Staff giving
Your golden opportunity to make an impact
Every day, La Trobe staff play a pivotal role in making a difference in the lives of our students. By donating to the Golden Lanyard Program, our staff become advocates for change – ensuring more students have access to higher-education across Victoria.
Through the program, staff can make one-off or payroll gifts to directly support our students or important research initiatives. Staff who contribute receive a golden lanyard in acknowledgement of their kindness. These lanyards continue to be a visual emblem of generosity across our university.
Since 2013, our staff have collectively supported over 80 full-access scholarships for students from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds.
From an early age I was made to understand the value of giving back to the community. I've been fortunate and I know the transformative power of education, so I want to help others achieve an education and then their dreams.
Get involved
For every student who receives a scholarship, many still miss out. Your donation today can help another of these deserving students access the lifetime benefits of higher education.
There are many ways to get involved. You can:
- make a one-off tax-deductible donation online
- make an ongoing commitment with a fortnightly pre-tax donation from your salary
- organise a fundraising event in your office
Talk to us
For more information about how to get involved, please call (03) 9479 2011, email fundraising@latrobe.edu.au.
FAQ
The Golden Lanyard program allows La Trobe staff to make one off or ongoing payroll gifts to fund vital scholarships. These scholarships change students’ lives and send a powerful message to our communities that we care. All staff who contribute receive a golden lanyard in acknowledgement of their generosity.
You can make a one off or regular payroll gift to the program. Staff can also support Golden Lanyard by organising a fundraising event such as a silent auction, morning tea or bake sale in their office.
Yearly gifts over $1,000 qualify staff to join the Chancellor’s Circle. Members of the Chancellor Circle are invited to meet the recipients of their gifts, connect with other supporters and to come together at events to recognise and celebrate their kindness.
One-off donations are tax deductible and can be claimed on your tax return. Payroll gifts are deducted from pre-tax earnings. A summary of total contributions for the financial year will show on your Income Statement under "Workplace Giving" in your MyGov account.
Yes, you can amend or cease your payroll deductions by submitting this form in AskHR.
100% of your gift will go directly towards scholarships, or your nominated cause.
All gifts over $2 receive a golden lanyard in acknowledgement of your support.
Through the program, staff fund campus-specific access scholarships. These are awarded to students who are experiencing disadvantage and might not otherwise have the opportunity to undertake tertiary study. The eligibility criteria for students includes financial hardship, disability, relocation from a regional or remote location, refugee status or significant caring responsibilities. The scholarships are valued at $5,000 per year for the course duration and are open to commencing or continuing students across all campuses.
Yes, with a commitment of $5,000 per year you can support one student. Please contact fundraising@latrobe.edu.au for more information.
Taxation information is provided as general guidance only. You should always seek independent personal taxation or financial advice. We recommend you contact your legal and financial advisors should you require further information.