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Fiona Bastian

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I'm fundraising to help students with cost of living and study

I'm taking part in the University of Newcastle's Gifting Day because I believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their circumstances. 

Right now, rising living costs are forcing many students to make impossible choices between paying for essentials like food, rent and transport, and continuing their education. 

That's why I'm fundraising to help provide Shaping Futures Scholarships for students experiencing financial hardship and disadvantage. 

Thanks to the generosity of The MacDougall Foundation, every donation received in support of Gifting Day will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the impact and helping more students access a Shaping Futures Scholarship.* 

At the moment, there's only one Shaping Futures Scholarship available for every 13 student applications received, so the need has never been greater. 

Your support will help reach more students whose potential is greater than their circumstances. Every gift, no matter the size, will help provide life-changing support through a Shaping Futures Scholarship. 

These scholarships provide $5,000 to help students cover essential costs like accommodation, food, transport and study materials, giving them the stability to focus on their education and their future. 

But more than financial support, a scholarship tells a student that someone believes in them. It gives them confidence, hope and the opportunity to reach their full potential. 

Your generosity could help Reach One More future teacher, doctor, nurse, engineer, researcher or social worker who will go on to make a positive difference in our communities. 

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible, and thanks to the University of Newcastle covering all administration costs, 100% of your donation will directly support Shaping Futures Scholarships. 

*Donations to Shaping Futures Scholarships received in support of Gifting Day will be matched by The MacDougall Foundation and are capped at $150,000.     

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$250

Jai Kumar

$250

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Carol Bastian

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Bec Grant

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Karen Catchpole

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Benjamin Ghaly

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Fiona Bastian

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Jacqueline Cooke

Hopefully the students enjoy ham and this money is used to purchase ham for them to eat. Also ham.

$100

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Hilary Longhurst

For the win, but also, great stuff! 🎉

$50

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Ben Matheson

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Sally Bastian

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Alex Lim

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Kate Cardwell

As a vegetarian, I only support non-ham based causes.

$50

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Joy Cook

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Elizabeth Bennett

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Tony Subketkaew

Jam and jelly

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Clare Steller

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Toby And Amanda Watson

God speed