New Suburban University Study Hub site opens in Inala

A new Suburban University Study Hub (SUSH) has opened today in Inala, bringing university closer for students in south-west Brisbane.

Nearly half of young Australians have a degree, but not in Inala where only around 22 per cent of young people have a degree.

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

The new Inala University Study Hub is located at Level 1, 20 Wirraway Parade 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. 

The Inala Hub joins two Suburban University Hubs at Strathpine and Beenleigh and 12 Regional University Study Hubs already open to improve tertiary access and success across Queensland. 

For more information: 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 a lot of people live like Inala.” 

Quotes attributable to the Hon Milton Dick MP:

“The new Study Hub is a welcome addition to education services already available in the south-west suburbs of Brisbane.

“It will bridge the gap between education and employment, supporting a new generation of skilled graduates in our area.

“Access to higher education is a top priority for my community and I know this will be warmly received by the residents.”