ACU Ballarat celebrates 35 years

The Australian Catholic University (ACU) Aquinas campus in Ballarat celebrated 35 years of operation on October 25. Alumni, staff, students, and community partners gathered at the campus to recognize its history and its role in regional education.

The campus has a history of teacher education in Ballarat dating back to 1909, when the Sisters of Mercy founded the Aquinas Training College. While the campus remains a center for teacher formation, it has expanded to include professional training in fields such as paramedicine, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.

The celebration included recognition of the partnerships between the university and local schools, including the Diocesan Catholic Education Ballarat (DOBCEL), which employs many ACU alumni.