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What are the tax benefits of donating to charity?

Making a contribution to the Sisters of Charity Foundation at tax time has important benefits for you or your business. Donating to charity allows you to lower your taxable income – without taking a pay cut.

Celebrating our scholarship students at Admiralty House

As COVID-19 restrictions relax we were so excited to hold our first event in a long time. Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Mrs Linda Hurley recently hosted a morning tea at Admiralty House to celebrate the Foundation’s Tertiary Scholarship Program. Below is a transcript of the Governor General’s speech for supporters who could not attend.

Why COVID-19 means more Australians are going hungry

We take a look at the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on unemployment, and how it affects food insecurity and hunger in Australia.

A kitchen that brings a community together

A Foundation Community Grant enabled not-for-profit organisation Prosper to start a community kitchen in Campsie; helping families in the area access fresh, heathy food; develop their cooking skills; and form new, supportive relationships.

Gifts in Wills: not just for the wealthy

What would the impact on the charity sector be if more Australians left gifts in their Wills to causes they cared about? Our Foundation is proud to be part of a social change movement to change minds and hearts about leaving a legacy for future generations.

September 2020 Community Grants application period shortened

This year, for the very first time in our 20-year history, the Sisters of Charity Foundation is shortening its September 2020 Community Grants application period.
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