Lotterywest funds improve study hub access for students
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Lotterywest provided funding to the Great Southern Universities Centre in Albany, Australia, to make its study hub more accessible for students.
The centre responded to feedback from a medical science student by installing an automated door and a height-adjustable kitchenette. These changes allow wheelchair users and others with physical disabilities to more easily enter the building and use the kitchen. Approximately 270 students currently use the hub while completing higher education courses at universities, TAFE institutions, or other providers.
Support officer Holly Pepper initiated the project after receiving the student’s suggestions, aiming to increase independence for all users. Student Marnie Kalma, who became physically disabled in her 30s, expressed gratitude for the improved accessibility, noting that the centre is creating a more inclusive environment. The GSUC hopes the changes will help students of all abilities feel confident and independent while studying.
