If you are a major donor to the University of South Australia or you promise a gift to the University in your Will, you are entitled to become part of the University of South Australia family as a member of the Chancellor's Club, Hetzel Group or College of Benefactors.
This is our way of honouring the generosity of those who have made a substantial and unique contribution to the University of South Australia.
Pictured: Ms Pauline Carr, Chancellor of the University of South Australia
The Chancellor’s Club was established with the specific purpose to thank donors for their generosity, and serves as an opportunity to get to know our wonderful community.
Membership is conferred after presenting a copy of the relevant paragraph in your Will to the University indicating that you have made a bequest of any size to UniSA; or in the case of major donors, after donations of $50,000 or more have been received. Member’s wishes are always respected and they can choose to be anonymous
As well as leaving a lasting legacy, club members will receive various entitlements ensuring that they always remain at the forefront of occurring progress within the university, particularly is areas of individual interest or areas that have advanced with thanks to their heartfelt donations.
As a member of the club you will receive:
The Hetzel Group bears the name of the late Dr Basil Hetzel AC, a former Chancellor at UniSA and a renowned Australian medical researcher, who made a difference to the lives of millions with his contribution to combating iodine deficiency worldwide.
Through The Hetzel Group the University can appropriately recognise and thank donors who are making an even greater impact through their philanthropy, and inspire others to elevate their giving to new heights. The group celebrates the contributions of donors who have made philanthropic gifts to the University of $100,000 or more.
Hetzel Group members are personally invited to join the Group at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor.
Member privileges include:
The Group has had a tremendous impact on the university and also on countless students, particularly those most in need, ensuring that financial disadvantage is never a barrier to pursuing an education.
“We believe in sharing and we get much more joy out of giving than we could have ever imagined.” - The late Jean Pearce (Don Hawke Memorial Scholarship)
The College of Benefactors was established to recognise UniSA’s most esteemed supporters who donate gifts of more than $1 million to the University.
In 2017 the University of South Australia received its largest single private donation in the University’s 25-year history from Australian investment banker and Property Alumni, Andrew Pridham.
In acknowledging the generosity of Pridham, the university’s 2018 signature building, housing multipurpose sports and graduation venues was named Pridham Hall. More about this philanthropic gesture, as well as the College of Benefactors founding member can be read here
Members of the College of Benefactors receive the following recognition:
