The Logan region will have access to world-leading maternal health and community services thanks to an $8 million commitment from federal Labor for two new projects at Griffith University.

Labor will provide $5 million to build the new Griffith Centre for Strong Foundations a world-class research, teaching and health service at the Logan campus focused on pregnancy, birth and the first two years of a child’s life.
 
We know how critical these formative years are for a child’s future development. 
 
Labor’s investment is about giving kids in the Logan region the very best start. 
 
Local parents and children will be able to access the most advanced services in maternal and child health all in one hub.  The hub will be located in a new facility being developed at Griffith’s Logan campus. The Centre will conduct health promotion, undertake research and teaching, and look at how to continually improve health services for families.
 
Labor’s will also invest $3 million to establish a new Regional Innovation Data Lab at the Griffith University Logan campus. This new cutting edge facility will use data from government and business to improve services and planning for the local community.
 
These investments will make Griffith University and Logan a national leader – working with communities and universities across Australia.
 
This will mean better evidence about what works in tackling disadvantage, collective impact programs, and improving outcomes for children.
 
The Regional Innovation Data Lab is backed by local and industry partners.
 
These projects will be funded through Labor’s University Future Fund.