Here at The John Flynn College, our vision is to provide a setting in which students can study and relax in a caring and safe environment, enjoying maximum personal freedom, while respecting the rights of others who live in close proximity.

We are a caring community and have our foundations firmly based on Christian values, and as such, we value trust, unity, safety and concern for each other. Accordingly, we require residents to be considerate and respectful of the needs of their fellows.

We value excellence in all endeavors and are committed to building an environment where residents can achieve academic, social, sporting, cultural and personal excellence.

Spirit is central to our community and we believe faith, tradition, mutual respect and equality supports our growth.

We value our heritage as we acknowledge the dedication of Reverend John Flynn to isolated and remote Australians, whose commitment to serve is the basis for all community members as they interact with one another. Furthermore, residents and staff of The John Flynn College take pride in the traditions, standards and ethos established by decades of commitment to academic excellence.

By choosing our College, students can be confident they will have access to strong academic and spiritual support; and graduate as confident and responsible citizens contributing to Australia and beyond.

To ensure our policy reflects the needs of residents and staff, the College Council is comprised of members representing a number of College interests. These members include nominees of the Uniting and Lutheran Churches, elected undergraduate and postgraduate resident representatives, a nominee of the University Council, our College Principal and the President of the Students’ Association. It is through this democratic process that The John Flynn College continues to assess and uphold quality academic and residential services for the student body.

COLLEGE COUNCIL MEMBERS 

Jean McCubben, Chair
Graham Caddies, Deputy Chair
Geof Duce, Treasurer
Annette Ireland, Secretary
Peter Phillips
Ray Valdeter
Rev Malcolm Bottrill
Geoff Whebell
Dr Fred Annelsley
Dianne Bryde
Martin Price
Gary Doyle

The John Flynn College’s approach to academic support combines innovative practices with tried and tested means to provide a 'holistic' network of support for learning that helps to cultivate a self-directed and motivated learning environment.

Our College continues to encourage and support students who have been identified as having difficulties with their studies, and has also adopted a number of measures to prevent difficulties arising and to encourage students to reach their academic potential.

A specific example of these measures includes academic and resident tutors and assistants who are appointed annually by our Principal to establish and maintain an effective relationship with each of the students with whom they live; to identify any problems that may occur, and to liaise with the Principal about such problems when necessary.

To this end, the system offered is universal rather than remedial, with support for learning available to all students starting from the early stages of undergraduate study. Specific requirements of disabled students, those with English as a second language, and mature students returning to study are also recognised and given practical attention.

It is now an enrolment condition that all students participate in the academic support program offered by the College.

Read more about our multi-faceted, pro-active and ‘holistic’ approach on our living@JFC page.