Focus
Welcome!
Hey there! We’re so excited you’ve come to study in Australia.
University is a great time to meet new people and ask deep questions. ‘Why am I here?’ ‘Why is there suffering in the world?’ You don’t have to ask these questions alone.
Swinburne Christian Union is a student club for you to connect with others and explore the meaning of life together.
“FOCUS” is short for the Fellowship of Overseas Christian University Students. Whatever your country, culture, religion or language, all are welcome, and we’d love to meet you.
Get Connected
Is this for me?
At Swinburne CU, international and local students mostly meet together. It’s a great way to get to know Australian culture and language. Come along to any event!
We also have a special FOCUS Bible Study, specifically for international students to study the Bible, in a safe space to ask questions. See our events page for more info.
Find an Event
Heading to uni?
New doors open when you start uni – new experiences, new challenges, new friends, and even a new country! Whether you’re a committed Christian or just curious, Swinburne Christian Union is a community where you will be known, supported, and invited to belong. You don’t have to do uni, or faith, alone.
What are Christian uni groups like?
Church is a great place to learn about Jesus. It’s a critical part of spiritual growth for all Christians, whatever their life stage. So what’s the point of a Christian uni group?
Swinburne Christian Union equips students to know Jesus and make him known on campus.
For those who don’t know Jesus, we’re a space to explore the meaning of life and ask hard questions. And for Christians, it’s an amazing training ground for learning and discipleship. You’ll dive deep into the Bible, pray for each other, and gain confidence to tell people about Jesus. Wherever you’re at, [Group Name] is a community to walk alongside you at university.
Throughout the year, we run Bible studies, mid-semester camps, and plenty of time to hang out together.
Some students choose just to attend occasionally. Others join several events per week, and some serve in leadership positions. Whatever your capacity, you’re welcome to come along.
Swinburne Christian Union is the perfect place to engage with the Christian faith while in Australia. And it’s a perfect place to be equipped before returning home!
Starting Uni Well
Looking for tips and tricks on how to start uni well? Our top advice is to join Swinburne Christian Union! That way, you can make friends, be welcomed into a warm community – and learn where the best food near campus is. (Try Nan Yang Express next to the train station. Cheap and delicious!)
Here are
some Qs we get
asked a lot.
Yes! FOCUS is part of Swinburne Christian Union, and is affiliated with the Swinburne Student Association (SSA) as an official group.
You’re very welcome to come – regardless of your experience of church (or if you have no experience of church!). Swinburne Christian Union is a place to make friends and discover more about Jesus.
AFES stands for the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students. We’re a movement of student groups from across the country, associated with IFES (the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students).
That’s okay! We understand the pressures on uni students – exams, assignments, work, and more – but making time to invest in your faith is also important. Most groups run several events a week, on different days and times – some in the day, some in the evening.
Totally valid question. There’s an increased awareness of questionable sects operating on university campuses. At Swinburne Christian Union, we’re never okay with manipulating or coercing people. We strive for transparency: we openly name our beliefs, affiliations and leaders, and are affiliated with Swinburne Student Association (SSA).