New Suburban University Study Hub opens in Mandurah

A new Suburban University Study Hub has officially opened today in Mandurah, bringing university closer for students in the Peel region and Perth’s southern corridor.

Nearly half of young Australians have a degree, but not in Mandurah where only 17.4 per cent of young people have a degree.

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

This new hub, located at 17/38 Mandurah Terrace, will offer local support services and study facilities for 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 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 Mandurah.”

Quotes attributable to Senator Ellie Whiteaker:

“The Mandurah Study Hub will give people in the southern suburbs and the Peel region the opportunity to study closer to home.

“Whether you are studying at TAFE or university, I encourage all local students to utilise the facilities at the new Mandurah Suburban University Study Hub.

“This is the third Suburban Study Hub opened in Western Australia as part of this program, alongside the hubs established in in Ellenbrook and Armadale. The Albanese Labor Government is removing barriers and building pathways to secure, skilled jobs."