secondary and Early Childhood) course can apply to undertake their placement in participating schools.

Selection of pre-service teachers will take into consideration applicants’ Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and past performances during placements. It should be noted that final year pre-service teachers will be given priority consideration during the selection process.

Communication regarding the benefits of participating in this program and information about key dates, program application/selection and financial support will be emailed to all students at the beginning of Semester 2 each year.

Pre-service teachers undertaking their placement in a participating Bass Coast and South Gippsland school are eligible for a Victorian Government Pre-Service Teacher Placement Grant (PPG) of $280 per day. Information about applying for this grant is available here and will be detailed in communications.

Pre-service teachers participating in this program are accountable for accommodation costs of approximately $1,200 for a 15-day placement and $1,600 for a 20-day placement (subject to change due to available housing). Accommodation will be organised on their behalf by Monash with Reho Study Tours.

For more information, please contact the relevant Professional Experience team.