New Suburban University Hub in Western Sydney

A new Suburban University Study Hub has opened today in Mt Druitt and Emerton, bringing university closer for students in Sydney’s Greater Western suburbs.

More than 60 per cent of young Australians living in inner Sydney have a degree, but not in the Western suburbs. In Mt Druitt and Emerton, only 28 and 13 per cent of young people, respectively, have a degree.

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

This new hub, known as the Mt Druitt and Emerton University Study Hub, will offer support services and study facilities for local students enrolled at any university or Vocational Education and Training provider.

The new locations are part of the Albanese Government’s $66.9 million investment which will 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 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 such as in Mount Druitt and Emerton.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Chifley, Ed Husic:

“For every young Western Sydney resident the message is simple: the more you build your skills, the stronger your future’s going to be.

“That’s why your Federal Labor Government is making it easier to go to TAFE or uni.

“And we’re making sure education lives at our doorstep, not at the long end of the train line.

“That’s why we’re setting up these study hubs right here for Mount Druitt and local students. It’s why I fought to make this happen. I believe in the talents of our young people, I want them to succeed.

“I’m so proud of MECA’s work in grabbing this federal funding and making the Uni Study Hubs a reality - this will definitely help students skill up for a stronger future. Well done.”