SUPPORT THE FACULTY

The Faculty acknowledges the generous contributions of its patrons, donors and sponsors throughout 2008. Your gifts and grants provide direct support to students for scholarships and projects, and to the Faculty for developing innovative programs and for major infrastructure. Students and staff at the Faculty thank you for your valuable contribution to Australia’s cultural future. Your support makes a difference!

Opportunities for organisations, philanthropic trusts and individuals to support the Faculty are identified and managed through the Development & Public Affairs office.
In addition to donations of money, property or artwork, valuable support is provided to the Faculty from enthusiastic volunteers who offer their time and talent on committees or assisting with special programs or events.

Donations and bequests can be directed towards capital works, scholarships, special programs and student support initiatives.

I dreamed a voice, the voice became an image, the image sang eternal (ich hab’ kein scharfes Marlene Dietrich 1937)

Students’ creative dreams can become a reality with your financial support.

Scholarships Endowment Fund
The Faculty is committed to ensuring that all talented students – be they from a minority or disadvantaged background, or simply exceptional – can participate in the College’s unique arts training and education. The Scholarships Endowment Fund relies on your generosity to support Australia’s finest emerging artists.

If you would like more details about the University Fund Annual Appeal, please contact Erik Dias or Lucy Paplinska on:
Phone:  +61 3 9685 9309
Email: vca-dpa@unimelb.edu.au
University Fund Annual Appeal

Bequest Program
A bequest to the Faculty is an investment in the cultural future of Australia. By including a gift to the Faculty in your Will, you can support the work of the Faculty and make a lasting impact. You may choose the School in which you wish your gift to be used: Art, Dance, Film and Television, Music, Production, Theatre or The Centre for Ideas.
Trusts at the University

Taxation Considerations
A donation to the Faculty may take a variety of forms, including:

• A donation of money, property or artwork; or
• A bequest of money, property or artwork

The Development & Public Affairs office can advise you about the tax deductibility of your donation.

The Friends of The VCA Inc. was established in 1972 with the aim of highlighting the activities of the Victorian College of the Arts and creating opportunities for the students. 'The Friends' is a group of like-minded individuals who work to support the students of The University of Melbourne Faculty of the VCA and Music through fund-raising activities.

We have over 200 supporters in our membership list and we are always looking for new members; parents and friends of students are very welcome. Membership fees will rise in June but will still be under $30 for a full financial year.

Over the years The Friends of the VCA has raised well in excess of $100,000 and members can take pride in having helped so many students and gained their appreciation.

For our Encouragement Awards, given over six Disciplines, we have been most fortunate to have the support of Anthony Knight, Trustee of Beleura Estate and the Tallis Foundation. Other awards given are the Limelighters Association Inc. Award, the Trevor Nickolls Award, the Grace Durling Award and the Maree Parry Award.

The Committee is as follows:

Pattie Salter - President
Nancy Foote - Vice President
Judith Gibson - Vice President
Trevor Downs - Treasurer
Lyn Callaghan - Secretary

Diane Alley Paul Keogh
Frances Bond Maree Parry
Gwen Furrer Jennifer Stulner
Philip Kent

As you can see we are a small committee and dedicated to the principle of providing value to members in pursuing the goal of raising funds for student projects. Wherever possible, we provide the students themselves with the opportunity to showcase their talents in entertaining guests at some of our fund-raisers. Volunteers from all walks of life support Faculty activities and assist student endeavour. Our volunteers enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and dynamic environment of the Faculty and provide a significant contribution through organizing fundraising events, delivering scholarships and providing assistance at performances and exhibitions.

For further information on Friends events or membership details, please contact

Mrs Pattie Salter
President, Friends of the VCA
4 Waterloo Street
Camberwell VIC 3124
Ph: 03 9882 5070
E: jfsalter [@] gmail.com
or
Download application form here

The George Fairfax Committee has raised significant funds to enable the presentation of an award which will assist a Faculty alumnus to continue his or her work in theatre.

Director David Symons, who graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in 1993, was the winner of the first $20,000 George Fairfax Theatre Award in 2000. David has directed an extraordinary range of work (from Brecht to Shakespeare and a range of modern works) - something on which the award selection committee commented when choosing him.

Fundraising efforts for this award continue. Anyone wishing to contribute, please contact VCA Development & Public Affairs:
Email: vca-dpa @ unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9685 9309

The Faculty database is continually updated and revised. If you are an Alumnus or College supporter and wish to have your address and details listed on the Database and to receive information regarding Faculty activities, events and publications; or we have incorrect contact details, please contact the office of Development & Public Affairs: 
Email: vca-dpa @ unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9685 9309

Development and Public Affairs office manages:

Alison Leach
Manager, Development & Public Affairs
Phone: +61 3 9685 9302

Fax: +61 3 9685 9370

ajleach @ unimelb.edu.au

Lisa Montague
Communications Manager
Phone: +61 3 9685 9371
Fax: +61 3 9685 9370

vca-comms @ unimelb.edu.au

Kate Mazoudier
Communications Manager
Phone: +61 3 9685 9371
Fax: +61 3 9685 9370
vca-comms @ unimelb.edu.au

Alix Bromley
Communications Officer
Phone: +61 3 9685 9385
Fax: +61 3 9685 9370
bromleya @ unimelb.edu.au

Julianna Green

Fundraising & Relationships Officer
Phone: +61 3 9685 9354
Fax: +61 3 9685 9370

grj @ unimelb.edu.au

Bianca Faber
Co-ordinator, Marketing & Student Recruitment
Phone: +61 3 9685 9307
Fax: +61 3 9685 9370

bfaber @ unimelb.edu.au

Lucy Paplinska and Erik Dias
Database Managers

Phone: +61 3 9685 9309
Fax: +61 3 9685 9370

vca-dpa @ unimelb.edu.au

 
Mailing Address:

Department of Development & Public Affairs

Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts
The University of Melbourne
234 St Kilda Road
Southbank Vic 3006

Phone: +61 3 9685 9309
Fax: +61 3 9685 9370