A Catholic College affiliated with Monash University
Mannix has a strong, proud history and is committed to being a leader among Australia’s university residential colleges.
We aspire to offer our residents an exceptional residential college experience – guided by our Catholic ethos and grounded in the shared pursuit of academic excellence, inspires intellectual growth, encourages faith development and engages in service to the community.
Our Motto
Omnia Omnibus – “All things to all people”.
Our Vision
To foster in our residents a desire and capacity to make a difference in the world.
Our Reputation
The premier residential accommodation offering at Monash University, and among Australia’s leading university residential colleges.
Our Strategic Priorities
Mannix College commits to providing life-changing opportunities for residents by focusing on eight areas of strategic priority:
- EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN THE CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN TRADITION – To provide a caring, nurturing home away from home; a place of hospitality that is inclusive and welcoming, respectful of the dignity of all and committed to pastoral care, holistic learning and service.
- STUDENT SUCCESS – To engage our residents in a high-quality, student-centred culture and programs for academics and employability development.
- WELLBEING & CULTURE – To enhance resident and staff wellbeing in a safe, respectful, diverse, and inclusive community.
- ACCESS, BELONGING & INCLUSION – To enhance our recruitment, selection, orientation and support processes to better identify, attract and retain diverse students who feel they belong.
- CAPABILITY – To recruit, retain and develop a quality team contributing to an exceptional college experience for our residents and guests.
- SPACES – To provide well-resourced and fit-for-purpose physical and digital environments.
- RESOURCES – To build on the College’s financial foundations and operational systems, ensuring our long-term sustainability and developing the resources needed for strategic priorities.
- RELATIONSHIPS – To strengthen mutually beneficial connections with and among our supporters, stakeholders, alumni and friends.
Our Values
Excellence
Mannixians are ambitious to learn and achieve their best efforts with passion.
Respect
Mannixians respect themselves and each other which sustains a culture where everyone feels included, accountable and supported.
Community
Mannixians are from different disciplines, cultures and beliefs yet they build friendships and networks, show care and support to one another, and co-create a cohesive and dynamic community together.
Resilience
Mannixians own and learn from their mistakes and overcome adversity by using courage, wisdom from others, personal strengths, and self-efficacy.
Integrity
Mannixians actively contribute to an environment where compassion, moral courage and honesty are valued, recognised and modelled.
Our Spiritual Life
Mannix College proudly upholds a Catholic identity that is grounded in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and shaped by the rich intellectual, spiritual, and moral tradition of the Church. As a residential college community, our mission is to form students who seek truth, grow in virtue, and use their gifts in service of the common good.
Our identity is lived daily through a commitment to:
-
The inherent dignity of every person
-
Justice, compassion, and care for the vulnerable
-
A search for meaning through faith, reason, and dialogue
-
A deep sense of community built on service, inclusion, and mutual respect
While we are proudly Catholic, we warmly welcome students of all faiths and none. Our chapel is open 24/7 for quiet reflection. Mass is celebrated weekly and during significant College events. Our College Chaplain provides spiritual and pastoral support to all who seek it.
We invite all interested students to engage in:
-
Prayer, retreats, and reflection groups
-
Faith and ethics discussion forums
-
Opportunities to serve the community with humility and heart
Inspired by Archbishop Daniel Mannix
Our namesake, Archbishop Daniel Mannix, was one of Australia’s most influential church leaders of the 20th century. A champion of Catholic education, academic freedom, and social justice, he stood for conscience, courage, and the role of faith in public life.
Educated in Ireland and deeply committed to learning, Mannix believed that universities and colleges should shape both intellect and character. His bold leadership, strong moral convictions, and deep concern for the marginalised continue to guide our vision. Learn more about him.
At Mannix, we honour his legacy by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and values-based community—where students are encouraged to grow in wisdom, lead with integrity, and make a meaningful contribution to society.
