The 1996 Society 

The 1996 Society is a giving club that inspires conversations and action - not just about what is needed today, but about how philanthropists can shape and secure the future of higher education.

The name recognises the founding year of UniSC and acknowledges the visionaries who helped create our University.

One of the biggest challenges we face is ever increasing political and economic pressures which creates a high degree of uncertainty for a university like ours. Uncertainty which hampers our ability to plan for the future. It is important that we overcome this and that is why we have created the Society.

Society and vision

Achieving great things at UniSC requires a healthy sustainable financial foundation. Support given by The 1996 Society members and visionaries is entrusted in an endowment known as the UniSC Visionaries Fund. The principal is held in perpetuity while the interest is distributed for critical projects and programs.

This perpetual financial investment account then secures the future of UniSC by addressing urgent needs in the areas of:

• the quality of teaching and research,
• support of student bursaries, and
• seed money for vital program development.

Donate now

100% of your donation will go towards the UniSC Visionaries Fund, any donation over $2 are tax deductible.

The UniSC Visionaries Fund will ensure that UniSC will have a solid foundation to continue to invest in providing the best environment for our students in study, sport, and the pursuit of innovative research.

For more information on unrestricted giving to this endowment contact Kate Evans, Senior Development Manager.