Supporting Students When It Matters Most
University life can be full of opportunity — but for many students, unexpected financial hardship can stand in the way of reaching their full potential.
The UNE Student Support and Emergency Assistance Funds exist to provide a vital safety net for students facing genuine financial difficulty. Whether it is an unexpected medical expense, a family crisis, or the mounting pressures of the cost of living, these funds offer timely, practical support to help students stay on track with their studies when they need it most.
Every dollar donated to these funds goes directly to students in need — assessed on the basis of documented financial hardship and distributed equitably to those who need it most.
Your gift can make the difference between a student continuing their education or walking away from their dream.
By supporting the Student Support and Emergency Assistance Funds, you are not just making a donation — you are investing in resilience, in potential, and in the future of regional and rural Australia.
“Thank you very much for letting me know that my Student Support Bursary application has been successful. I’m very grateful for this support to assist with my Surgical Assistant costs. I cannot tell you how much this flips my world in ensuring I can continue trimester 3 undisturbed.”
Student Support Recipent Tallulah
Gifts and donations of $2 and over are tax deductible under Division 30 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. The UNE Foundation is endorsed as a Deductable Gift Recipient (DGR).
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Please note some transactions over $3,000 or certain credit card transactions (AMEX, Diners Club or Foreign Currency) may incur an additional processing fee. For more information or assistance please contact advance@une.edu.au
