Inala now has a dedicated, free study facility for tertiary students, with the Inala University Study Hub (IUSH) open at Level 1, 20 Wirraway Parade.
Read: New Inala Study Hub: Bringing University Education Closer to Home
What the hub offers
The facility is open to anyone enrolled at an Australian university, TAFE, or registered training provider, regardless of where they live or study. The hub describes itself as institution-agnostic, meaning it works alongside a student’s chosen education provider rather than being tied to any single institution.
Services include personalised student support, one-on-one or group academic advising covering study planning, goal setting, and writing and research skills, as well as career guidance including CV and interview support.
The facility is equipped with quiet study zones, meeting and conference rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, all-in-one PCs, video conferencing, printing and scanning, secure swipe card access, and a kitchenette.
The hub is managed by Dr Su-Ann Tan, who holds a PhD in Intercultural Communication and Cross-Cultural Psychology and has 18 years of experience in Australian higher education. She has worked with students and communities across Australia and Southeast Asia, and currently teaches intercultural communication at university level.
The hub also welcomes involvement from parents, local businesses, and community organisations looking to connect with students, offer work placements, or provide mentoring opportunities.
Why Inala?
According to Federal Member for Oxley Milton Dick, only around 22.4 per cent of young people in Inala hold a degree, compared to nearly half of young Australians nationally. The hub’s own materials note that evidence shows university participation tends to increase in areas where Study Hubs operate.
Read: Inala Gets a Higher Education Boost with UniSQ Study Hub
The hub is funded through the Suburban University Study Hubs Program. More information is available at iush.edu.au.
Published 8-April-2026
