The PREP team supports and enables the university community through a number of programs and services. We enter teams into Varsity competitions, govern 35 Sporting Clubs, coordinate the Elite Student Performer Scheme and oversee off campus event guidelines.
Our staff, together with a team of student casuals and over 900 volunteers, provide support for the individuals and teams who represent the university, at home and overseas. Meet the team!
Carolyn (or Caz) leads the Elite Student Performer Scheme, supporting our elite athletes and performers, at home and overseas whilst they complete their studies. She also looks after the marketing and communications requirements of the unit and a number of key community engagement events.
Caz has over 15 years experience across a range of student engagement and development programs.
Email: Carolyn.Gordon@monash.edu
Tel: 9905 4590
Matt leads our Varsity portfolio, developing formal opportunities for Monash students to represent the University in inter-university competitions and activities including:
Australian University Games
Indigenous Games
Varsity Challenge (Monash v University of Melbourne)
Matt has over 30 years experience in this field, giving Monash students the opportunity to learn from one of Australia's best team management practitioners.
Email: Matthew.Sheldon-Collins@monash.edu
Tel: 9905 4325
Isabel leads our Club Development portfolio, covering:
club affiliation agreements
club liaison, governance and reporting
support for club volunteer and leadership development
Isabel also manages the Incident Management Scenario Training and is well placed to support our sporting clubs, ensuring they play a key role in community development and social engagement within the University community.
Email: isabel.melles.taberner@monash.edu
Tel: 9905 1073
We are located in the Campus Community Division offices in the Campus Centre, Clayton Campus:
Room 1-177
Level 1 - Campus Centre
21 Chancellors Walk
Clayton campus
The first of the Big Blue Varsity Challenge Multi Sport events kicked off at Monash’s Clayton on Monday 15 April with teams from Monash University and the University of Melbourne battling for the win.
Last Friday, the 61st Annual Blues Awards was held at Monash University. Over 100 people attended to celebrate the awarding, which went to 82 athletes across 14 different sports. The Blues Awards have been running since 1963, and are awarded to athletes in recognition of their exceptional achievements while representing Monash University. Many of our past recipients have competed in the Olympics, World Cups or have set new records.