Creating hope for students

Peter’s passion for education soon turned into purpose. From volunteering at a school in his first year at Flinders to eventually leading schools as principal, he built a remarkable career across regional and metropolitan areas.

His commitment to education extended beyond the classroom, supporting curriculum development, fostering international exchanges, and teaching at Flinders in retirement.

For the past ten years Peter has donated to support Flinders students in financial need, a generosity deeply rooted in the inequality he witnessed throughout his life.

“At school I had Indigenous friends who had to leave school by 16 to work. They were part of the Stolen Generation and missed the loving family and financial support they needed to pursue their opportunities,” he shares.

“As a teacher and school principal I saw first-hand how country students find it difficult to leave their close communities to pursue study in the city. They experience issues of fees, housing, friendships, security, and confidence that must be overcome before they can succeed at university.”

For Peter, donating to support students through the Matthew Flinders Scholarship is about removing barriers to education and offering something even more powerful – hope.

“Hope is the candle that keeps us going. If you give people hope they can shine, the possibilities for their lives and their passions can be realised.”

Donate today to join Peter in supporting students in financial need and providing hope to the next generation.

100% of your tax-deductible donation to the Matthew Flinders Scholarship will support student in financial need.

^{Published May 2025. Author: Lynda Allen}