Who is Darren Cheeseman?
Darren Cheeseman is a husband and father, who lives in Torquay on the Surf Coast.
Darren has been working very hard to support local industries and secure jobs for Western Victoria.
Darren has also worked hard to supporting local communities, winning new sports and community facilities, making sure school upgrades are delivering the best value possible, tackling climate change and restoring fair work laws.
Darren brings local knowledge, energy, and a wealth of experience to representing the people of Corangamite.
Growing up in a small town just north of the electorate, Darren understands rural and regional communities.
Darren attended the Mount Clear Technical High School, then studied for a Bachelor of Applied Science Geology at the University of Ballarat.
Darren has served as a Councillor for the City of Ballarat, and during that time he also worked for the former Association for the Blind, raising funds to improve services for the blind and vision impaired.
Since then Darren had the privilege to work for the Community and Public Sector Union, coordinating campaigns for members across regional and rural Victoria to improve wages, conditions and workplace rights.
Darren is married to Kirsty and has a young son, Isaac.
Darren is also a passionate supporter of the CATS in the AFL, the Torquay Tigers in the Bellarine League and South Barwon in the Geelong Football League.
Darren also loves his soccer, has put a priority on delivering sports facilities to local communities, including for netball, basketball and bowls, and is a general sports nut.
