The stress of financial hardship limits a student’s ability to focus on their academic goals. It can even force them to abandon their studies and future career aspirations.
“Trying to study and build a future for yourself whilst worrying every day about where your next meal is coming from, or the house you live in, is just so hard to deal with.” – Claire, Third Year, Bachelor of Arts
Donate to the Student Support Fund to provide immediate financial relief to talented students like Claire. Your donation can help cover basic needs such as food, transport, rent, health and wellbeing, and the cost of doing their degree. The Student Support Fund offers grants of up to $2,000 for immediate assistance to students in severe financial need. If just 10 alumni gave $200, this would give a student facing hardship access to food, rent and health and wellbeing support. Your donation could transform someone’s life, just like Claire’s.
Chancellor Allan Myers AC QC has already begun donating to the Student Support Fund as part of a five-year pledge. This gift will make a significant difference, but we need your help if we are to continue to give students who urgently need support somewhere to turn. Join Chancellor Allan Myers and support students in financial need by making a gift today.
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