Northcote Thrive Fund
With the generous support of families, alumni and local businesses, the Northcote Thrive Fund allows us to offer innovative programs, improve school spaces and resources, and provide assistance to students in need.
For Northcote High School to continue to thrive and meet the changing needs of our students, we rely on financial support from our school community through our annual contribution program and the Northcote Thrive Fund.
The Northcote Thrive Fund is four purpose-directed funds that are governed by an approved charter and Australian Tax Office fund rules.
We are proud to be the first school in Australia to have been granted tax-deductible status for donations that allow us to purchase essential items for students in need through the Empower fund. Donations to the Build and Inspire funds are also tax deductible.
Together with this generous financial assistance, we also recognise the importance of the non-financial contributions that many of our community members make to our school with their time and skills. Community members can offer services or support through the Contribute fund.
BUILD
Improve learning and social spaces
Tax-deductible donations to our building fund allow us to realise ongoing upgrades to buildings and social spaces and larger Campus Masterplan projects, supporting current and future generations of students.
INSPIRE
Acquire library resources and fund student clubs and activities
Tax-deductible donations to our Library Fund help us to acquire library resources and develop library spaces and fund our diverse co-curricular program and clubs and activities. If every family at the school donated an additional $75 to this fund, we would reach our Library Redevelopment project target.
INNOVATE
Fund innovative ideas and projects put forward by students and staff
Donations to this fund encourage and embrace innovative thinking at our school.
EMPOWER
Purchase uniforms, books and travel cards for students in financial need
Tax-deductible donations to the ‘Student in need’ fund allow us to purchase essential items, including uniforms, books and travel cards, for students in our community whose families are experiencing financial hardship.
CONTRIBUTE
Offer your services or support
Community spirit has always been a powerful force in our school since it was established. We welcome members of our community to contribute their time and energy to events, projects and causes that enrich our wellbeing and that of our wider community.
How to donate
There are three ways you can donate to the Northcote Thrive Fund:
- Contribute to Northcote Thrive Fund when making your annual ESLI payment.
- Make an online donation at any time of the year, using the links above.
- Make a donation of another amount to an individual fund or arrange ongoing donation agreements or bequests. To make this possible, contact Aisha Ali on 9488 2325 or email Aisha.Ali@education.vic.gov.au
A record of the donation will be emailed to you, and the school will also provide a receipt for your tax records.
For more information on applying for a grant from our Thrive Empower fund, for students facing financial hardship, please see the Wellbeing and Support page.