St Hilda's College Community Engagement Report 2022

Community 2022

Impact Report all contributions make a difference

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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 Photographers: Francesco Vicenzi and Kit Edwards 2 St Hilda’s Annual Impact Report 2022

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

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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.

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

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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

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“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.”

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

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

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The impact of giving 2022 student population

Metro 21% (20) Interstate 43%

2022 student cohort

Victorian students

Victoria 43%

Rural/regional 79% (73) Overseas 14%

2022 scholarship and bursary data

$724,000 total distributed in 2022 for scholarships

39%

of students received financial support in 2022

$8,400 average assistance package per student

2022 donations

Historical bequests

$512,653

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total donations

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alumni and friends have left a gift in their will to St Hilda’s

Community & Alumni engagement

30

alumni mentors paired with students

586

16

guest speakers at student leadership and professional development activities

attendees at 7 in-person events

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

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.

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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

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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.

Student Club Charity Convenors 2022

Tori Oberin

Kai Daly

Isabelle Auld

Harriet Vuillermin

“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.”

Tori Oberin Student Club Communitas Director, 2022

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Alex Tarr

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

Donors recognised alphabetically by surname

The Isabel & John Gilbertson Charitable Trust

Kate Abraham Sally Addison

Tim Greenall & Carolyn Bruns

Catherine McInerney

Margaret & Geoffrey Grinton

Sarah Nickson

Paul McSweeney

Susan Henning

Tom Balmer

Susan Humphries

Penny Barker

The Kempen Family Foundation

Glenda Beale

The Lyle Foundation Roderick & Diane McAllery

Michael Cain & Robyn Lawrence

Kate McMillan

Elizabeth Carew-Reid

The Miller Foundation Ltd

Liz Cartwright

Dorothy Howes

Fleur D Nicholson Pty Ltd

Elizabeth & Myles Chapman

Cheryl Iser Brian James

David Copolov

Thomas Kaldor

Ruth Coulson

Janet Kay

Carly Damen

Merran Kelsall

Richard Dent

Peter Kempen

Roslyn Drummond

Susan Kenny

C.A & A Edvi-Illes

Tien Dung Kieu

Sally Elford

Rob Lancaster

Felicia Eng

Tristan Lawes

David Envall

James Lewis

Doreen & Gwynne Thomas

Heather-Anne Field

Wendy Lewis

Faye Walker

Caroline & Murray Forbes

Kim MacMillan & Ian Tate

Belinda & Rodney Walton

Anne Frankenberg

Joy Manners

Patricia Weickhardt

Mark Garkaklis & Barbara Wilson

Wendy Mattschoss & Chesley Taylor

Michael Williams

Fiona Gordon

Jan McDonald Derek McDougall

Robin Zeidler

Barbara Green

Lynne Williams

All contributions make a difference and your kindness has a lifelong impact.

Suzanne Betts

Tony O’Connell

Alexe Hamilton

Frank Paton

James Hardiman

Mark Pedley

Michael & Claire Heinz

Christine & Campbell Penfold

Fiona Hodges Brenda Holt

Anne Perkins Denise Probert Margaret Proctor Heather Schnagl Marian Simpson Geoff Sinclair Fiona Smith Tracey Sofra Kay Steel Ruth Stringer Janet Taylor

Ruth Williams

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.

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