Regional Development Victoria (RDV), at the request of the Regional Policy Advisory Committee (RPAC), commissioned KPMG to research the social and cultural factors that influence aspiration and engagement in education for students in regional Victoria. This study focused on: reviewing the evidence available relating to the key factors, existing interventions and demonstrated effectiveness of programs which seek to raise the level of education aspiration in regional Victoria; and providing an evidence base to inform policy and program development based on the needs, gaps and success factors identified.