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Education to be the cornerstone of future growth
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“Education City is unique because you have
preschool through to primary and secondary schools, technical and
further education as well as the university, sharing a single campus,”
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As part of Education City’s quest to create the blueprint for the future development of education in South East Queensland, industry leaders will come together tomorrow for a roundtable event to discuss the future of learning, schooling, skilling and work in the Western Corridor.
Springfield Land Corporation’s Chairman, Maha Sinnathamby, said the roundtable team was aiming to develop a strategy to future-proof the lifelong learning opportunities in the Western Corridor.
“Education City is unique because you have preschool through to primary and secondary schools, technical and further education as well as the university, sharing a single campus,”
“I believe Education City is a model of the kind of education revolution both Federal and State Governments are looking for and with the right strategy moving forward, is destined to lead the charge.” Mr Sinnathamby said.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Hon Julia Gillard MP, echoed the same sentiments during a visit to Education City earlier this year.
The roundtable is being led by Dr Gary Saliba, Director of Strategic Journeys, a management consulting company that has worked with many Federal and State Government departments to develop various strategies for the future.
Keynote speakers at the roundtable include Professor John Hay, Assistant Director-General (TAFE Queensland), Carol Webb and Mayor Paul Pisasale.
Mr Sinnathamby said he would also like to see an education strategy to reduce the risk of future unemployment in the Western Corridor.
“Greater Springfield is the gateway to the Western Corridor and we want to avoid the growing pains of other cities and keep unemployment in check. Evidence suggests that education provides people with a greater opportunity to remain employed throughout their life.”
“For this roundtable we’ve invited professionals from the education and training industry to contribute to developing a strategy for the Western Corridor to become the ultimate destination for learning, schooling, skilling and work,”
“One of the topics of discussion will be the partnership between Education City and Health City. By working together the two precincts (education and health) can offer students a clear path to training and employment in the medical sector,”
“We will also be looking at how we can continue to cater for the growing number of international students now seeking to study in Australia and in particular in the Western Corridor.”
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Residential addresses
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| From apartments to family homes and resort-style villas, you won’t be short on choice at Greater Springfield.
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Parks and recreation
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| Get out and about and take advantage of Greater Springfield’s stunning natural surrounds, parks and recreational facilities.
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Education
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| From childcare to tertiary studies and beyond, lifelong learning is catered for at Greater Springfield.
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Healthcare
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Greater Springfield’s designated integrated health and wellness precinct ensures residents are well looked after.
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Business precincts
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An unbeatable location with great customer exposure and within easy reach of all areas, you really can’t get much more central than this.
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Offices
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| Purpose-built and cost-effective workspaces with access to all necessary technology provides your company with everything it needs to get on with the job.
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IT and technology
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| The amount of planning that has gone into Greater Springfield’s technology is mind-blowing, with some big name communications specialists adding to the mix.
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Healthcare
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| An advanced approach to community wellbeing is in place at Greater Springfield, offering some fantastic opportunities for health service providers.
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Education
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| Catering to the needs of the youngest of students through to the most advanced scholars, a full spectrum of educational opportunities will be available.
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Retail
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| With an array of retail styles and spaces available in various precincts and settings, Greater Springfield offers a shopping experience unlike any other.
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A prime position
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| Greater Springfield truly is in a unique setting, with many facilities, services and tourist attractions close by.
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Getting here
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| Access to Greater Springfield couldn’t be simpler and, with road and rail infrastructure improving substantially over the next few years, it’s set to get even easier.
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Our city
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Use our interactive map to take a self-guided virtual tour around the city. Explore the lifestyle and business options available.
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City overview
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| Find out how the dream of two men more than a decade ago has transpired into one of Australia’s most livable and innovative cities.
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Words from the Chairman
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| Hear what the Chairman of Springfield Land Corporation has to say about Greater Springfield’s extraordinary and continued growth.
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City at a glance
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| Check out the facts and figures about Greater Springfield.
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City partners
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| Here’s a look at the many contributors that have left their mark on Greater Springfield.
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About Springfield Land Corporation
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| Springfield
Land Corporation aspires to be a world class organisation creating a
world class masterplanned city
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Our Awards
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| Throughout the years the Greater Springfield project and its related entities has been given various forms of recognition from government and industry bodies.
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