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Aviation legacies inspire next generation to take flight

A student attending a NASA space program, a university aerospace technical society, and an organisation which fuels kids’ interest in aviation are just some of the recent recipients of the Sir Ross & Sir Keith Smith Fund.

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Empowering girls, empowering societies: the Harding Miller Education Foundation’s mission to break cycles of poverty

The Harding Miller Education Foundation is on a mission to empower public high school girls, providing them with four-year, $20,000 academic support scholarships with mentorship to break entrenched cycles of disadvantage.

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How the Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Foundation is changing lives

The Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Foundation has now supported more than 100 young women since its inception, providing them with scholarships to pursue undergraduate degrees.

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Margaret and John Crutch Scholarship supports next generation of medical researchers battling infectious diseases

Renowned medical research organisation, the Burnet Institute, is reshaping the benefits of a new scholarship program which aims to empower the next generation of scientists to pursue innovative research in infectious diseases.

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Transforming lives: Zac Pearson Legacy supports groundbreaking children’s research

A team of researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia has made significant strides in solving the mysteries of fatal and rare genetic disorders thanks to funding from the Zac Pearson Legacy, a structured giving sub-account within the Equity Trustees Charitable Foundation.

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Mason Foundation awards $1.44 million to fight chronic fatigue

Approximately $1.44 million has been committed to support vital Australian research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).

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Spectrum Strategic Income Fund Monthly Summary April 2025

The return for April 2025 was impacted by the market uncertainty caused by the imposition of tariffs by the Trump Administration. The Fund was down 17 bp for the month which was a relatively good result given credit spreads widened considerably over the month. Overall, the Fund rolling annual return is 5.50%.