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Making the most of every opportunity

With a novel under her belt and a busy career in law, former Grimwade House student Steph Vizard has learned that creativity doesn’t always require perfect conditions.

Writing in collaboration opens up new worlds

A children’s author who is passionate about First Nations literacy, David Lawrence OM 1981) is worlds away from his first job working for an oil company.

A lifelong passion shapes Australian art history

Dr Mark Cabouret (OM 1971) continues to be dedicated to celebrating the artworks and revealing the lives of four important Australian ornithological artists.

A father-son history with the Quad Play

Two former Quad Play actors have undertaken quite different career paths in the entertainment industry.

Performing across the world

Ever since her Grimwade House stage debut, Kahlia Davis has been making her own luck, and now performs on the world stage.

The joys of the acting “marathon”

Jack Martin has loved performing ever since his Melbourne Grammar debut. Today, his many years of dedication to acting are paying off.

Vale Barry Humphries AO CBE (OM 1951)

One of the world's finest comedic performers, Old Melburnian Barry Humphries died on 22 April 2023.

Protecting Bendigo’s multicultural heritage

Led by an Old Melburnian, Bendigo’s Golden Dragon Museum is much more than a home for cultural artefacts.

Creating the look for superheroes and everyday heroes

With a job that involves working on blockbuster sets, Anna de Meyrick says organisation is key to her creativity.

Building opportunity in a high-pressure world

A pragmatic attitude defines the work of an Old Melburnian whose photography now appears on the cover of Vogue.