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Our Leadership Centre in Townsville offers higher education opportunities to the region. With a population of around 200,000 people, the Townsville area is also home to the largest Australian Defence Force (ADF) garrison, with approximately 6,000 current serving ADF members and almost 9,000 former serving members.
Located in the middle of the city, the centre allows ACU to support the region, ADF veterans and their families to pursue their higher education goals.
1, 150 Walker Street
Townsville QLD 4810
The Townsville Leadership Centre offers the region, ADF veterans and their families access to educational opportunities. At the facility, ACU will provide advice on higher education options and pathways, short courses, in-person support for students studying online, and an on-site educational support officer.
The venue includes a reception, workspaces, a kitchen, boardroom, and student spaces for use by staff, students and the community.
ACU provides entry pathways and support programs to help Defence personnel, veterans and their families enter tertiary education and succeed at university to gain qualifications.
If you’re ready to explore tertiary education, we’re here to support you to achieve your goals. Choose one of our online courses offered through ACU or ACU Online and benefit from flexible study at any location with access to an in-person educational support officer and facilities at the leadership centre.
If you’re interested in relocating, you can study at any of our seven Australian campuses. Whether you choose to study in person or online, we have a range of services to help you transition to university and thrive during your studies.
A diploma program is a great introduction to the specific area you want to study. You can study a Diploma in Business, a Diploma in Entrepreneurship or a Diploma in Criminology at the Townsville Leadership Centre. You’ll be supported throughout the course and, after successfully completing it, you’ll be able to transition into the second year of your chosen degree.
You can also undertake a microcredential in Project Management – a skill that is in great demand.
Discover a project management microcredential
SVSP provides ACU student veterans, who are current or former military personnel, with access to a range of support services and academic resources to help ease the transition into uni life.
Learn moreThe VEP recognises your service in the Army, Navy or Air Force. Your service is then assessed and converted into a selection rank, similar to an ATAR.
Learn moreWe recognise the unique challenges faced by student veterans when transitioning to university. VTP supports you with workshops, lectures and more to successfully transition into higher education.
Learn moreAs a member of the ADF you undergo rigorous training and gain valuable work experience. ACU recognises this and provides the opportunity to receive credit for your service.
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