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Through her own personal experience, Elaine recognised the challenges facing students and the incredible benefit a student grant can have, and wanted to help. As a self-funded student��completing her Diploma of Occupational Therapy (London School of Occupational Therapy) in the UK in the 1970s,��expenses that seemed insignificant to some, like the cost of student fees, textbooks, and daily travelling costs, were overwhelming. Faced with financial hardship, a student grant made an enormous difference to Elaine, who went on to have a successful and fulfilling career in occupational therapy.

When Elaine read about the Student Emergency Fund, she didn’t hesitate to pay forward the kindness she had received as a student. Her generosity is helping to ensure our students can continue to pursue tertiary education, even when hardship seems beyond measure.

“You never know what life will bring, including unexpected challenges that can weigh heavily on young people as they start out at university. Donations, big and small, help somebody when they need it most.” Elaine

Beth Coggins has been working with students since 2007 and has seen firsthand the increasing challenges faced by students studying at university. Before joining the Student Care team, she worked as a student advisor within faculty.��

“When I was working in the faculty, I saw the need for assistance from students growing exponentially,” Beth said.

“We have all seen the rise in the cost of living. This has been challenging for many two income families, but for students relying on Austudy or ABSTUDY or part time jobs to fund their studies, the increased pressure is significant.��

“Austudy and ABSTUDY doesn’t cover “surprise” costs like medical expenses, making the Student Emergency Fund a really important offering for students.

I love working in Student Care and being able to provide meaningful support. We help everyone in some way but there is currently a significant gap between the number of applications we receive each month for the Student Emergency Fund and the number of students who can receive a grant. I would love to see that gap reduced or even removed one day.Beth

“A gift to the Student Emergency Fund can have a big impact on helping a student to finish their degree and enter the workforce,” Beth said.

The Student Emergency Fund��provides students with the opportunity to apply for assistance to cover their critical needs (e.g.��rent, food, medications, textbooks) during their time of hardship.��

If you are able to make a gift, your generosity, no matter how big or small, will have a direct impact on the lives of our students.��.

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�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide staff delivering teaching, research and support at the coal-face know first-hand the financial hardships our students face, and they are deeply invested in their welfare.

While our staff make a difference every day, many also choose to extend this impact by supporting students in crisis or donating to another area of the �Ӱ�ֱ�� they are passionate about, such as scholarships or research.��

“I am deeply grateful for our staff, who demonstrate the value they place in students and our �Ӱ�ֱ�� support networks by giving to the Student Emergency Fund.”Professor��Peter Høj AC, Vice-Chancellor and President

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