Michael spent most of his career in the education sector, including 20+ years in senior administrative positions. Michael was a firm believer the curriculum encompassed everything a student did at school, in the classroom, on the sporting field, in the outdoors and even walking to the front gate. There were teachable moments everywhere. Michael then worked as an Education Consultant with the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) for five years. He worked with a range of organisations across the state; including private industry, local government; schools; community organisations and health care to build their capacity in equal opportunity in the workplace and their service delivery. In 2007, the Barr Family Foundation (a PAF) was established to support charitable organisations that aim to give children and young people a more secure and enriching life through supporting families who are unable to meet the costs of improving their children’s health and enjoyment of life. The funding areas include early intervention programs, hospitalisation/rehabilitation, provision of shelter, education, medical research, activity days and respite care. Michael has been the Chairman of the BFF since 2012. Now fully retired, Michael devotes his time to supporting the NFP sector where a need arises and contributing to the philanthropic sector through grant making, debate and in-kind support. He plays golf at Yarra Yarra Golf Club, travels and enjoys scuba diving. Please click on this link to listen to Michael on TFN Talks speak on his philanthropic journey:https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/dHsf3/fi-490877b2-1a51-4a35-97ad-8a07f6722972/fv-a326e441-90ce-4cf8-9166-03a82c552eb3/Michael%20Barr%20TFN%20Talks.mp4   Michael spent most of his career in the education sector, including 20+ years in senior administrative positions. Michael was a firm believer the curriculum encompassed everything a student did at school, in the classroom, on the sporting field, in the outdoors and even walking to the front gate. There were teachable moments everywhere. Michael then worked as an Education Consultant with the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) for five years. He worked with a range of organisations across the state; including private industry, local government; schools; community organisations and health care to build their capacity in equal opportunity in the workplace and their service delivery. In 2007, the Barr Family Foundation (a PAF) was established to support charitable organisations that aim to give children and young people a more secure and enriching life through supporting families who are unable to meet the costs of improving their children’s health and enjoyment of life. The funding areas include early intervention programs, hospitalisation/rehabilitation, provision of shelter, education, medical research, activity days and respite care. Michael has been the Chairman of the BFF since 2012. Now fully retired, Michael devotes his time to supporting the NFP sector where a need arises and contributing to the philanthropic sector through grant making, debate and in-kind support. He plays golf at Yarra Yarra Golf Club, travels and enjoys scuba diving. Please click on this link to listen to Michael on TFN Talks speak on his philanthropic journey:https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/dHsf3/fi-490877b2-1a51-4a35-97ad-8a07f6722972/fv-a326e441-90ce-4cf8-9166-03a82c552eb3/Michael%20Barr%20TFN%20Talks.mp4  

Michael spent most of his career in the education sector, including 20+ years in senior administrative positions. Michael was a firm believer the curriculum encompassed everything a student did at school, in the classroom, on the sporting field, in the outdoors and even walking to the front gate. There were teachable moments everywhere. Michael then worked as an Education Consultant with the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) for five years. He worked with a range of organisations across the state; including private industry, local government; schools; community organisations and health care to build their capacity in equal opportunity in the workplace and their service delivery. In 2007, the Barr Family Foundation (a PAF) was established to support charitable organisations that aim to give children and young people a more secure and enriching life through supporting families who are unable to meet the costs of improving their children’s health and enjoyment of life. The funding areas include early intervention programs, hospitalisation/rehabilitation, provision of shelter, education, medical research, activity days and respite care. Michael has been the Chairman of the BFF since 2012. Now fully retired, Michael devotes his time to supporting the NFP sector where a need arises and contributing to the philanthropic sector through grant making, debate and in-kind support. He plays golf at Yarra Yarra Golf Club, travels and enjoys scuba diving. Please click on this link to listen to Michael on TFN Talks speak on his philanthropic journey