Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University (ACU) was opened on 1 January 1991 following the amalgamation of four Catholic tertiary institutions in eastern Australia - the Catholic College of Education Sydney in New South Wales, the Institute of Catholic Education in Victoria, McAuley College of Queensland, and Signadou College of Education in the Australian Capital Territory.
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The institutions that merged to form the University had their origins in the mid-1800s, when religious orders and institutes became involved in preparing teachers for Catholic schools and, later, nurses for Catholic hospitals. Through a series of amalgamations, relocations, transfers of responsibilities and diocesan initiatives, more than twenty historical entities have contributed to the creation of the University. Australian Catholic University (ACU) was opened on 1 January 1991 following the amalgamation of four Catholic tertiary institutions in eastern Australia - the Catholic College of Education Sydney in New South Wales, the Institute of Catholic Education in Victoria, McAuley College of Queensland, and Signadou College of Education in the Australian Capital Territory. The institutions that merged to form the University had their origins in the mid-1800s, when religious orders and institutes became involved in preparing teachers for Catholic schools and, later, nurses for Catholic hospitals. Through a series of amalgamations, relocations, transfers of responsibilities and diocesan initiatives, more than twenty historical entities have contributed to the creation of the University. Six Campuses They have six campuses in Australia and offer programs throughout Australia and overseas. Our students enjoy the benefits of small, friendly campuses and small class sizes, and have direct access to highly qualified lecturers and quality student support services. their campuses are locatedin Brisbane (Queensland), North Sydney and Strathfield, (New South Wales), Canberra (ACT), Ballarat and Melbourne (Victoria). Faculties Faculty of Arts & Sciences Faculty of Business ACU Education Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Theology and Philosophy

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	Jessie O'Sullivan completed a Graduate Diploma in Education at ACU's Melbourne Campus (St Patrick's). She had worked in secondary schools around Melbourne as a French language assistant before deciding she wanted to pursue a career in teaching. “I decided to do the Dip Ed at ACU because a French friend of mine had studied at the University and highly recommended it,” she says. “I had some great support while at ACU and met some wonderful future colleagues.” Jessie is currently teaching French and art at Mater Christi College in Belgrave, a position she secured immediately after completing her course.

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Last Updated: 30 November 2012

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