Regional University Centre pledge for Mount Isa
THE Coalition will establish a new Regional University Centre in Mount Isa to offer students the support and modern facilities they need to undertake tertiary education without having to leave the region, if it wins the election.
The Regional University Centres program removes barriers for regional and remote students to access quality education opportunities.
Regional Education Minister
Bridget Mckenzie said the new centre was an exciting development for Mount Isa.
“This centre will significantly boost higher education outcomes for current and future students in Mount Isa and the surrounding region,” Senator Mckenzie said.
“People in regional Australia are less than half as likely to complete a university degree compared with people in cities. Regional University Centres are helping communities across Australia to reverse this trend. “It is wonderful that once this centre is up and running, local students won’t need to leave home and relocate to study.
“They will be able to enrol in a university course and complete a degree or another tertiary qualification and their skills could stay in the region and help the community.
“The new centre has the potential to change education outcomes in Mount Isa.”