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Community
News • 14 Sep 2020
Community spirit shines: your incredible support during 2020
It has been an extremely challenging year: drought, bushfires and now COVID-19. But through it all, our community has come together to help those in need and show support for causes we care about. Head of Philanthropic Programs, Brad Holmes, reflects on the remarkable generosity you have shown over the past six months.
News • 14 Sep 2020
In Their Own Words
As our world continues to face uncertainty, your help provides a student with stability, financial assistance and reassurance that their dreams are not lost. These students will give back to our communities in the future in so many ways – thank you
News • 14 Sep 2020
Inspiring Communities Through SMART Programs
The SMART community engagement program with the know-how to inspire, inform and involve young people in STEM. For 21 years, the University has been opening young people’s minds to the questions and curiosities of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program is (STEM) through its ground-breaking SMART (Science, Maths and Real Technology) program.
News • 8 Apr 2020
Helping Communities Stay Healthy and Well
Generous philanthropic support from University staff, alumni, community members and local organisations have helped the Family Action Centre at the University to expand its work with children in vulnerable communities.
News • 8 Sep 2019
Igniting a Connection to Traditional Culture
Students and staff joined the Broke community in a traditional cultural burn to experience how Aboriginal land management practices enhance the health of the land and its people.
News • 3 Sep 2019
Supporting Communities, Starting with Water
Warlga Ngurra Community Centre in Newcastle can expand their programs of community support and learning thanks to generous philanthropic support from Hunter Water.
News • 8 Apr 2019
Industry-first partnership builds financial literacy
The University of Newcastle and Greater Bank have announced a five-year partnership.
News • 8 Apr 2019
Bengalla Continues a Rich History of Local Collaboration for Community Gain
Upper Hunter communities will benefit from a new philanthropic partnership.
News • 1 Apr 2019
Improving Foot Health Among Aboriginal Australians
Your support for the 2017 Larapinta Trail Challenge has funded an outreach program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
News • 27 Sep 2018
2NURFM celebrates 40 years of broadcasting
There were many great milestones in 1978 – from the world’s first IVF baby to the first cellular mobile phone. Joining the 40th birthday celebrations this year is our very own 2NURFM – Newcastle’s first FM and now leading ‘easy listening’ community radio station, which began broadcasting in March 1978.
News • 1 Mar 2018
Helping Young Australians Stay Healthy
$1.4 million to help young Australians develop healthy eating habits
News • 1 Mar 2018
Larapinta Challenge Update
You made over 1,000 donations across nine countries to support the Larapinta Trail Challenge 2017 – thank you all!