Gifts made in Australia to Adelaide University are tax deductible, depending on your personal circumstances. The University is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) by the Australian Taxation Office in accordance with section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. This DGR endorsement places certain obligations on the University, including the maintenance of the gift fund and inclusion of certain details on receipts.

We know that loyal supporters to both the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia have been investing in causes close to their hearts for many years. 

Whether it's research, scholarships, or community initiatives, we invite you to continue your support by selecting your favourite cause from the online donation form. 

If you cannot see your cause listed, please contact Advancement on +61 8 8313 5800 or email give@adelaide.edu.au 

Adelaide University is sincerely grateful for the support and generosity of donors to both the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia.

Through the passing of new state legislation, provision has been made for honouring and transferring gifts made to the foundation universities – including named scholarships and grants. This applies to gifts received in the past or endowed, as well as gifts which have been pledged but not yet completely fulfilled. Adelaide University will apply the gift or endowment to the purpose for which it was intended and accepted, and in keeping with the wishes of donors. As Adelaide University has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, the tax status of any gift is not expected to be affected.

In addition, our team is currently reviewing hundreds of scholarship and grant schemes and will be reaching out to donors as needed with guidance specific to each scheme, including any necessary updates to naming or structure.

For more information about endowments at Adelaide University, click here

To make a gift by phone, please call +61 8 8313 5800.

To make a gift by cheque, please contact the Advancement team. All cheques should be made payable to Adelaide University.

We are incredibly thankful to those individuals who have chosen to leave a gift in their Will to their university of choice.

Through the passing of new state legislation, provision has been made for honouring and transferring bequests made to the foundation universities.

Adelaide University will apply a bequest to the purpose for which it was intended and accepted; that is, the purpose for which the gift was granted will remain intact and in keeping with the wishes of the donor. 

There is precedent for this – when the amalgamations of South Australian education institutions occurred in the 1990s to create the University of South Australia, deeds of gift and testamentary dispositions referring to the former institutions were specifically referenced in the relevant statutes as automatically transferring to the new institution.

As a result, there is no need to update the current wording in your Will, unless you wish to do so, but please contact the Advancement team if you have any queries.

A gift in your Will can change the world for generations to come and be one of the most fulfilling ways to invest in improving lives and creating a better society.

Many of our alumni living overseas choose to make generous gifts that support scholarships for students, fund cutting-edge research and establish endowment funds, ensuring a financially sustainable future for Adelaide University.