Country Universities Centres
Supporting regional higher education in Birdsville and Bedourie with face-to-face student services, quiet study spaces, high-speed internet and a local learning community.
What is the Country Universities Centre?
The Country Universities Centre (CUC) is a place-based initiative changing education to better fit the future of regional Australia. CUC RAPAD CWQ, part of the Country Universities Centre network, supports students throughout Central West Queensland — a network that spans nearly 25% of Queensland.
"The success of the CUC and Regional University Study Hubs is that it is community-led. We know that when communities work together across regional Australia, we can get incredible outcomes and throw open the door to higher education opportunities."
— Chris Ronan, CEO, CUC
Why join a Diamantina CUC hub?
• Local, face-to-face academic and wellbeing support from trained staff.
• Quiet study spaces to focus or collaborate.
• High-speed internet for online lectures, assessments and research.
• A friendly, local learning community that keeps you connected.
• Strong community governance — every Centre is owned and run by a local volunteer board.
No matter where you are in your educational journey, we are here for you.
Where our RAPAD CWQ hubs are
You’ll find CUC RAPAD CWQ hubs across Barcaldine, Bedourie, Birdsville, Blackall, Boulia, Longreach, Jundah and Winton. Each hub is tailored to local needs while connecting students to national higher education opportunities.
Our hub locations:
How to register
Ready to join a local hub? CUC hubs are open to university and VET students, senior high schoolers, lifelong learners and career explorers!
Contact & acknowledgements
Diamantina Shire Council supports the local Country Universities Centre hubs in Birdsville and Bedourie.
For enquiries about study email degrees@cucrapadcwq.edu.au or call 0497 802 102.
The Country Universities Centre is a community-led network. Learn more at
cucrapadcwq.edu.au.