Avondale University

One of our Avondale Alumni, Leah Stewart (class of 2013), was seriously injured in a shark attack at Coogee Beach on June 13 and is currently in a critical but stable condition at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney. This is a devastating time for Leah, her family, and all who know and love them. We […]

Avondale University was honoured to host the Legacy Maker Symposium, a powerful celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the Ellen G. White / SDA Research Centre, organised by Pr Mark Pearce, the current Director of the Research Centre and in partnership with SPD President Pr Glenn Townend and Prof. Malcolm Coulson. This weekend drew hundreds […]

Cultural Night 2026 brought together more than 350 students, staff and community members for an evening celebrating the rich diversity of Avondale's university community. Attendees enjoyed cultural performances, interactive activities and a variety of international cuisine from eight food stalls. Organised by Cultural Leader Azalea Davis and Student President Michaela Koroitaman...

From Perth to Sydney on a bright-red Quad-tandem bike imported from Canada named Ruby: 4200km pedalled, 350 hours endured, over $115,000 funds raised, 11 schools reached, 10-wheel spokes changed, 3 wheels swapped, 6 tubes changed, numerous tears shed, countless lives touched, and one near-death experience. All to raise awareness for mental health fitness and suicide […]

What does it mean to teach creative practice? At the Avondale’s School of Arts and Business Visual Arts strand, it means being an active, committed artist yourself: taking risks, and showing students that a life in art is not only possible, but deeply worth pursuing. Two of our lecturers (current and past) have recently done […]