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Creativity and innovation have a spectacular new home at Luther College's Croydon Hills, Victoria, campus with the completion and official opening of the landmark Centre for Creativity and Innovation (CCI).
The single largest capital investment in the College's history, built with the support of a tailored LLL loan, brings together the arts, technologies and transdisciplinary learning under one roof.
On Wednesday 25 March 2026, Luther College welcomed honoured guests, staff and students at an official opening celebration, with LLL Head of Client Relationships Samantha Kukic and Client Relationship Analyst Joe Santostefano in attendance.
The day began with a music-filled whole-school assembly before a formal commemorative ceremony in the afternoon.
Photos: Top - Sam and Joe with Luther College Principal Jacqui Layfield (second from left) and College Board Chair Helen Suke (second from right). Above - Luther College students gather for an assembly to celebrate the official opening of the CCI. Below – Board Chair Helen addresses guests in the impressive CCI meeting space at the official opening.
Strong partnership
"Joe and I were delighted to represent LLL at the opening of the amazing new Centre for Creativity and Innovation," Sam said.
"LLL has enjoyed a strong partnership with Luther College over many years, and we are proud to have worked together with the College to help bring this truly remarkable facility to life.
"The CCI will benefit the students and educators of this wonderful community for generations to come. Its successful completion is a credit to the vision and leadership of Luther College."
Photos: Above and below - The landmark CCI building's impressive exterior.
A tangible statement
More than a building, the CCI stands as a tangible statement of Luther College's commitment to preparing young people for a rapidly changing, future-focused world.
The groundbreaking facility features innovative learning spaces such as food technology kitchens, digital technology studios, 'make and build' spaces, a photography and media studio, and specialist art workshops.
It is a place where students can explore ideas, take thoughtful risks, learn from failure and develop the capabilities that sit at the heart of the Luther Learner model.
The opening day concluded with the Japan Arts Immersion Tour Exhibition, the first event of its kind held in the new building and a fitting way to bring the CCI to life and offer an early glimpse of what it will make possible.
Visit: www.luther.vic.edu.au
Before and after
Photos: Above - Joe with school staff and construction workers pictured at the indoor assembly area during a tour of the facility in October 2025. Below - The same assembly area looked a lot different just a few months later after the finishing touches had been applied.
