"Your support isn't just appreciated — it's transformative."
Mac.Rob Family Portal
"Your support isn't just appreciated — it's transformative."
The outstanding educational opportunities provided to Mac.Rob students rely on the generous contributions our families make through their voluntary parent payment contributions. This page outlines what these funds are used for, and how our families can contribute to the culture and learning of all Mac.Rob students.
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Each year, Mac.Rob shares our annual Parent Payment Policies with all families of students in Years 9 to 12. These policies, each tailored specifically to the needs of each Year level’s curriculum, describe a wide range of learning resources, co-curricular opportunities, and supplementary items, along with a suggested amount that families may contribute towards the cost of purchasing them.
Your financial contributions make a significant difference to the programs we are able to offer our students, including the excellent teaching and learning programs, the vibrant enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities, services such as a school nurse, outstanding IT infrastructure and support, and the highly supportive wellbeing programs and staff. We make every effort to keep the cost of items and activities to a minimum and affordable for all families.
All parent payment contributions directly impact the experiences that define a Mac.Rob education, and every contribution strengthens our capacity to challenge, support, and inspire our students. Without them, our ability to deliver an exceptional educational experience is less than our exceptional students deserve.
To learn more about parent payment policies, please visit the DET's Parent Payment webpage._______
Parent Payment Policies for each Year level can be viewed at any time on the Family Portal or the school website, and payment can be made quickly and efficiently through your Compass dashboard. Contributions are able to be paid from the end of each school year and into the coming year, at your convenience.
We’ve worked hard to make sure our payment policies are as simple and economical as possible, but if you have any questions or trouble locating the payment prompt on Compass, please contact our finance team and we’ll be very glad to assist you.
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We know that parent contributions, especially when viewed as a lump sum, can be overwhelming. To help ease the financial burden on families, our finance team can organise for contributions to be paid in instalments via a payment plan, with payments scheduled at the start of each Term.
If you would like to learn more about this payment option, please call the front office a call the Front Office on 03 9864 7700.
"Every contribution strengthens our capacity to challenge, support, and inspire our students."
Parent contributions directly translate into the experiences that define a Mac.Rob education: advanced classroom resources and technology, vibrant co-curricular programs, engaging facilities, and thoughtful building improvements.
Our Principal, Ms. Sue Harrap, and School Council President, Mr. Mohshin Habib, explore the purpose and potential of voluntary parent contributions, and how families can help make a difference for our school.
Over the last few years, Mac.Rob has undertaken many improvements to our grounds and facilities - some large, some small - all supported by contributions from our parents, and designed to provide our students with the very best learning environment we can.
Recent works include the renovation of the Lakeside Building, including new classrooms, staff rooms, break-out and study spaces, and a brand new library; new decking, landscaping, outdoor seating, and shade-sails; AV upgrades to the Theatre, Gym, and Hall; and the installation of the new boundary fences and signs.
New improvements for 2026 include the construction of an additional Science Lab in the Kingsway Building, and the renovation of the Wellbeing & Careers Offices.
These guides include a breakdown of costs for the year, general payment / refund information, and explanations of the two payment options.
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➲ Click on a cover to explore the guides.
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If you have any questions about Mac.Rob's voluntary parent payments, please see the handy FAQ attached to each Payment Guide and embedded here for your reference.
You can also contact our finance team directly using the "Contact" buttons, or the Front Office via phone or email:
Phone: (03) 9864 7700
Email: office@macrob.vic.edu.au
Additional information about financial help for families can be found on the Department of Education website.
Victoria Hannan
Business Manager
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Confidential financial support discussions and options, general query support.
Julie Edwards
Accounts Receivable
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Compass navigation assistance, payment plan support.