For 21 years, The Boarding School Collective has been the bridge between boarding schools and families from rural, regional, remote and even some overseas communities. We don’t just open doors for families – we open doors for schools too, by creating intentional, face-to-face opportunities to connect with the right families at the right time.
Families don’t wander in by chance – they come with purpose. They are actively seeking information, clarity, and connection. And when they meet you in person, minds can be changed.
Behind every expo is someone who knows what’s at stake. Amanda Ferrari, Director of The Boarding School Collective, is not just an organiser – she is a country woman and a boarding school parent who has lived this journey herself.
Amanda has sent three children to boarding school from western NSW, so she knows first-hand the challenges, hopes and questions families bring to the table. With close to three decades of navigating rural and remote education, she has built trusted relationships with schools, external agencies and families alike.
Her leadership ensures our events are not just exhibitions, but safe, intentional spaces where conversations matter and decisions take shape. Families trust her because she understands their world; schools trust her because she delivers the right families, in the right places, at the right time.
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