- 30-year term lease granted to Mackay's Kutta Mulla Gorinna School.
- School will be based on the site of old fire station.
- The new location will enable the expansion of the school's facilities.
Mackay's Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School is ready to grow following the Miles Government's granting of a 30-year lease for a new location.
The school will be based on the site of the city's old fire station on Sydney Street which closed in 2018.
This pivotal development will allow the school to expand and enhance its facilities, all aimed at creating a nurturing and advanced learning environment for Mackay's youth.
Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special School specialises in providing educational opportunities for young people who have disengaged from mainstream education.
The school places a strong emphasis on understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, community connection, and delivering personalised support to its students.
As stated by Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert:
"The Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School holds a special place in the Mackay community, and this new location will provide unparalleled opportunities.
"We are committed to helping young people achieve their full potential, regardless of their postcode, and I am thrilled about the prospects this new facility brings for both students and staff.
"This is just another way we are engaging with at risk youth because we know education is so important for people's futures.
"This new facility will also give the local economy a boost, supporting jobs and opportunities for local trades and businesses during the construction phase and beyond.
"It's a win-win for our community, providing both educational and economic benefits."
As stated by Resources and Critical Minerals Minister, Scott Stewart:
"This lease came about after I met with the school at the Mackay Community Cabinet earlier this year and is a great example of government listening to the community.
"This is what Community Cabinet is all about – listening and working with the community – and I'm proud to be part of the Miles Government that will continue to do just that."
As stated by Kutta Mulla Gorinna School executive school director Justin Giblett:
"We've seen how much of a difference Kutta Mulla Gorinna School has made to so many young people's lives.
"That's exactly why it's so important to find a new permanent home for the school which is continuing to grow.
"We have a major emphasis on engaging with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their culture.
"I'm so thankful for the Queensland Government to help us find a new home so we can continue to help support young people in their educational journey."
