Applying for your Catalyst Course

To apply for your Catalyst course, you will need to:

1. Complete this application form

2. Provide the following supporting evidence on page 6:

- Photo ID - e.g., driver's license, passport, ID card (Please ensure all documents are either PDF, png, or jpeg)

- NSW working with children check number (WWCC)* and expiry date (if you have one)

- Resume (Click here for a resume template if you do not already have a resume)

3. Pay your non-refundable deposit via credit card

The application process:

4. You will be emailed a comprehensive medical form to complete and submit

5. Your chosen referee (on page 3) will be emailed a reference form to complete. They will have 7 days to complete this.

6. Once all supporting evidence has been received, it will be reviewed.

7. If you are accepted into the course, you will be enrolled, and you will receive an invoice for the remaining amount (payable by the due date on the invoice)

*Note - If you do not have your WWCC, Catalyst will assist you in getting this done during the first two weeks of the course.

If you have any questions along the way, please get in touch with Catalyst by emailing catalyst@avondale.edu.au

Course

Please select which 12-week Discipleship Adventure you would like to join. Both will provide you with the same experience.

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SCI4DCAT12 - 1.26 - Institute for Discipleship [Catalyst] (Catalyst)
23 Feb 2026 - 25 May 2026 Lake Macquarie Campus
17 places available

SCI4DCAT12 - 2.26 - Institute for Discipleship [Catalyst] (Catalyst)
27 Jul 2026 - 26 Oct 2026 Lake Macquarie Campus
26 places available

Personal Details

Avondale University values your privacy, Information collected in this form is for use by Avondale University to communicate with you about your learning experience and for our statistical reporting only.

Title

First Name

Surname

E-mail Address - (personal) please ensure this is correct as it will be used to activate your learning portal

I confirm the email address provided above is correct

Mobile Number

Home Address

Address - Home - Unit/Flat Number

Address - Home - Street/Lot number

Address - Home - Street Name

Address - Home - Suburb

Address - Home - Post Code

Address - Home - State

Address - Home - Country

Date of Birth

Gender

Indigenous Status

Have you previously studied or are you currently studying at Avondale University?

Yes

Please provide your Avondale student ID number

Current Employment Status

Would you like to receive information about other courses offered by Avondale University?

Yes - short courses only

Yes - Vocational and short courses

Yes - Information about any courses Avondale University offers

No thanks

Emergency Contact Details

Some courses require participants to be involved in practical work/experiences off campus.

Emergency Contact - Relationship

Emergency Contact - First Name

Emergency Contact - Surname

Emergency Contact - E-mail Address

Emergency Contact - Phone Number

Referee Details

The application process for Catalyst requires a reference form to be completed by a suitable referee. Avondale will email the reference form directly to your nominated referee's email address.

A suitable referee should not be related to you and be one of the following:

● Church pastor

● Chaplain

● Youth leader

● Pathfinder leader

● Church elder

NOTE: You must inform your referee that they will receive a reference form from Avondale via email, and they may be contacted to discuss any of the information in the form.

Provide your referee's details below:

Relation to referee: (eg: Pastor, chaplain, youth leader, pathfinder leader, or church elder)

Referee- First Name

Referee - Surname

Referee - Phone Number

Referee - E-mail Address

I confirm the email address provided above for my referee is correct

Accommodation

If you indicate that you will need accommodation and/or meals while you are participating in your course, you will be sent an email that provides details on how to register for this.

Do you need accommodation and meals while participating in the course?

Yes - Accommodation and Meals

Wilderness Experience

Catalyst includes a wilderness experience week in Bungonia, which includes activities such as camping, hiking, caving, canyoning and abseiling. No prior experience is required.

Please select one of the following related to your ability to participant in the wilderness experience:

I am physically fit and able to participate in the activities included in the wilderness experience

I am unsure and would like someone to call me to discuss this

Supporting Documents

Please ensure all documents are either pdf, png or jpeg.

Please upload a copy of your Photo ID

NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) Number

If you do not have one, you can apply for it after the application and forward us the information.

WWCC Expiry Date

If you do not have one, you can apply for it after the application and forward us the information.

Resume - upload in either word or pdf

Declaration

Please complete all required fields below

Terms and Conditions

Please read our Student Handbook

*Learning modules listed in the student handbook may vary

I have read the student handbook and agree to all expectations and policies

I have provided all required supporting evidence

I confirm that I have sufficient life skills to look after myself throughout the duration of the course

I give permission for Avondale to contact me regarding my studies

I have notified my referee regarding the reference form that will be emailed to them by Avondale

I have honestly answered all questions/information including those related to the Wilderness Experience

Placement - select one of the following:

I understand that if I do not currently have a Working with children's check (WWCC), I will be required to get one within two weeks of the course. (Volunteer WWCC is sufficient)

I have a WWCC and have provided the details in this registration form

Media/Photography

Avondale may take photographs of students while they are involved in educational or associated activities and events. Do you give permission for your photographs to be used in marketing, advertising, and social media?

Yes

Signature

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Payment

You have almost completed your Catalyst application!

To finalise, please pay your deposit.

The deposit is non-refundable.

Select a Payment Option

Pay Now

Select this option if you want to pay now.
You'll be redirected to the Payment Gateway.

Pay Later

Select this option to pay later. An invoice will
be provided to you, or your sponsor, post
submission.

Catalyst - Deposit	$500.00
Catalyst Deposit	$500.00

Catalyst - Deposit	$500.00
Catalyst Deposit	$500.00

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Course Application

Applying for your Catalyst Course

Course

Emergency Contact Details

Referee Details

Accommodation

Wilderness Experience

Supporting Documents

Declaration

Payment

Select a Payment Option

Pay Now

Pay Later

Please select from the following options:

Declaration