Armadale University Study Hub now open!

A new Suburban University Study Hub (SUSH) has launched today in Armadale, bringing university closer for students in the outer suburbs of Perth’s south-east.

Nearly half of young Australians have a degree, but in Armadale that number plummets, with just 15 per cent of young people having a degree.

The evidence shows that where Study Hubs are, university participation goes up.

The new Armadale University Study Hub is located at 145 Jull St and offers support services and study facilities for local students enrolled at any university or vocational education and training provider.

The new location is part of the Albanese Government’s $66.9 million investment to more than double the number of University Study Hubs across the country.

For more information: Suburban University Study Hubs - Department of Education, Australian Government

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Jason Clare:

“Almost one in two young people in their 20s and their 30s have a university degree today. But not everywhere. Not in our outer suburbs and not in regional Australia. 

“That’s why we are doubling the number of University Study Hubs, to bring university closer to them.

“We know they work. The evidence is they increase the number of people going to uni in areas where they are established. 

“Now for the first time, we are putting these University Study Hubs in the outer suburbs.

“I know growing up in Western Sydney, a lot of my friends felt like university was somewhere else for someone else.

“I want this to change, and that means bringing university closer to where people live like Armadale.” 

Quotes attributable to the Hon Matt Keogh MP:

“When I travelled from Kelmscott to Fremantle for University, it was along two train lines for a 90-minute journey, which for many people has put university out of reach.

“For our fast-growing community, this Hub will break down the distance and time barrier so that students in our south-eastern suburbs can continue their education. 

“Within walking distance of the new Armadale Train and Bus station, shopping centre, cafes, and the Armadale TAFE, university education has never been more accessible here in our south-east.”