Ballarat local, Matthew Richardson, grew up in Wendouree with his parents and three sisters, he attended high school at St Patrick’s College. Like so many young students he worked hard during his final years at high school pushing himself to achieve the best in year 12. Having achieved the goal he set for his ENTER he followed the logical path into University studies, initially commencing an undergraduate degree in Osteopathic Medicine. After nearly two years of study Matthew realised that, although his course was theoretically interesting, the practical component was not a good match. At the age of 20, Matthew made the hard decision to leave his University studies behind and return home.   After returning to Ballarat, Matthew decided to enrol in a Bachelor of Commerce at Ballarat University and, having found his niche, completed his undergraduate degree and went on to work at MOR where he completed his Chartered Accountancy qualification. After 10 years with MOR, Matthew took an opportunity to learn and work through NAB bank before a role opened at Cooke and Foley in 2019, where he continues to work as a Senior Accountant.    Whilst navigating his journey through study and work, Matthew found a side interest in singing and playing guitar and, for many Ballarat people, Matthew may be better known for his renditions of timeless classics belted out in parties and venues across Ballarat!