University of Adelaide - Impact of Giving 2022 - Flipbook - Page 18
Regular giving
Impact of Giving
Regular recurring giving is a great way to invest in the causes you are
most passionate about and is an easy way to include charitable taxdeductible donations in the weekly or monthly budget. From cancer
research, to support for students in crisis, to the Community Outreach
Dental Program, your regular giving is a positive investment in the future.
Monthly
Giving Program
Alex Bishop-Thorpe is a regular monthly donor to the Children’s
University and the Koonamore Vegetation Reserve.
“Supporting a charity or cause you are passionate
about is your vote for the world you want. I give to
the Children’s University because I saw first-hand the
positive impact of their programs when working at
Carclew running youth art workshops,” Alex said.
“Children’s University provides opportunities for children
from disadvantaged backgrounds which spark their
curiosity and give a different view of the world.”
“I also support the environmental research at Koonamore
Vegetation Reserve with the hope it will ensure their
valuable work continues well into the future, and that
the important data captured can be studied and shared
to benefit other projects across the country,” Alex said.
Workplace
Giving Program
Above: Alex BishopThorpe, photo by
Tom Roschi.
Left: Josie Gray.
While our staff make a difference every day, many
choose to extend this impact by supporting important
programs and areas of their interest through the
University’s Workplace Giving Program.
Josie Gray, Development Manager for the Faculty of
Health and Medical Sciences, has been supporting
the Augustus Short Scholarships since 2016.
“Prior to joining the University, I worked in the
non-profit health and community sector for more than
30 years. This experience showed me first-hand how
the spirit of giving can make a difference,” Josie said.
“Through the University’s Workplace Giving Program I started
supporting the Augustus Short Scholarship Fund, which was
named after University of Adelaide pioneer Dr. Augustus Short,
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who believed that tertiary education should be accessible to all
students of high academic merit, regardless of birth or wealth.”
“I am extremely proud to continue my support of this program
which is my way of upholding his vision and inspiring legacy
while demonstrating my strong sense of social justice approach
to education.”