Impact stories

An innovative approach to mental health
The pandemic has seen a rise in Australians experiencing brain and mental health challenges. Philanthropy ensures Professor Kim Cornish can change this.

Revolutionising cardiac care
A dedicated heart hospital being established at Monash University will be an Australian-first in bench-to-bedside heart care.

A social justice mission
For more than 40 years, Monash legal centres have provided hands-on experience to student volunteers giving legal assistance to the Victorians who can least afford it.

Using AI for social good
Ethics in AI – and using AI as a force for social good – form a central focus for the Monash Data Futures Institute.

Revolutionary research to benefit classrooms
A groundbreaking project could revolutionise the way teachers and educators use research evidence to improve the quality of teaching.

Targeting global sanitation woes
The RISE project is developing and rigorously testing a solution tailored to communities who lack access to clean water, adequate sanitation and flood protection.

Indigenous scholarship winners inspired by legacy
Yorta Yorta man William Cooper's legacy is being honoured by a scholarship supporting Australian Indigenous students.

Breakthrough for premature babies
Monash researchers are developing a nanoparticle-based therapy that may help regenerate cells in the lungs for premature babies.

Wolbachia: The buzz word in dengue prevention
In 2011, Monash University scientists launched an ambitious field program. Their aim: to end dengue fever globally.

Beyond borders
Students are addressing some of the world’s biggest challenges in-country with support from business, government and community groups alike.

Language rescue
90 per cent of Australia’s Indigenous languages are endangered. Philanthropy ensures Professor Lynette Russell AM and Associate Professor John Bradley can change this.

Potential plus
The cost of university can be prohibitive, but your support for scholarships is opening doors for a growing number of students who, in turn, are giving back.

The gift of innovation
Support for graduate research propels the next generation of innovators.

Water for life
Oxfam donors and the Monash community have joined together to deliver clean, drinkable water to those in need.

Brain power
Fighting diseases such as Alzheimer’s is challenging, but with your donations, Associate Professor Kate Hoy is developing groundbreaking treatments for these debilitating conditions.

Making childbirth safer for mothers
Monash researchers are on track to develop a product that could save the lives of tens of thousands of pregnant women globally thanks to donations from our alumni.

Creating space for Monash entrepreneurialism
With your continued support, Monash Maker Space will help budding student entrepreneurs turn their ideas into game-changing start-ups.