- Population: 68,409, 25% born overseas
- Education providers: GOTAFE, La Trobe University, The University of Melbourne
- Distance from Melbourne: 191km
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[Boppy, inspiring music throughout the video]
Text on screen: Welcome to Shepparton, visuals move to map of Victoria with Shepparton in northern Victoria highlighted.
Visuals of Shepparton city, Victoria Park Lake and main street. Text on screen: A mulitcultural city in the heart of the country
Visuals of the city from above, sports ovals. Text on screen: Just 2 hours from Melbourne.
Text on screen: Home to world-class education institutions, logos of gotafe, La Trobe University and the University of Melbourne.
Visuals of buildings, La Trobe signage with students walking past, students in biology tutorial.
Text on screen: Easily accessible by Car, Bus and Train.
Text on screen: Laid-back country lifestyle with big city amenities. Visuals of farming fields, winery overlooking vast fields, nursing student.
Text on screen: Explore cafes, restaurants, and wineries. Visuals of students in practical classes, working with other students.
Text on screen: Key industry sectors: Agriculture, Healthcare and Manufacturing.
Visuals of the lake and facilities. Text on screen: Shepparton: Where culture and lifestyle meet
Visuals of a multicultural mix of students walking out of the Department of Rural Health building.
Text on screen: Ready to start your study experience in country Victoria? Find your course with the Study Melbourne Course Finder.
[Study Melbourne Victoria Australia logo]
Key institutions
Shepparton is home to top educational institutions including La Trobe University and The University of Melbourne which each have campuses conveniently located in the centre of town.
The region also houses a GOTAFE campus, with a Diploma of Nursing course available to international students.
Liveability
Shepparton is a highly liveable, multicultural and diverse city with extensive dining and nightlife options and many bars, breweries, wineries, cafés and restaurants to explore.
Located in Victoria’s north, Shepparton is only a two-hour drive from Melbourne. Alternatively, you can get here on V/Line buses or trains, which run several times a day. Getting around within the region is also easy thanks to Shepparton’s great public transport links, which are serviced by PTV and other local bus services .
Key sectors
Agriculture
Located in the stunning Goulburn Valley, agriculture is one of the key industries in Shepparton. Over 2,500 residents are employed in the sector, making it the city’s fourth-largest employer. Farms in the area supply a wide range of products, including milk, cattle and fruit.
Health care
As with other regional hubs, Shepparton’s health care and social assistance industry is one of its biggest employers. The local health service, GV Health, provides care and assistance to residents in the city and surrounding regional areas.
Manufacturing
Another key industry in Shepparton, the manufacturing sector, employs almost 3,000 people and is the largest contributor to the local economy. Many national and international companies have offices and manufacturing here, including SPC, J. Furphy & Sons, Campbells Australia and Freedom Foods.
Innovations and opportunities
The University of Melbourne Rural Clinical School
If you want to get hands-on health experience during your medical studies, the Rural Clinical School in Shepparton is the perfect place. Based on-site at GV Health, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from professionals in medical, surgical and emergency departments while you complete your degree.
GOTAFE Diploma of Nursing
Shepparton’s strong health sector makes it the perfect place to start your healthcare career. GOTAFE’s Diploma of Nursing is industry-accredited and can give you the practical skills for a successful career as an enrolled nurse in hospitals, aged care centres and medical practices.
The Shepparton campus nursing labs have state-of-the-art patient simulators, giving you access to specialised scenario-based training.
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