Supporting EDA is an opportunity to help hundreds of people to learn, grow and be responsible for serving society.
We are grateful for support of any kind, such as:
1. Financial Assistance
Donations to EDA are tax deductible. Contributions can be made via cheque, internet banking, or credit card. EDA also accepts workplace giving, low-interest loans, and bequests. Donors benefit from immediate tax deductions for gifts over $2.
2. Gifts in kind
EDA gratefully accepts gifts like real estate, stock, furniture, vehicles, and electronics to support its centres. Certain in-kind donations are tax-deductible. Donors are encouraged to contact EDA for more information and assistance.
3. Volunteering Time
EDA activities are supported by staff and volunteers of all ages, who contribute professional skills, teach, assist with repairs, or handle administration. Volunteers work in a dynamic team and must comply with "working with children" requirements.
4. Spread the Word
The Education Development Association (EDA) promotes holistic education and character development, focusing on youth. Founded in 1965, EDA sponsors educational projects nationwide, open to all. Inspired by Catholic values, EDA offers pastoral care through Opus Dei.
3. Volunteering Time
EDA activities are supported by staff and volunteers of all ages, who contribute professional skills, teach, assist with repairs, or handle administration. Volunteers work in a dynamic team and must comply with "working with children" requirements.
4. Spread the Word
The Education Development Association (EDA) promotes holistic education and character development, focusing on youth. Founded in 1965, EDA sponsors educational projects nationwide, open to all. Inspired by Catholic values, EDA offers pastoral care through Opus Dei.
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Financial Assistance
Donations
Donations to certain accounts of EDA are tax deductible.
Single or recurring donations can be made by cheque, internet banking or credit card. Forms for donations are available on this page. If you prefer to make your donation online, there are also links available for this purpose.
The Australian Taxation Office has endorsed several funds of EDA as Deductible Gift Recipients, which entitles donors to claim a tax deduction for donations of $2 or more.
Click here to choose a project you wish to support.
Workplace giving programs
Where an employer has agreed to set up a Workplace Giving Program employees may nominate a Gift Fund of EDA as the beneficiary of their donations.
Employers will deduct the sum from the employee’s salary and transfer the amount directly to EDA. The donor receives the benefit in their take home salary immediately of the reduced tax on their salary based on the tax deductibility of their donation.
Bequests
Bequests may involve a gift of a specific sum of money; a percentage of an estate; a particular asset such as property, works of art, shares or an insurance policy; or the residuary of an estate. The following simple form of bequest may be adapted by a benefactor’s solicitor for inclusion in a Will:
I GIVE to Education Development Association (ABN 82 000 479 685), free of all duties the sum of (amount in words) ($ amount in figures) and I DIRECT that the receipt of an officer of Education Development Association be accepted as sufficient discharge for the same.”
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I GIVE to Education Development Association (ABN 82 000 479 685), free of all duties the whole/proportion of my (residuary) estate and I DIRECT that the receipt of an officer of Education Development Association be accepted as sufficient discharge for the same.”
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Gifts in kind
EDA will gratefully accept any gifts that assist in the operation of its centres or their activities. Such gifts might include:
– Real estate
– Trading stock
– Rights and interests
– Furniture or artwork
– Motor vehicles
– Computers or telephones
Certain gifts in kind are allowable deductions for Australian taxation purposes. Intending donors are encouraged to contact us for further information and assistance.
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Volunteering Time
Activities of EDA are conducted by staff and volunteers of all ages (eg students, people currently employed and retirees).
Volunteers have the opportunity to assist in several ways. For example:
– Contributing with their professional skills to an educational program or administration
– Teaching practical skills at youth club
– Carrying out small repairs or gardening at a study centre
– Assisting with the administration of a centre or activity (eg communications, data entry and correspondence)
Volunteers will work as part of an energetic team, having opportunities to interact with many people.
Compliance with “working with children” requirements is mandatory for all staff and volunteers.