Support our work
OTARC's research activities rely on a combination of winning competitive grants and receiving generous donations from the public.
We focus on collaboration and applying research to support others. We are uniquely placed to provide our funders with maximum value for funds received. Our approach to research means that we guarantee your support will be rewarded with excellent results.
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering at OTARC, please register. Our available opportunities depend on the needs of each project. This can include supporting research by data entry and administration, help with events or with social media and communications. Once you are registered, you'll receive emails when specific volunteer roles arise. You can also opt-in to receive information about opportunities with other autism organisations.
Please note: As of 31 July 2017, all volunteers and employees of La Trobe University are required to have a valid Working with Children Check. To volunteer you need a ‘Volunteer’ category check, which is free. Please see:
Donate to OTARC
To support our research, please visit our secure donation site. All donations are tax deductible, and you will receive a receipt via email. If you need more information, please call 03 9479 2497 or email otarc@latrobe.edu.au.
If you’d prefer not to donate online, please contact us directly on (03) 9479 2497.
100% of your donation will support the work of the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre.
We thank you for your support.
Host an event
Please contact us if you would like to host your own fundraising event. Email Melinda Denham, OTARC Communications Coordinator at M.Denham@latrobe.edu.au.
Extraordinary and generous
Olga Tennsion AO has made donations to La Trobe University since 2008 to establish and continue the work of the Australia's first research centre dedicated to autism. OTARC is named in recognition of her contribution.