Melton council has welcomed funding from the federal Government for a university study hub to support local tertiary students with their studies.
Located at the Melton Library and Learning Hub, the study hub will allow students undertaking tertiary education from any Australian institution to access campus-style study spaces, on-site administrative and academic support, and a range of student support services free-of-charge.
It will be delivered by Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services, in partnership with Melton council and Victoria University.
Mayor Steve Abboushi, and representatives from Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services and Victoria University joined Hawke MP Sam Rae MP at the library this week to formally thank the government for the funding.
One of only 10 Suburban University Study Hubs announced nationally, the Melton hub is scheduled to open in mid-2025 and will be fully funded by the government until June 2027.
The study hub will be open during library hours with support staff planned to be on-hand weekdays during business hours.
“The Melton University Study Hub will provide dedicated study facilities and wrap around services to improve the opportunity for learning success, empowering our community and fostering a culture of lifelong learning,“ Cr Abboushi said.
“We thank the Australian Government for their support, and Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services and Victoria University for collaborating on this valuable initiative.”
Mr Rae said, “Education shouldn’t be limited by where you live. This new study hub will give Melton residents the chance to study, grow, and succeed locally“.
