07/10/2025
📣Blair House Student Hostel to Close After Two Decades of Service📣
Clermont, QLD - Blair House Student Hostel Inc., a cornerstone of Clermont’s educational support network, today announced that after more than two decades of service, the Blair House Student Hostel Committee has made the extremely difficult decision to close the facility at the end of the 2025 school year.
The decision follows years of uncertainty and sustained community effort to keep Blair House open. Despite every attempt by the Committee, families, staff, and volunteers, ongoing low enrolments and limited funding mean the current model is no longer sustainable.
“This has been an incredibly tough decision for the Committee, and not one we make lightly,” a spokesperson said. “For decades, Blair House has provided a safe and supportive place for students to live while continuing their education. However, despite our ongoing efforts, the facility can no longer operate with so many future uncertainties. We are proud of what Blair House has offered over the years, and we will always value the role it has played in the lives of so many families.”
This outcome is certainly not what the Committee and House Parent, Kathryn, were working toward when taking on Blair House two years ago, at a time when it was already on the verge of closure. Back in 2024, advice was given to “close on a high,” yet the Committee chose instead to continue for another year, ensuring students and families still had access to a safe and supportive home until now.
A Legacy of Support
For more than 20 years, Blair House has provided a caring, family-style environment for students from across the region, allowing young people from rural areas to continue their education in Clermont. Generations of students have benefited thanks to the tireless efforts of staff, families, volunteers, and community supporters.
Blair House, established in 2003 to support regional students and their families, has long been part of Clermont’s education story. Its legacy is one of community spirit, care, and commitment to local families.
Acknowledgements
The Committee expresses its heartfelt thanks to every student, parent, staff member, and supporter who has been part of the Blair House story. Your dedication and belief in the importance of regional education kept Blair House going far longer than anyone thought possible.
The Committee also acknowledges the support of TerraCom, owners of the property, who are assisting throughout the closure process. Their contribution, along with that of countless community members, has helped sustain Blair House during challenging times.
While it is heartbreaking to see this chapter close, the memory of Blair House will remain one of service, support, and the belief that every young person deserves the chance to continue their education, regardless of distance. ❤️
Kathryn Wilton
Blair House Student Hostel Committee
