Every gift tells a story
Our collection of impact stories showcases the ways that generous and compassionate donors make a difference at the University of Melbourne. Explore how donor generosity has unlocked opportunity, advanced research and changed lives - and see how your support could drive progress.
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Choreographing courage for future Indigenous artists
Dance alum Amelia transformed her university experience into a boundary-pushing career, becoming a leader in contemporary Indigenous dance practice around the world.
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Transforming the future of healthcare
A new academy equips healthcare leaders to meet 21st-century challenges, driving a healthier, resilient future for all.
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Giving from the heart
Giving is deeply personal. Meet the donors whose generosity is helping create opportunities for students, support groundbreaking research and shape a better future for our community.
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Bridging sound, culture and community across borders
As the 2026 recipient of the Richard Chauvel PhD Scholarship, Muhammad Rayhan Sudrajat is continuing a legacy that supports long-term research partnerships.
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Two decades of impact
A respected medical practitioner known for his calm temperament and compassion, Dr David Bickart combined a successful career in medicine with a deep interest in advancing medical knowledge. Decades later, his gift continues his legacy.
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Nurturing creativity across generations
Alumni Terry Cutler shaped Australia’s cultural landscape through leadership across business and the arts. His philanthropic legacy lives on through the Cutler Scholarship and Cutler Prizes, supporting emerging Fine Arts and Music students at VCA today.
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Caring for all creatures
Joyces Agnes Stewart-Hamilton had a love of animals and dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. Though unable to fulfil this dream, a gift in her Will established the Noble Stewart-Hamilton Scholarship, supporting the next generation of Veterinary Medicine students.
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Building futures for engineers
John Norman Mann valued the robust education he received and the fulfilling career it enabled. Through a gift in his Will, he chose to pay forward that opportunity, helping future students access the same life‑changing experience.
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Bringing care closer to home
For people with incurable blood cancer myeloma, travel for treatment that is administered in seconds is a heavy burden. Supported by the Nicole King Scholarship, PhD candidate Hayley Beer is developing a national roadmap for home self‑injection.
Learn more about giving to the University
Delve into the many impactful causes you could support at the University, read more inspiring stories or find the guidance you’re seeking.
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Impact of giving
The generosity of our donor community can be felt across industries – and will continue to improve lives for generations to come. Learn more about how our supporters are building a brighter future.
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Areas to support
There is a broad range of causes you can support through the University. From helping students succeed to funding important research, discover an area to support that you’re passionate about.
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Ways to give
Whether you’d like to make a one-off gift or explore other meaningful options like leaving a gift in your Will, there are plenty of ways you can give to the University for a brighter future.
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