Donations to
THE YARRA INSTITUTE FOR RELIGION AND SOCIAL POLICY 
         – with tax deductibility (DGR status)

As a research institute auspiced within the Melbourne College of Divinity, and hence part of the national university system, the Yarra Institute has Donor Gift Recipient (DGR) status and so is eligible for tax deductibility for donations. 

Being sited in the graduate Study Centre at Yarra Theological Union in Box Hill, a Recognised Teaching Institution of the Melbourne College of Divinity, the Yarra Institute undertakes research and teaching in key areas of public policy in the light of Gospel values of justice and solidarity. The Institute explores the resources available in the social traditions of the churches to address current pressing concerns.

Donate by mail - Click here for our donation form

A donation to the Yarra Institute should be made out to the Melbourne College of Divinity with the request that the donation be forwarded to the Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy. You will find the MCD request form if you Click here.

Then please send your donation to us at

    The Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy
    PO Box 505
    Box Hill VIC 3128

with your cheque made out to the Melbourne College of Divinity and we will forward your donation through the Melbourne College of Divinity which will then send you a receipt for your tax return. The ABN for the Yarra Institute is 41 920 916 986.

Join us a volunteer
The Yarra Institute warmly welcomes help from volunteers with skills to offer. As our work develops, we will need help on various committees, with research, publications, administration and fund-raising. If you think you may have a contribution to make, please contact us at our office.

Make an Endowment
An endowment is an interest-free loan, with the money invested for a period of five or so years. The endowment can later be extended or renewed. The donor retains ownership of the capital, but the interest goes to the beneficiary, in this case the Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy. The donor is not taxed on that interest. Endowments must be administered by Trustees independent of the Yarra Institute.

Make a Bequest
Let your contribution live on after you.
Most of us want to leave this world a better place for our being here. As we grow older, we may sometimes wonder how to hand on the torch of love and concern to the new generations, and particularly to ensure a just and peaceful future for those in poverty and distress. Making a bequest can ensure your aspirations and hopes will endure after you. If you wish to make a lasting contribution in the struggle for a more just and peaceful world, please consider the Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy in your will. For more information, click here.