Dear VUSA Community

This term, the meaning of Heritage Day offered us pause to reflect on the stories, values and traditions that connect us. Heritage is not only about looking back at what we inherit, it is also about recognising what we build for the future. At VUSA, that heritage is being shaped in the resilience of our children, in the skills and confidence they are developing, and in the commitment of a community that refuses to let circumstance define opportunity.

A short reel we came across recently captured this so well. A group of young people lined up to race for a prize. Before the whistle blew, they were asked a few questions: Are your parents still married? Have you never had to worry about where your next meal comes from? Have you never had to worry about your data running out? Would you be able to go to college without excelling in sport or academics? Did you go to a private school? With each “yes,” participants took two steps forward. By the end, some were nearly at the finish line before the race even started, while others were still at the start line.