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Philanthropy changes lives
At The University of Notre Dame Australia, philanthropy opens doors, creates opportunities, and transforms lives.
The generosity of our donors supports students facing financial hardship, advances groundbreaking research, enriches teaching and learning environments, and helps bring ambitious projects and initiatives to life. Every gift, regardless of its size or purpose, has a meaningful impact on our University community and beyond.
Behind every act of giving is a belief in the power of education, discovery, and service. Our donors are helping students realise their potential, enabling researchers to address society’s most pressing challenges, and creating spaces and programs that inspire future generations to thrive.
We are honoured by the trust and commitment of those who choose to support Notre Dame. Their generosity is creating lasting change and shaping a future filled with possibility.
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my scholarship donor, Mr John Honner. Without his most generous contribution I personally don’t believe that I would have achieved as much as I have so far. I will forever be grateful for his support throughout my studies and will never be able to thank him enough – I really hope to do him proud.”
Mikayla Cooper, Bachelor of Nursing student
Recipient of The Clem & Rita Honner Perpetual Scholarship in Nursing
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Through their family's generous philanthropy, Alexandra Burt and Leonie Baldock have honoured the legacy of their father, Michael J. M. Wright, a former Governor of The University of Notre Dame Australia and passionate advocate for education. Their support has helped strengthen Notre Dame's mission and create lasting opportunities for students and researchers. In recognition of the family's transformational gift, the University's Fremantle library proudly bears the name Michael J. M. Wright Library, celebrating a legacy of learning, leadership and service.
Through their visionary philanthropy, Geoff and Moira Churack have invested $5 million to advance chronic pain education and research at The University of Notre Dame Australia. As the largest philanthropic gift to the University's Fremantle Medical School, their support of the Churack Chair is helping shape future doctors and improve care for people living with chronic pain, creating a lasting legacy for generations to come.
The Jake Robinson Medical Scholarship honours the life and legacy of their son, a Notre Dame graduate whose compassion, excellence and commitment to patient-centred care touched many lives. The Scholarships supports aspiring medical students who share these values, helping shape the next generation of doctors.
Discover how the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation is helping advance research, ethical leadership and meaningful social impact through its partnership with The University of Notre Dame Australia.
Through his giving, Terry is committed is helping to strengthen our next generation of healthcare professionals. His support ensures that students not only have access to financial assistance but also feel recognised and encouraged as they prepare to enter a demanding and deeply important profession.
John Honner, a retired farmer from Narrogin, has been an incredibly generous donor to The University of Notre Dame Australia since its foundation. He supports three scholarships at the Fremantle Campus – The Justin John Honner Perpetual Scholarship in Nursing and The Clem & Rita Honner Perpetual Scholarship in Nursing.
John and Bernadette Magee married in 1955 and lived a rewarding life together until John passed away in 2016. Driven by their strong commitment to social justice and education, and to honour John’s memory, Bernadette established The John Joseph Magee PSM Scholarship in early 2017, which was followed by The Bernadette Magee Scholarship for Regional WA Students three years later.
Ron and Helen Dullard established The HELYRON Education Scholarship in 2013, after retiring from full-time work. The Scholarship is open to commencing students in the School of Education and assists with expenses and tuition fees for their first year of studies. The name HELYRON is a composite of Helen and Ron, their son Heath and his wife Lynne.
In late 2021 The University of Notre Dame Australia received a generous bequest from the Estate of John Richard and Eileen May Noton-Dale which established The Noton-Dale Medical Resear ch Scholarship for students undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy degree at the Fremantle campus. John and Eileen (known as Sue) believed that education was the catalyst for positive social and economic change and wished to encourage medical research.
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