Two new study hub sites will be built across Epping and Broadmeadows, providing increased access to study facilities in Melbourne’s north.
The federal government announced the two suburban study hubs on Saturday, November 16, following extensive community consultation and an expression of interest process led by La Trobe University in collaboration with TAFE, local government, and community partners.
The expression of interest focussed on addressing a local need for dedicated study facilities and support in Melbourne’s north.
La Trobe vice-chancellor Theo Farrell said the new hub will assist the government’s Australian Universities Accord’s objective of doubling higher education participation and attainment by 2050.
“I am delighted that the Australian government has committed to establishing a Northern Suburbs Study Hub in one of the nation’s fastest growing regions,” Mr Farrell said.
“By providing access to resources beyond ordinary business hours and fostering an environment of academic support, our ambition is for the hub to play a crucial role in building readiness and aspiration for tertiary-level study, including for disadvantaged communities, as well as helping to meet critical skills needs in the region,” he said.
The establishment of the northern suburbs study hub is subject to negotiation of a final grant funding amount from the Department of Education.
