For new graduates like Ms Price, the early career opportunity to work in a rural or remote area can unexpectedly turn into an enjoyable lifestyle choice. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would move to a rural area. I always thought I d be living in Sydney or overseas, she said. Moving to Wagga Wagga to teach here [at Holy Trinity Primary School in Ashmont] was the best decision I ever made, seeing the difference I can make in so many children s lives.
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Origin Energy said the program aims to help schools in low socio-economic communities. High achieving teacher graduates are almost twice as likely to be employed in affluent state or independent schools rather than disadvantaged schools that need them most, Sean Barrett, head of the Origin Energy Foundation said.