A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS

How To Help

A Start in Life is a registered charity. We receive no government funding and therefore depend on the generosity of individuals, corporations and community groups to help us make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged Australian students.

Your student donation or scholarship donation will give a young person a start in life by ensuring the barriers to their education are removed, equipping each student to thrive and broaden their horizons. In doing so, you are making a positive difference to current and future generations.

The are many ways you can support the work we do and make a tax-deductible* donation to A Start in Life. Make a one off donation by clicking here and read below to learn about other ways you can give to A Start in Life including regular giving, scholarship donations, and legacy gifts.

If you wish to make a donation and remain anonymous or use a pseudonym, please call A Start in Life and ask to speak to the CEO or Finance Manager on (02) 9264 3017.

*All donations over $2 are eligible for tax deduction.

Make a regular donation

By spreading your student donation across the year, you help provide us with a sustainable and reliable income we can then make available to students. Your donation will automatically be deducted from your bank account or credit card at the frequency of your choice (e.g. monthly or twice yearly). At the end of financial year, you will receive one receipt advising of your tax-deductible donations.

Three times a year, you’ll receive our newsletter, showcasing student stories, achievements and updates —demonstrating how your student donation is helping remove educational barriers and create lasting impact.

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Create a lasting legacy by leaving a gift in your will

For many reasons, we’re often not able to give as generously during our lives as we might want to. By leaving a gift to A Start in Life in your will, you will be equipping Australia’s next generation with the skills and education needed to succeed.

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Workplace giving

Workplace (payroll) giving allows employees to support A Start in Life from their pre-tax income. Many employers already offer this easy and flexible giving option. Employees can start, change, or stop their contributions at any time.

If you're an employer looking to support student or scholarship donations through workplace giving, please contact communications@astartinlife.org.au.

Donation as a gift

Giving a donation to A Start in Life on someone’s behalf is the perfect way to celebrate any kind of new start in life - from weddings to births and birthdays. For donations over $250, we are happy to provide an donation certificate via email. Please donate through the link below and then email

communications@astartinlife.org.au with your receipt number, a name and message (if desired) to be included on the certificate.

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In memory gifts

Donating in memory of a loved one is a special way to honour their life. A Start in Life will send thank-you notes to all donors and provide a summary letter to the family acknowledging the total amount donated in tribute.

To arrange an in memory student donation, please contact communications@astartinlife.org.au.

Foundation sponsorship

Supporters wishing to make a transformative impact can provide scholarship donations of $20,000 or more per year. This amount covers the value of the educational support we provide to two students annually. As a Foundation Sponsor, you’ll receive twice-yearly updates including: