Sydney Campus

Avondale's Faculty of Nursing and Health is situated in the grounds of the Sydney Adventist Hospital.Located in Wahroonga, near Hornsby in Sydney's north, the SAN, as it is more commonly known, is one of Australia's largest and most comprehensive private hospitals. It is a modern acute care facility with all diagnostic and therapeutic services located on-site.

Students gain valuable exposure and experience with classes and training done in a fully operational hospital, which gives them prime access to skilled persons and clinical activities.

As a recognition of the hospital's excellence, it was the winner of Australian Private Hospitals Association's Private Hospital of the Year for 2006.

Good health is the goal of every person and Sydney Adventist Hospital staff do all they can to help in the achievement of that goal. It is well placed to meet each family's need for life from infancy to maturity, with the right range of the latest technology and years of experience serving the community.

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Residential facilities


Residences on the grounds of the SAN provide adequate accommodation to students while they are studying. Share accommodation options are also available in surrounding suburbs.

Public Transport


Public transport operates daily from the hospital to Hornsby and other local areas. The SAN also provides students transit services between the hospital and nearby train stations.

For bus connection from Hornsby train station via Sanlink services please see Route 589 - http://www.shorelink.com.au/

For bus connection from Turramurra train station via Sanlink services please see Route 573 - http://www.shorelink.com.au/

Sporting Facilities


At the SAN students can enjoy the use of two outdoor tennis courts, a swimming pool, a cricket pitch, and a gym. The surrounding area also contains several other sporting facilities.

Cafeteria


The hospital cafeteria operates during the day, providing vegetarian meals throughout the year.

Computing and Internet Access


Computer resources and internet access are located across the campus of the SAN, providing equipment for students to study and research.

Library


The library on the Sydney Campus contains an extensive range of nursing and health resources that all students can access.

Shopping


Nearby the SAN is the Westfield Hornsby shopping and cinema complex. It is home to several major retail outlets and many other specialty stores.