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Aims and objectives

The Bendigo Tertiary Education Anniversary Foundation was established following celebrations of the 125th Anniversary of tertiary education in Bendigo, April 1998.

The foundation which was launched at the Anniversary celebrations by the late Mr Roger Jalland, the then oldest known former student and staff member of the Bendigo School of Mines and Industries and the Settlor for the foundation, is seen to be an appropriate recognition of the past and a focus on the future.

One of the key aims of the 125th Anniversary celebrations was not only to celebrate the past but also to look to the future.

With an eye to the future

The objects of the foundation are that income from the fund will be used by the Trustees exclusively for the following purposes:

  • The provision of scholarships to former students of Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE (BRIT), upon their enrolment into the Bendigo campus of La Trobe University, who have articulated from BRIT to a University course under the Agreement relating to the articulation of students between the University and BRIT dated 4th December 1997 or such other or further agreement or agreements in addition thereto or in substitution therefore relating to the articulation of students between the University and BRIT from time to time.
  • The funding of capital works, staffing positions, scholarships and other expenditure of the Bendigo campus of the University within Item 2.1.1 of Section 30-25(1) of the Act.
  • The funding of expenditure of BRIT within Item 2.1.7 of Section 30-25(1) of the Act for purposes or the provision of facilities which have been certified by the Minister for Employment, Education and Training under Section 30-30(1) of the Act.
  • Such other purposes relating to tertiary education within any Section 30-25(1) of the Act as may be determined from time to time.

An Advisory Board to the Executive Director of the Bendigo Campus has been set up, with the Chair being a person nominated by the Bendigo Chapter of La Trobe University Alumni and from members of the Bendigo Campus, Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE, the City of Greater Bendigo and a representative of the Trust Administrator.

The manager, administrator and trustee of the Foundation, is Equity Trustees Ltd., Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible under Taxation Reference DGR900465330