The Trustee For The Elisabeth Murdoch Scholarship Trust
Board Interlocks (3 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
The trust's giving philosophy is rooted in Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's commitment to child welfare and addressing specific community needs. It aims to develop a skilled workforce and advance research in hearing loss and deafness by supporting early childhood, educational, and health professionals through postgraduate studies. The belief is that by funding specialized education and research, the quality of early intervention services for children with hearing loss will improve, leading to better developmental outcomes.
Tips for Applicants
Prospective applicants should have an offer from an Australian university or be currently enrolled in a relevant Master's or PhD program specializing in hearing loss and deafness. The scholarship is awarded based on need, relevance, the quality of the study or research, and its potential contribution to advancing education in the field. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to present to a selection committee.
Programs & Opportunities (2)
Provides financial support for Master and PhD students undertaking study or research in the field of hearing loss and deafness. The value is based on applicant needs, up to $5,000 per year for a master's course and up to $30,000 for PhD research in two tranches.
Provides financial support for postgraduate coursework (up to $5,000 per year) or research (up to $30,000 for PhD, in two tranches) in the field of hearing loss and deafness. It is open to early childhood, educational, and health professionals undertaking studies at an Australian tertiary institute.
Notable Grants
- $5,000 to Tegan Howell in 2023 for a Master of Philosophy (Speech and Audiology) at the University of Melbourne.
- Scholarship to Hayley Wong for a PhD project at Macquarie University focusing on helping culturally and linguistically diverse families navigate early intervention services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Financial History (3 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $55K | — | $477K | $55K |
| 2018 | — | — | $424K | — |
| 2017 | $14K | — | $424K | $14K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-70556310203
- ABN
- 70556310203
- Website
- www.ridbc.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2019
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (2)
- board member
- board member
Financials
- Revenue
- $55K
- Assets
- $477K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 17
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2151
- Locality
- NORTH PARRAMATTA
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 7/10
- LGA
- The Hills
- SA2 Region
- North Rocks
- Entities in Area
- 239