Giving Day
15 May, 2025
Your gift. Their future.
On 15 May, 1989, Bond’s first 322 students helped to establish Australia’s first private, independent and not-for-profit university. Since then, more than 35,000 graduates have walked under the Arch on their way to successful careers all over the world. Many of those students have been supported by the generosity of Bond alumni and supporters contributing to scholarships, student opportunities and research.
A small gift can make a huge impact on the future of Bondies.
How to donate
Follow the link to the Charidy donation portal to donate. You can make multiple donations throughout the day to help us reach our target.
Donations of $2 or more may be claimed as tax deductions. Online gifts will receive an e-mail confirmation that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes.
Bond University is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) by Item 1 of the table in section 30-15 of federal government legislation, Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Item 1 refers to funds, authorities and institutions such as public hospitals, overseas aid funds and public museums.
Funds raised during Giving Day 2025 will support the following initiatives:
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Read more about The Student Opportunity FundThe Student Opportunity Fund
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Read more about Elite Athlete FundElite Athlete Fund
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Read more about Global Alumni ScholarshipGlobal Alumni Scholarship
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Donation stories
Helping students provide remote medical care
The Student Opportunity Fund gave me the opportunity to participate in a week-long medical camp providing free medical care across Fiji.
From taking patient histories to assisting doctors with physical examinations, the experience honed my medical skills but also completely shifted my perspective on healthcare delivery. It ignited a passion for making a contribution to global health equity, which will stay with me into my career.
Thulashi Kandakumaran
Doctor of Medicine
Recipient of the Student Opportunity Fund
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Every dollar doubled
Their time at Bond was the beginning of Duane and Jennie Cadman’s careers, their closest friendships and their family legacy. Now, these alumni are ensuring future students have the same opportunities by pledging to match every donation made on Giving Day. “It’s about giving the next generation the same opportunities we had," Duane and Jennie said.
Every dollar doubled - Read the story'Donations change lives'
What makes Bond so special is opportunity. The Student Opportunity Fund enabled 16 Bondies to go over to Nepal last year on a three-week mission to help deliver humanitarian aid and work with schools. We were able to grow so much in our cultural understanding and in our ability to support other people, especially of different backgrounds and mindsets.
Donations to the Student Opportunity Fund truly change lives, both the lives of us Bondies and the lives of the people that we are able to support.
Connor Grigg
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Actuarial Science
Recipient of the Student Opportunity Fund
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Every dollar doubled
Walk or run the Heritage Trail for GIving Day
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Walk or run the Heritage Trail for Giving Day
Staff, students and members of the Bond community are invited to walk or jog the Heritage Trail on Giving Day to raise funds and celebrate Bond’s legacy. The Heritage Trail is a 3km long trail around campus, marked by a series of sandstone blocks highlighting the University’s unique history.
- Register online and make your $20 registration contribution.
- Participants can choose to set a goal of how many laps they will complete, and can share their lap goal with their networks to generate donations.
- Visit the registration desk at the start of the Trail from 12pm - 2pm on Giving Day, picking up a scavenger hunt card (optional).
- If you complete the scavenger hunt and correctly answer the questions, you will receive a $20 voucher redeemable at our Merchandise Store!
Step Up from anywhere
If you’d love to support but can’t hit the trail in person, here’s your chance to walk it virtually and still make every step count!
