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Benefits and networks

Enjoy lifelong access to benefits that keep you supported and connected – from career services and professional development to networking opportunities, free alumni library membership and more.

DeakinTALENT

Career and recruitment support

Take advantage of our award-winning careers and employment service, DeakinTALENT. Access a range of digital tools, on-demand resources and personalised support designed to help you discover opportunities and achieve your career goals.

Ready to kickstart your dream job, advance your career or start fresh? Your next move begins here! Looking for the brightest talent? Advertise to Deakin alumni and students using our free jobs listing and shortlisting service.

Access DeakinTALENT

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Stay curious, stay connected

Ideas to inspire

Explore fresh ideas and perspectives through events, podcasts, videos, articles and more designed to spark your next big idea.

Access curated content

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Your free library membership

Keep knowledge at your fingertips

Did you know Deakin graduates enjoy free alumni library membership for life? Access resources online or visit any campus library. Keep your curiosity alive and enjoy a lifetime of learning at your fingertips.

Join Deakin Library

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Take your learning further

Education shouldn’t stop at graduation

When you’re ready to build new skills, Deakin’s stackable short courses give you flexibility to learn on your terms. As an alum, you receive a 10% discount* – making it easier to keep growing and take the next step in your career.

Explore our short courses

Alumni benefits

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Get social

Follow Deakin Alumni on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay up to date and connected.

Stay connected

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Exclusive events

Deakin hosts a range of professional development and networking events for alumni, in-person and online.

See upcoming events

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Monthly updates

Stay up to date with curated content and upcoming events and opportunities through our monthly newsletter.

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Postgraduate course discount

Take your career to new heights. Deakin offers alumni 10% off all postgraduate study fees.*

Explore postgraduate courses

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NGV discount

Claim your discounted National Gallery of Victoria membership, exclusive to Deakin alumni.

Become a NGV member

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Safewill offer

Don’t have a Will? Safewill^ offers alumni a discounted online Will, so you can ensure your wishes are respected.

Learn more about Safewill

Find your local network

Want to connect with other Deakin alumni in your industry? Whether it’s for professional or social networking, joining a Deakin network is a great way to stay in touch with your alumni community. Deakin alumni networks include:

Australia Law | Australian Optometry | India

If you’re interested in starting a Deakin alumni network in your location, or based on your industry, let us know at deakinalumni@deakin.edu.au.

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What's Next

Your alumni community Find out what it means to be part of a global network of over 370,000 leaders, innovators and changemakers.

Stay connected

Get involved Interested in mentoring students, volunteering at Deakin or sharing your expertise? We want to hear from you!

Learn more

Together By raising $150 million and connecting with 150,000 of our alumni, we’ll open more doors for students, accelerate new discoveries and build a more equitable, sustainable world for all.

Join us

Footnote

*For full terms and conditions, please visit Deakin alumni discount.

^Referring to an online Will provider does not constitute legal counsel or an endorsement of their suitability for your needs. Individuals using online Wills should seek legal advice before making any adjustments to their Wills.

Donor Charter

Deakin University Advancement

At Deakin University, we are driven to create impact by turning bold ideas into discoveries and discoveries into change that touches lives. This is only possible through the generosity, trust and shared vision of our diverse, global community of donors and partners. Together, we amplify what is possible and extend the benefits of our work to reach as many people as we can.

Philanthropy has always been a part of Deakin’s story, shaping who we are today and who we will become tomorrow. Our partnerships with donors are at the heart of creating opportunity, sparking innovation, and fostering excellence in education and research. Together, we make a genuine and lasting difference in the many communities we serve.

At Deakin we celebrate the transformative role of philanthropy and are committed to providing exceptional donor stewardship. We work to ensure that all our donors have fulfilling experiences when giving through Deakin. We are committed to building enduring relationships with those who share our passion for making positive change in the world. The generosity of our community of supporters empowers us to push boundaries, change lives and help create a better world. We are deeply grateful to all our donors for their support and strive to ensure every experience with us in philanthropy is positive and rewarding.

Deakin University’s Donor Charter underpins our promise to fundraise in an ethical manner that promotes public confidence and protects the University and the donors’ interests.

As a donor, and our partner in change, you can expect the following commitments from Deakin:

To be transparent, informative and professional

Deakin University adheres to the Universities of Australia Code of Practice for Australian University Philanthropy and to Deakin University’s Philanthropic Gifts Policy.
A donor can expect to be informed of the University’s mission, the way the University will implement the gift according to the donor’s intent and the identity of key personnel involved in managing the gift.
Individuals representing the University will act in a professional manner and will inform prospective donors if they are volunteers, students or University staff.
No programs, agreement, trust or contract will be pursued with potential donors at the expense of the donor’s or the University’s best interests and motivations.
The University and its staff will actively and positively provide relevant information on the University, and the use of and progress with the gift.

To use gifts effectively and ethically in line with donor wishes

The University is committed to ensuring that philanthropic gifts are managed efficiently, effectively and ethically, and in a way that reflects their intended purpose/s.
Should it become impractical or impossible to carry out the expressed purpose/s, or where the University reasonably believes that the original expressed wishes are no longer a suitable and effective means of using the gift, the University will communicate with the donor or the donor’s nominated representative.
As part of our commitment to responsible management and oversight of philanthropic gifts, the Chief Advancement Officer reports regularly to Council on the overall management and administration of philanthropic income of the University.
The University is committed to use gifts responsibly and ethically.

To respect the privacy of donors

Donors can expect to be treated with the highest level of care and respect.
Donors’ personal information will be treated confidentially in line with the University’s Privacy Policy.
Requests for anonymity will be respected, honoured and confidentially enacted.

To acknowledge and recognise donors and celebrate philanthropy

We will acknowledge and recognise every donor in ways that are timely, personal, and meaningful – celebrating their impact and fostering a genuine, lasting connection with the Deakin community.
We will promptly provide an official receipt suitable for taxation purposes, ensuring donors feel valued and assured that their generosity has been received and recognised.