Creating a better tomorrow, together
Across the University, our community is united by a desire to make the world a better place. The Staff Donor Collective is one area creating ripples of positive change through regular payroll donations.
From supporting life-changing Shaping Futures Scholarships to advancing critical areas of health research and community programs, let’s meet some amazing University of Newcastle staff members choosing to come together to create more impact for a better tomorrow.
As a student, I experienced the boundless kindness and generosity of fellow University supporters. As I embark on my professional journey, I’m motivated to give back. Recognising that not every student has the same opportunities, I advocate for equal access to education by providing financial assistance to those in need, helping to empower students to overcome challenges and fulfil their unique individual potential.”
Dr Yik Teo
Strategic Advisor, Office of Academic Excellence
Supports Shaping Futures Scholarships
My uncle died of a brain tumour in 2012, and a close friend is living with one too. All the stats around brain cancer – the amount of government funding it receives, the survival rates, that it is the leading cause of death in children in Australia – are shocking. It was very easy to set up a regular donation to come out of my pay to support the amazing research the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research is doing to identify more effective treatments and better diagnostics for these cancers.”
Lauren Farlow
Project Officer (Research Development), Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources
Supports the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research
Like all good habits, little contributions made regularly over time can make a big difference. Setting up fortnightly pre-tax payroll donations is a simple way for me to make a small contribution go a long way. I see giving to scholarships as just one way to help ease the pressure for someone who has found themselves in a position of hardship. Life is messy, for some more than others, and often through no fault of their own. Education is the cornerstone of a well-functioning society and shouldn’t be limited to people with resources and without worries.”
Siobhan Curran
Director – Entrepreneurship, Office of the PVC Industry and Engagement
Supports Shaping Futures Scholarships
Languages are tough to learn but one of the only ways to deeply teach empathy and internationalism. By contributing to a language scholarship, I can help support and train language learners just as my dedicated teachers did for me. I also support our community radio station 2NURFM because I come from a radio family and love the role 2NURFM plays in strengthening our community. I’m keen to see it continue. Rock on!”
Professor Kent Anderson
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global, Office of the DVC Global Engagement & Partnerships
Supports 2NURFM and the Anderson-Yamanaka Scholarship
If you would like to support our students, research or community projects, please visit newcastle.edu.au/donate
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