“Ultimately this hub will help improve educational attainment, skills development, and employment opportunities for our regional and remote students.”
Background
The Australian Government is investing $24.2 million over four years to assist in the establishment and operation of 16 community-owned, regional study hubs at 23 sites across regional Australia.
Regional Study Hubs (RSHs) provide infrastructure such as study spaces, video conferencing, computing facilities and internet access, as well as academic support for students studying via distance in Australian universities and registered training organisations.
Study Hub West Coast is one of three regional study hubs in Tasmania. West Coast Heritage Ltd, supported by education providers and industry on the West Coast submitted a successful proposal to create a Study Hub centrally located in Zeehan, Circular Head and King island.
Regional Study Hubs are a vital resource in supporting regional students: delivering access to campus-like facilities in regional and remote areas, educational support, technology and, most importantly, a network of fellow students.
It’s a well known fact that students who leave regional areas to study in an urban institution are unlikely to return.
At Study Hub West Coast, we are dedicated to supporting regional and remote learners at a post-secondary level on the West Coast of Tasmania.
WHAT DOES THE STUDY HUB OFFER?
- Campus-like facilities
- Safe, inclusive learning environment
- Formal and informal study spaces
- Course advice for university and Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Academic support for university and Vocational Education and Training (VET) including tutoring and mentoring
- Face to face engagement with lecturers, tutors and trainers
- General study support including developing individual study plans
- Peer study groups
- Student wellbeing initiatives including social activities and events
- Free Wi-Fi
- Secure facility access 7 days a week
- Community learning opportunities via non accredited offerings
- Employment pathways via our connections to local business and industry
- Professional development opportunities
- Room hire, with various options to choice from
