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Lake Macquarie

Avondale's picturesque main campus is located only 45 minutes from Newcastle and 90 minutes from Sydney on the Avondale Estate in Cooranbong, NSW.

Sydney Campus

The Sydney Campus is home to the Faculty of Nursing and Health and is located on the grounds of the Sydney Adventist Hospital, the largest private hospital in New South Wales.

Study Online

Many of our courses are also offered online with great academic and student support for flexible learning.

Nursing

Choose Australia's #1 undergraduate nursing degree* offered at both Sydney and Lake Macquarie campuses.

Teaching

Specialise in primary, secondary, early childhood and more with a range of postgraduate options. Our undergraduate teaching degrees are rated #1 for learner engagement and teaching quality.*

Arts

Explore your unique interests and develop versatile skills in problem solving, communication, creativity and critical thinking.

Business

Major in accounting, marketing and human resource management with work placements opportunities, and access to industry experts.

Counselling

Become a mental health professional by developing skills in counselling, working with children and adolescents and understanding families and couple relationships.

Ministry & Theology

Develop the skills needed to build a strong church community and work in a range of church and not-for-profit organisations.

Lifestyle Medicine

Empower and enhance existing health care with innovative lifestyle-based therapies.

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Advanced Research Opportunities at Avondale University

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A Ride for Life: The World-First Quad Tandem Ride

July 10, 2025

In September 2025, four Australian women will be completing a world first: riding a quad...

The Growth of the Gig Economy and What It Means for High School Students

July 10, 2025

In recent years, the gig economy has experienced rapid growth, reshaping how people work across...

Unwrapping God’s Gifts

July 10, 2025

Christmas or birthdays are always interesting to see how people react as they unwrap gifts....

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November 19, 2024

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August 22-23, 2025

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August 23, 2025

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Acknowledgment of Country

Avondale University acknowledges our Sovereign God as Creator and Provider of all things. We respectfully acknowledge the Awabakal and Darramuragal people as the traditional custodians of the lands on which we live, work, study and worship across our Lake Macquarie and Sydney campuses. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all First Nations People.

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