Community engagement
At ACU we value community engagement as a key means of advancing our mission in serving the common good and enhancing the dignity and wellbeing of people and communities. It is integral to our teaching, learning and research.
What is community engagement?
ACU defines ‘community engagement’ as activities that build capacity and affirm human dignity through sustainable and reciprocal collaborations with communities who experience disadvantage or marginalisation.
Learn moreACU can offer support to your organisation
ACU has a nationwide network of over 35,000 people that could bring capacity to your organisation. We invite community organisations supporting those experiencing disadvantage or marginalisation to consider a partnership with us.
Learn moreMeet the ACU Engagement team
We support, encourage, facilitate, promote and champion community engagement at ACU. Meet the team, find out how to contact us, and learn more about our mission to provide meaningful engagement opportunities.
Learn moreSupported community engagement programs
Get a snapshot of recent programs formed in collaboration with our community partners, from sports programs in Queensland to homework clubs in Victoria.
Learn moreCommunity initiated research
The Stakeholder Engaged Scholarship Unit (SESU) provides scholarly expertise and research assistance to organisations working in areas that are central to ACU’s Mission and ethos as a Catholic university. Through the facilitation of community-initiated research projects, we can help inform, shape, evaluate and develop your programs and services.
Learn moreClemente Australia
At ACU, we're proud to support and host Clemente Australia. This program aims to empower Australians experiencing challenging life circumstances and to break cycles of poverty, inequality and injustice. Clemente Australia is an academically approved university course for Australians who would otherwise be excluded from tertiary education opportunities.
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