CUC Southern Downs

10/06/2026

✨ Need a quiet space to study? ✨

At CUC Southern Downs, we’ve got you covered with a calm, welcoming space designed to help you focus, learn, and succeed - right here in your community.

Whether you’re studying online, working on assignments, upskilling, or just need a break from distractions at home, our doors are open to you.

💻 What you’ll find at CUC Southern Downs:

• Quiet, comfortable study spaces
• Free Wi-Fi and reliable internet access
• Computers and printing facilities
• Private rooms to study and sit exams
• Study support and academic resources
• Workshops, events, and skill-building opportunities
• Pathways and career guidance connections

We’re more than just a place to study - we are a community supporting your journey to academic and career success. 🌱 - and did we mention it is FREE??!

So whether you’re a school student, uni or TAFE student, or just want to explore your options for work or study... drop in or contact us today!

📍 Drop in and see us - we’d love to welcome you!

03/06/2026

🧡Beyond proud of all of our incredible students - balancing work, family, life and study! What an amazing learning community we are building right here on the Southern Downs!

Studying a Cert III or above? Register today for your FREE local study hub!
https://countryuniversitiescentre.my.site.com/cuc/s/registration?centre=CUC%20Southern%20Downs

Thank you Warwick Today Stanthorpe Today for showcasing a few of our fabulous students! 🙌

💻🧠 These university students say Warwick's new regional study hub is helping them "lock in" without having to travel hours to campus.

LINK TO FULL STORY IN COMMENTS 👇

30/05/2026

We're at the Killarney & District Community Connections Expo today!

Come and say hello to the team from Country Universities Centre Southern Downs and find out how we can support your study journey.

Whether you're thinking about university, TAFE, upskilling, changing careers, or returning to study after a break, we're here to chat about the free support, study spaces, and services available right here in the Southern Downs.

We'll be at the Expo throughout the day and would love to meet you!

🎓 Study local. Dream big. 📚 Free support for tertiary students. ☕ Friendly faces and plenty of information.

See you there, Killarney!

28/05/2026

Rain, wind, cold mornings… winter has officially arrived in the Southern Downs! 🥶☔️

But don’t worry - CUC Southern Downs has you covered… literally 😉🛋️☕️

Come escape the cold in our warm, cosy study spaces complete with heated couches, blankets, free tea and coffee, and all the support you need to tackle your study goals this semester. 🧡

Whether you’re smashing out assignments, jumping into an online class, or just need a quiet place to focus, we’re here to make study feel a little more comfortable this winter ❄️📚

Not a student with us yet? If you’re studying a Certificate III or higher and live or are on placement in the Southern Downs region, you can register to access our space and support services completely FREE 🙌

👉 Register Here (linktree in bio on Insta):

https://countryuniversitiescentre.my.site.com/cuc/s/registration?centre=CUC%20Southern%20Downs

So grab your laptop, rug up, and come see what the CUC is all about 🧡

Register today or drop in for a chat!

27/05/2026

🥰Come say HI to us this Saturday at the Killarney & District Community Connections Expo! 🧡

The Killarney & District Community Connections Expo is almost here — and we can’t wait to bring our community together 💚

✨ Over 40 stalls
✨ Free sausage sizzle
✨ Lucky door prizes & giveaways
✨ Health, wellbeing & support services
✨ Emergency services & resilience information
✨ Fun for all ages

📍 Killarney Rec Club
📅 Saturday 30th May 2026
⏰ 10.00am – 3.00pm
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Come along, connect, discover local services and celebrate everything that makes our community great.

27/05/2026

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁: 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

⏱️Tick, tick, tick…the countdown’s ON for recruiting our next crop of apprentices, and now’s the time to lock in – scan the QR code or hit this link https://bit.ly/3RBCw7U to register for an online info session:

💻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮, 𝟰-𝟱𝗽𝗺
💻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟰, 𝟲.𝟯𝟬-𝟳.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺

You’ll get the lowdown on trade types, the recruitment process, how to put your best foot forward, and preparing for aptitude testing; direct from our trainers and some of our superstar current apprentices.

For the Class of 2027, we’re looking for around 125 new recruits, across five trade types, at 64 locations from the Gulf to the Goldie.

🎂 You need to be aged 17 or better by Feb 1, 2027 (no upper age limit)
👍 9-day fortnight, excellent pay & conditions, world-class training, super-supportive teams
✅ +++ pay, leave & benefits for some non-urban locations; worth up to an extra $55k-plus per year

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟮. All the info on the webinars, eligibility, trade types, salary & how to apply: https://bit.ly/4mxCVmZ Dropping soon: Full details of exactly what trades will be offered in which locations

20/05/2026

🎬 Well… safe to say no Oscars were won during the making of this video 😅 BUT what is award-worthy is our amazing FREE study hub right here in the Southern Downs! 🌟

If you’ve ever wondered, “What actually is the CUC?” - this one’s for you 👀

📚At CUC Southern Downs, we support locals studying anything from a Certificate III and above.

📚Whether you’re tackling TAFE, uni, online study, career changes, or finally chasing that dream course, we’re here to support you every step of the way!

✨ Free study spaces
✨ Reliable internet & technology
✨ Academic support
✨ A welcoming community that gets it
..because studying remotely shouldn’t mean studying alone 🧡

🎓 Study Local, Dream Big!

Ready to see what all the fuss is about? Watch the video, share it with someone who’s studying (or thinking about it!), and come check out the Centre for yourself 👏

20/05/2026

📌Save the date!! Saturday, May 30th!📌

🧡Come say hi to us at the Killarney & District Community Connections Expo. Looking forward to a great day! We are excited to spread the news of all that we offer for FREE to anyone studying in the area!

Come have a chat to us to discover how we can assist your career/study journey!

18/05/2026

📚 Lunch & Learn Drop‑In Study Sessions 📚

EVERY TUESDAY | 12–2pm

THIS WEEK: Time Management ⏰

Each week we have a focus topic with resources available, but bring anything you’re working on.

Assignments, questions, or study tasks — a Learning Skills Advisor is there to help with anything ✅

Just drop in, stay as long as you like, and study in a relaxed, supportive space.

12/05/2026

We were pleased to open our doors last week for the Workforce Australia Warwick Jobs Expo, held on the TAFE Queensland Warwick campus.

It was wonderful to welcome community members, students, and people exploring career, study and local opportunities, highlighting the range of pathways available right here in our region.

We were also delighted to welcome Lou Conway, the newly appointed CEO of the Country Universities Centre , and share the work taking place at CUC Southern Downs to support regional learners and communities.

If you’re looking for a quiet study space, learning support, or guidance on your study or career pathway, we warmly invite you to visit the Centre or get in touch - we are here to help you take the next step. 🧡