Melton will be home to one of 10 new suburban university study hubs, bringing university closer to home for people in Melbourne’s west.
A recommendation of the Universities Accord, the hubs will help more people from the outer suburbs get the opportunity to get a tertiary education, according to the federal government.
Education Minister Jason Clare said almost one in two young people in their 20s and their 30s have a university degree today, but not in the outer suburbs and regional Australia.
“That’s why we are doubling the number of university study hubs to bring universities closer to people in our outer suburbs and regions,” he said.
“We know they work. The evidence is that they increase the number of people going to uni and finishing a uni degree.”
According to government data, about31 per cent of Melton residents in their 20s and 30s have a university degree.
Hawke MP Sam Rae said the new study hub is a game-changer.
“This is about delivering for Melton and providing the next generation with the support they need to achieve their education goals right here in our community,” he 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.”
The hub will provide student support and campus-style facilities for students who are studying a university or TAFE course without having to leave their community.
The new hubs are expected to be operational by mid-2025.
