Completed in 2025, the Education Centre at 283 Church Street represents another important step in Kane Constructions’ ongoing partnership with the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School (MITS).
Delivered under an open-book model, the project involved the partial refurbishment of the ground floor within an existing three-level 1970s building, formerly operating as a medical centre. The fitout provides new classrooms, focus rooms, staff areas, and a reception designed to support Year 7 and 8 students as they begin their educational journey in Melbourne.
Serving as a temporary learning facility while MITS progresses its long-term redevelopment plans at Punt Road, the space was designed to be both functional and welcoming — reflecting MITS’s values of opportunity, connection, and community. Kane’s early involvement in design input and cost planning alongside MITS and McIldowie Partners helped shape a fast, efficient, and cost-effective solution.
Early works, including services isolation, minor demolition, and hazardous material removal, were completed before Christmas 2023 to maintain programme momentum into construction. As with all MITS projects, this build was made possible through strong collaboration and the generosity of subcontractors and consultants who share our commitment to creating lasting impact for young people from remote communities across Australia.
