St.LukesHealth boosts practical learning for northern Tasmanian students

Northern Tasmanian students who flourish in practical learning environments are set to benefit
from a generous funding boost from three local organisations, who today donated $10,000 to
Studentworks.

Studentworks is a full-service manufacturing business, providing a complementary educational
environment focusing on a more practical learning experience to students in grades 8, 9 and 10.
The donation included $5,000 from St.LukesHealth to enable students whose abilities are more
practical than academic to receive accreditation for industry-recognised workplace
competencies.

St.LukesHealth spokesperson Darren Harris said the organisation was proud to support the
development of local students in such a unique and positive way.

“The Studentworks program assists those students who respond better to more hands-on
learning, rather than a classroom setting,” Mr Harris said.

“Not only does it provide students with recognised industry workplace competencies, but it also
develops their skills and confidence to make a successful transition from school to work.”

Foundation 33, a group that supports various local charities, and the Rotary Club of Launceston
also donated $2,500 each, bringing the total to $10,000.

General Manager of Studentworks Justine Hill said the donations would allow the program to
operate into the future and continue vital youth development in the Northern Education Region.

“The donation will be put to great use within the program and further allow students to take the
first steps on a lifelong journey towards their long-term career goals and dreams,” Ms Hill said.
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