$12,150
was generated for the City’s economy for every student education at the University
We’ve made a commitment to improve outcomes within our society through educating and forming our students so they can in turn serve the societies in which they live.
Central to this commitment is the creation of a vibrant academic community that reaches out to broader society.
We’re constantly engaging with the wider community in a meaningful and significant way through the many staff and student outreach projects within Australia and abroad, community partnerships and internship links to business and industry.
Building a stronger and brighter future for students, staff and community
Our commitment to our communities is captured in the University’s Strategic Plan, guided by our five pillars, it articulates a clear vision for Notre Dame in our fourth decade.
We strive to be a trusted, engaged, and proactive partner that works side by side with the local communities in Fremantle, Sydney and Broome that we call home.
Our 2026 Strategy
As we continue to grow and flourish, our aim is to ensure that those communities also benefit and prosper.
We’re proud to be a part of our communities, embracing the power of education to change lives, form good citizens, and help people be the best version of themselves.
We sponsor and support community events, offer volunteering programs for our staff and students and help local businesses generate jobs and income.
Our research
We address real-world challenges and aim to improve the lives of people in our communities and impacts society for the common good through our research.
Learn moreIndustry and business partnerships
Developing new relationships and maintaining current ones with employers who offer opportunities for our students and alumni.
Learn moreIn 2022, the University commissioned an independent study to measure the economic and social contribution it made to the City of Fremantle and its people for the year 2020.
Download the 2022 report
was generated for the City’s economy for every student education at the University
was contributed to WA’s Gross State Product.
of the City’s Education and Training section was directly accounted for by Notre Dame.
full-time jobs in WA were directly and indirectly supported by us
The “beating heart” of the University - a place where students can come together to study and make new friendships and connections.
It will be a place where you can connect and enjoy being part of a vibrant, respectful and caring academic community.
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