- Stage two Bilya Wing completes $15 million redevelopment project at Australind SHS
- New facilities provide additional contemporary teaching and learning areas with all-ability access
- A free-standing artistic sculpture adds to the school’s sculpture trail and green space
- Part of Cook Labor Government’s $1.5 billion public education infrastructure program
Education Minister Dr Tony Buti today officially opened the new $15 million facilities at Australind Senior High School, including the stage two Bilya Wing.
The wing is named Bilya after the Noongar word for river, as it overlooks the Brunswick River and adjacent wetlands of Pinjarup Country.
The new facilities include a two-storey classroom block consisting of 10 general classrooms, an art studio, STEM room, two science laboratories, inclusive life skills room, and a conference room with kitchen and toilets.
The building features Aboriginal art-themed furniture and has been designed for all-ability access, inclusive of a lift. The upstairs conference room is used as a Year 12 common room, where senior students can enjoy a dedicated space to meet with peers during breaks.
The two-stage redevelopment project has also provided a dental therapy centre, welding workshop, refurbished student services area, and a basketball court at Australind Senior High School, along with a resurfaced sports court at the adjacent Australind Primary School.
The removal of eight transportable classrooms has provided more green space for students, and a free-standing artistic sculpture based on the Fibonacci Sequence adds to the school’s sculpture trail.
The project is part of the Cook Labor Government’s significant $1.5 billion capital works program to build and improve public education facilities across Western Australia.
As stated by Education Minister Dr Tony Buti:
“I am thrilled to officially open these contemporary education facilities for students and staff at Australind Senior High School.
“Investing in regional school facilities is essential to ensure every Western Australian student has access to a high-quality education, regardless of their location.
As stated by Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns:
“I am so proud to be delivering this for the Australind community.
“With this major upgrade, the students and staff at Australind Senior High School will have the modern facilities they need to learn, teach, and achieve at their very best.”
As stated by Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke:
“It is very exciting to see this major upgrade now finished and serving our local community.
“The completion of this outstanding project is another example of the Cook Labor Government’s focus on ensuring students and families in the region have access to high quality education.”
