St Hilda's College Community Engagement Report 2022

Community 2022

Impact Report

all contributions make a difference

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Owners of the land upon which our college is situated. We pay our respect to all the Elders of Indigenous students who call St Hilda’s home. We also acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members of our community, the University of Melbourne, and the wider world.

Front cover: Welcoming guests to Paddock to Plate October 2022, Harriet Vuillermin, Student Club Charity Convenor 2022 and Kai Daly, Charity Convenor 2022 and incoming Student Club Secretary, 2023

2 St Hilda’s Annual Impact Report 2022

Photographers: Francesco Vicenzi and Kit Edwards

We sincerely appreciate the contribution of our benefactors, alumni and friends who have given their time, expertise and financial support to propel Hilda’s forward.

I am proud of the growth I have witnessed and been a part of over the past 5 years and look forward to watching Hilda’s continue to prosper.

Dr Brenda Holt Principal

Dr Brenda Holt and Simon Holt at Paddock to Plate October 2022

As I complete my tenure as Principal of St Hilda’s, I am satisfied that I leave the College in great shape and in safe hands.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

A generous community

As St Hilda’s College moves into her 60th year, I reflect upon the enormous support it has taken to establish, develop and nurture the College. The generosity of our community helps place us in a strong financial position and enables us to support a diverse group of students as they embark upon a University of Melbourne education.

The tireless contribution of our Fellows, Board, alumni and friends is humbling. In recognition of their outstanding contribution to St Hilda’s College over several decades, I am honoured to award the Communitas Medal to Dr Brian James, Mr Peter Kempen AM, Mr Andrew Miller and Mrs Jean Miller.

Your contribution ensures that St Hilda’s remains strong and committed to the care and education of our students.

Mr David Gilbertson KC Chair of The Board

Celebrating our diversity

Today 78% of our Victorian residents are from regional and rural backgrounds and our interstate cohort has grown to 43% of our total student population. The majority of our interstate students are also from regional and rural communities. I am humbled to be given the opportunity to lead our community through its next stage of history and commit to working hard to ensure we remain true to our founding mission of supporting, developing and growing students from all backgrounds.

As Principal, I look forward to upholding the values of St Hilda’s, expanding scholarship support and continuing to involve our alumni and friends in the life of the College.

Mr James Hardiman Dean of Students and Incoming Principal

Incoming Principal, Mr James Hardiman, speaking at the Leaders Dinner August 2022

“Diversity of background creates a College where everyone can find their place and belong. Our regional and rural heartland remains as integral to the fabric of our community at St Hilda’s as when we were established in 1964.”

The impact of

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alumni mentors paired with students

16 guest speakers at student leadership and professional development activities

Ways to give

Connecting with current students, fellow alumni and friends is rewarding for all involved. We are grateful to those who have become mentors to current students, supported the academic program, and attended events throughout the year.

Camilla Humphries (2007) generously gave her time in 2022 to mentor a student, attend an academic dinner and make Camilla’s Crush Red Hill Cider available to us at the Paddock to Plate parent engagement event and gala fundraiser in October. Camilla also spoke at this event and embodies the spirit of St Hilda’s as she gives back to the next generation and volunteers her time.

In 2023 the St Hilda’s Alumni Committee will be re-established to consult on the ‘Towards 60’ engagement strategy ahead of our 60th anniversary year in 2024. We encourage you to reach out via communitas@hildas.unimelb.edu.au to tell us how you’d like to commemorate our 60th, provide news, connect us with your alumni peers or get involved by volunteering your time.

Camilla Humphries (2007) and Sarah Fusinato (2015) Senior Residential Advisor at the Paddock to Plate event in October 2022

Provide access to students by funding bursaries and scholarships

Scholarships and bursaries are awarded on a range of criteria including academic results, personal qualities, and financial need. We seek to make the college experience available to all, regardless of personal circumstances.

You may like to name an award or join with your peers to start a fund for the benefit of future students. Any donation that is directed to the St Hilda’s College Scholarship Fund will support students’ access.

Please contact us at communitas@hildas.unimelb.edu.au or make a donation online.

St Hilda’s Fellows

St Hilda’s Fellows are distinguished members of our community who have a reputation for excellence in their field of knowledge. They contribute a great deal of time and energy to our students including running leadership workshops, mock interviews, and providing insight into career pathways and professional skill development for employment. In 2020 and 2022 we welcomed twelve new fellows:

2020

Elizabeth Dax

Richard Dent

Anne Frankenberg

Tien Kieu

Kim MacMillan

David Webb

2022

Elizabeth Alexander

David Gilbertson

Barbara Green

Ben Hubbard

Merran Kelsall

Fleur Nicholson

A culture of giving is alive and well within the St Hilda’s Student Community

In 2022 Student Club Charity Convenors ran fundraising initiatives including Walk for a Week for the McGrath Foundation, Mullets for Mental Health for the Black Dog Institute, and Dare to Donate for the Starlight Foundation.

The final event for 2022 was Paddock to Plate, a partnership between the Student Club and the Community Engagement Office. Funds raised at this event were donated to ‘The School Project.’ Combined activities in 2022 raised more than $18,000 for charity.

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Communitas is such an important value for us, and it represents everything we strive to be as a college to better ourselves and the broader community…it’s about coming together, supporting each other, and having fun…

We recognise the importance of giving back to those who need it and realise that as young people we have an obligation to stand up and be present for those who cannot be present themselves.”

Student Club Charity Convenors 2022

Tori Oberin Isabelle Auld Alex Tarr Kai Daly Harriet Vuillermin

Tori Oberin Student Club Communitas Director, 2022

Thank you to our valued donors

The success of the College and our students is changed for the better because of your contribution.

Principal donors

The Isabel & John Gilbertson

Charitable Trust

Susan Henning

Susan Humphries

The Kempen Family Foundation

The Lyle Foundation

Roderick & Diane McAllery

Kate McMillan

The Miller Foundation Ltd

Fleur D Nicholson Pty Ltd

Lynne Williams

Donors recognised alphabetically by surname

Kate Abraham Sally Addison

Tom Balmer

Penny Barker

Glenda Beale

Suzanne Betts

Michael Cain & Robyn Lawrence Elizabeth Carew-Reid

Liz Cartwright

Elizabeth & Myles Chapman

David Copolov

Ruth Coulson

Carly Damen Richard Dent Roslyn Drummond

C.A & A Edvi-Illes

Sally Elford Felicia Eng

David Envall

Heather-Anne Field

Caroline & Murray Forbes

Anne Frankenberg

Mark Garkaklis & Barbara Wilson

Fiona Gordon Barbara Green

Tim Greenall & Carolyn Bruns

Margaret & Geoffrey Grinton

Alexe Hamilton James Hardiman Michael & Claire Heinz

Fiona Hodges

Brenda Holt Dorothy Howes Cheryl Iser Brian James Thomas Kaldor Janet Kay Merran Kelsall

Peter Kempen

Susan Kenny Tien Dung Kieu Rob Lancaster Tristan Lawes

James Lewis Wendy Lewis

Kim MacMillan & Ian Tate

Joy Manners

Wendy Mattschoss & Chesley Taylor Jan McDonald

Derek McDougall

Catherine McInerney

Paul McSweeney

Sarah Nickson

Tony O’Connell

Frank Paton

Mark Pedley Christine & Campbell Penfold Anne Perkins

Denise Probert Margaret Proctor

Heather Schnagl Marian Simpson Geoff Sinclair

Fiona Smith Tracey Sofra Kay Steel Ruth Stringer Janet Taylor

Doreen & Gwynne Thomas

Faye Walker

Belinda & Rodney Walton

Patricia Weickhardt

Michael Williams Ruth Williams

Robin Zeidler

This report lists donors to St Hilda’s College from 1/1/2022 to 20/10/2022. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. Please accept our apologies if an error has occurred and contact communitas@hildas.unimelb.edu.au so that we can update our records.