For decades, children from across Tasmania have stayed at Hobart's Springvale student accommodation to complete years 11 and 12 — but its closure means they're scrambling for new options.
Until very recently, Debra Mill had clear plans about what her daughter Hannah's future would look like.Rural students stay at Springvale Student Residence in order to complete years 11 and 12 in Hobart
She would leave her hometown of Nubeena next year and study year 11 a one-and-a-half-hour drive away in Hobart, staying at the Springvale Student Residence in New Town. Tasman Peninsula parent Debra Mill says her daughter may have to take a lengthy daily bus ride to attend school next year.Accommodation operator Bob Gilmour said it was no longer financially viable to operate the residence after COVID significantly reduced the number of students staying there.
"What those students and parents need to hear from the minister is a rock-solid commitment that they won't be left in the lurch and that at the start of the next school year there will be an alternative to Springvale because this is an essential accommodation service."Government exploring 'alternative accommodation'
"Family and student meetings have already commenced, with a range of different options presented to families to meet individual and unique student needs."
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