In 2014, Australia’s first Catholic university celebrates its silver anniversary.
On December 21, 1989, the dreams and visions of a committed group of Western Australians were realised with the passing of The University of Notre Dame Australia Act by the Parliament of Western Australia.
From humble beginnings in Fremantle’s historic West End, Notre Dame has grown to become a national university with one of the highest graduate employment rates in Australia.
With 11,000 students enrolled across the country, Notre Dame’s nine colleges provide an excellent standard of university education across three campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney, along with seven clinical schools in New South Wales and Victoria.
Renowned for its commitment to the pastoral care of students, the university’s operations are underpinned by its Objects, which centre on providing a university education within a context of Catholic faith and values.
“At Notre Dame, we strive to provide each student with an excellent education that enriches the whole person. We look forward to continuing our mission to help every student reach their full and unique potential and go on to make a positive contribution to society,” Notre Dame Vice Chancellor Professor Celia Hammond, said.
To celebrate, Notre Dame will open its doors to the community for its 25th Anniversary Open Day Festival on August 17, from 10am to 3pm.
During the day guests can take part in campus tours; discuss their future careers with university staff and current students; participate in interactive workshops; unwind with a cup of coffee to the sounds of some local entertainment; and enjoy what Notre Dame has to offer.
Courses are available in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Philosophy and Theology and Physiotherapy.