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About the Murray River Study Hub

Our Plan

The Murray River Study Hub provides opportunities for regional students to pursue tertiary education and VET alternatives without having to travel or relocate outside of the region. This improved access to education will bring career opportunities for local businesses and industry. Both students and employers can take advantage of the hub to bridge real career pathways and equip students with a skillset to meet the demands of the local workforce.

We can help you find the right course for you. This allows school leavers, current/previous university students and mature aged students the flexibility to choose from a huge range of courses and a mode of study to suit their lifestyle and work commitments.

The Study Hub has campuses in Murray Bridge and Berri, both co-located at TAFE SA campuses.

 

Our History

For more than a decade, the Murray River communities have been advocating for a tertiary education presence to address the loss of local learners to Adelaide and to improve career and economic development within the region. Access to higher education has been a significant barrier to enterprise growth and population retention across the region.

The local government leadership in the region maintains a strong focus of increasing tertiary education services in the area, actively advocating for an increase of training opportunities leading to the creation of the Murray River Study Hub (MRSH).

In 2018, The Rural City of Murray Bridge was successful in receiving grant funding through the Federal Department of Education & Training to activate the hub in 2019. The Study Hub Murraylands campus opended in Murray Bridge in 2019 and the Riverland campus opened in 2020.

The vision is to create a tertiary education pathway in region, to increase post-secondary schooling uptake. The delivery of tertiary courses and study support in regional locations allows students to remain living in our townships and communities, and provides options for the start of tertiary study, whilst still at high school. 

Our Team

MRSH Program Manager - Vanessa Leigh
Vanessa Leigh - Program Manager

Vanessa is a skilled project and program manager who has been working in regional economic growth initiatives for more than 10 years. As a local professional and parent, she has a vested interest and passion in ensuring the region has a strong base of skilled experts and avenues for people to study after SACE. She also understands the challenges of managing family life in a rural setting while aspiring to gain a university degree.

Vanessa has helped build the foundations of the Murray River Study Hub and is your first point of call for industry networking, business training needs and partnerships.

Contact Vanessa:

0410 879 887

vanessa@mrsh.org.au

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Miriam van der Woude - Student Advisor - Riverland

Miriam has worked with people of all ages across the Riverland for 15 years, guiding them through decision making and sourcing strategies to help make important life changes including pathways for goal setting and education.

Miriam has also worked in support and counselling across a large range of areas in the region including family and relationship support programs in Berri.

Miriam looks forward to bringing her experience and knowledge to residents studying in the region.

Contact Miriam:

8539 1499

info@mrsh.org.au

 Student Advisor - Murraylands

 

info@mrsh.org.au

Our Executive Steering Committee

    Michael Sedgman

    CEO, Rural City of Murray Bridge

    An expert in business, commerce and law, Michael has extensive experience and knowledge in the fields of financial strategic management, governance and leadership in both the public and private sector.

      David Coltman

      CE,
      TAFE SA

      David has a wealth of experience from the vocational education and training sector and an extensive history in the management and delivery of programs that increase participation in training.

        Ben Fee

        CE, Regional Development Aust. Murraylands & Riverland

        With an extensive understanding of the region, built throughout his twelve-year career in the South Australian Government, Ben is passionate about sustainable development throughout the Murraylands and Riverland. 

          Bridget Mather

          CEO, Coorong District Council

          With over 25 years in Local and Federal Government, Bridget advocates for improving the challenges associated with distance study, limited education resources and the need for skilled workers in regional areas.

            Dylan Strong

            CEO, Berri Barmera Council

            Dylan has a breadth of experience gained through Executive and Management roles within Regional Development, State Government and private business and established broad networks at all levels of government, within the business sector and throughout the community.

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            Contact Us

            52 – 68 Swanport Rd
            Murray Bridge, South Australia
            Australia 5253

            Murraylands: (08) 8532 7299
            Riverland: (08) 8580 8599

            info@mrsh.org.au

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