New Suburban University Study Hub opens in Macquarie Fields

A new Suburban University Study Hub has opened today in Macquarie Fields, bringing university closer for students in Sydney’s south-west suburbs.

Nearly half of young Australians have a degree, but not in Macquarie Fields where only around 29 per cent of young people have a degree.

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

The new Suburban Study Hub Macquarie Fields 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 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 have a university degree today. But not everywhere. Not in our outer suburbs like Macquarie Fields, 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.

“We are changing this, and that means bringing university closer to where people live.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Hughes David Moncrieff:

“The opening of Suburban Study Hub Macquarie Fields marks an important day for our local community.

“As someone who attended a local university campus in the community, I know first-hand the difference that having access to nearby study options makes to busy students.

“This critical partnership between the Australian Government and the NSW state government will provide more options for local students who aspire to gain a tertiary qualification from right here in my community.”