Tsunami tragedy
Thank you to all staff and students who have contributed to the Monash University Tsunami Appeal established following the Boxing Day tragedy.
In order to ensure this money is donated to the nominated charity organisations in time to best assist those affected by the tragedy it has been decided that the appeal will end on Friday, April 29.
Staff who have decided to make an ongoing commitment by salary sacrificing donations should be assured these donations will continue to be deducted and the money sent to the relevant organisations to provide continued support to victims of the tragedy.
A message of condolence
The University extends heartfelt sympathy and compassion to all those who have experienced bereavement and loss in this tragic event. Monash staff, students and families who are suffering are especially in our thoughts. May you find the strength to face the difficult days ahead with hope and courage.
Tsunami appeal - How to Donate
The university has established an appeal to help the university community donate money to those affected by the tsunami. Professor Richard Larkins has started the appeal with a $10,000 donation from the Vice-Chancellor's Fund. Under the Monash University Tsunami Disaster Appeal donors can elect one of the following four charities as recipients of their donation:
- Australian Red Cross Asian Quake and Tsunamis Appeal
- World Vision
- Plan Australia
- UNICEF
For more information on the above charities please visit their respective websites.
Donations to the Monash University Tsunami Disaster Appeal Fund can be made in a variety of ways:
Salary packaging donations
Fixed-term or tenured staff at Monash's Australian campuses can salary sacrifice their donation. Staff can make either a donation on a one-off basis or for a designated period of up to two years. The salary deduction will take place in the first pay period after notification of the donation has been received by HR Services. There are no administrative fees charged for salary packaging a donation.
If you would like to make a donation through salary packaging please go to the Tsunami Appeal website or download the Tsunami Disaster Appeal (MS word - 217kb) form.
Over the counter donations
Anyone can make a donation in cash, by credit card or cheque at the Student Service Centres at Clayton, Caulfield, Gippsland, Peninsula and Berwick. For information on the location of Student Service Centres please go to the contact information website.
A receipt will be issued for donations of $2 or more upon request.
Credit card donations made via the website or over the phone
Donations to the appeal can be made by credit card via the website or by phone to Student Service Centres on +61 3 9902 6011. A receipt will automatically be generated.
If you would like to make a credit card donation via the web, please go to the Tsunami Appeal - Credit Card Donation website.
Collection Tins
The University has secured a number of collection tins from Plan Australia and the Australian Red Cross Asian Quake and Tsunamis Appeal and these will be available at:
Receipts will not be issued for donations placed in the tins. If a receipt is required, please make your payment using option 2 or 3.
Information and advice on how to assist students and staff affected by the tragedy can be found at the Coping with a Crisis website. Alternatively, counselling staff at all campuses are available to provide advice and counselling services.
Health advice for people returning from tsunami-affected areas can be found at the OHSE website.
Staff travel
Staff considering travelling to the region should refer to advice provided on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website. and the university's travel insurance website. |
