Ways you can get involved with Macquarie University

Our community fundraising activities help support local causes, vital research programs and contribute towards solutions to global challenges.

Holding a community fundraising event

If you are considering holding a community fundraiser, and would like more information, please contact us on +61 (2) 9850 1386, or email mqadvancement@mq.edu.au.

Community fundraising stories

Read more stories about the impact of your giving.

Swimming for a cure

The Rottnest channel swim is no easy feat, but for Crosby the goal to honour his late Mum, a sufferer of MND, and contribute to finding a cure for MND was ample motivation.

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A story of friendship and generosity

The group began in July 2017. We’re very laissez faire but we meet every Wednesday at my home, for whoever is available. The girls kindly make regular donations, and I provide snacks and afternoon tea, and sometimes the odd bottle of Prosecco or Lim...

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Never underestimate the power of friendship

Since 2015, MotorOn has been fundraising through its glittering charity ball and other events and has raised over $1.5 million. It’s run by a group of friends rallying together to show their support for their friend Gill Truman, who was diagnosed wi...

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Group of fire fighters

Firies for motor neurone disease research

When NSW firefighter Matt Pridham’s best mate Adam Regal was diagnosed with MND in 2013 at age 32, the news could not have been more devastating. Willing to stand up and take action, Matt approached Macquarie University with an idea to raise $50,000...

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Juliette Jones with her bottled lemonade

Lemonade for motor neurone disease research

Juliette Jones is not your typical teenager: after being profoundly affected by the loss of her grandfather to motor neurone disease (MND), she founded CSJ LeMoNaiD, a company that aims to find a cure by raising funds for MND research at Macquarie Univers...

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