Making your first donation

Every gift creates lasting change

Giving to the University, whether through a one-off, first time donation or a recurring contribution, helps shape and encourage Australia’s brightest minds. Every gift, no matter the size, collectively supports our common goals of empowering students, advancing discoveries, and fostering innovation. Donating to university work is a meaningful way to create lasting change.

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Ways to give

Giving to the University can be as quick and simple as an online donation – but many donors choose to add some further meaning to their giving. Whether you want to remember a loved one’s passions or life experiences, leave your own legacy of generosity or make a recurring gift, there are many ways to give. Find out what works best for you.

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Areas to support

One of the wonderful things about giving to the University of Melbourne is the abundance of impactful areas you can support. You can fund research that’s changing the world across disciplines – from sustainable agricultural practices to cancer therapies. Or by giving to student support, you could encourage young people facing disadvantage in achieving their potential.

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Celebrating the community

Each year, we celebrate our generous community through Report to donors – a publication where students, researchers and the broader community share the impact donors have made on their lives.

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I can now pursue my dreams without undue financial strain on my family. I am immensely grateful for this support. Mohammed Faisal
Rao Family Bursary recipient
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I gain a great sense of pride from donor support. It shows that people care about giving those with dementia a better life. Professor Baker
MATCH Project Principal Investigator
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How can we help?

FAQs and contact details

Find helpful answers to common questions and specialised contact details.

Give to education and research

Learn how you can support students and researchers.

Ways to give

Explore the varied and meaningful ways you can give towards a brighter future for all.