鈥淭he announcement of locations for 10 new study hubs is a welcome step in bringing university closer to regional Australians,鈥 黑料老司机 Chief Executive Officer Luke Sheehy said.
鈥淭his is a key action item in response to the findings of the Universities Accord interim report. It will help broaden access to university for people who may not otherwise pursue a degree.
鈥淎ustralia needs more university graduates to support our economy into the future, many of whom will need to come from the outer suburbs of our major cities and our regions.
鈥淧rofessor Mary O鈥橩ane鈥檚 final report to government contains further measures to boost university participation of Australians from the outer suburbs, the regions and disadvantaged backgrounds.
鈥満诹侠纤净 has called on government to prioritise such recommendations in the forthcoming federal budget.
鈥淭hese are sensible initiatives that could move the dial on participation among underrepresented student cohorts while addressing skills shortages and supporting Australia鈥檚 economic needs.鈥
