Support Us

Help us create meaningful, lasting & positive change in communities & society.


 

 How to Support Us

 

You can donate, fundraise, volunteer or support our work in many ways.

 
 
 

  • By becoming a member, you are directly contributing to Ondru's mission of fostering social justice, equality, and reconciliation. Your support is pivotal in helping us make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve. For $50 annually, your membership will play a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to rebuild and expand our projects, allowing us to continue giving a voice to those who need it most.

    You can join by clicking here.

  • We rely on the vital support of generous individuals and organisations to ensure our work continues and flourishes. Your generosity and commitment to support Ondru is more crucial than ever in this post-lockdown environment, and all donations will help us protect the future of Ondru and our projects. Your donation makes it possible for us to create art that evokes, challenges and inspires positive social change. Your generosity of a tax-deductible donation will help us grow and support the ongoing work of Ondru locally and internationally. Donations over $2 are fully tax-deductible, and donations of $250 and above will be recognised on our website and print material. Ondru (ABN 51 600 099 456) is a non-profit, humanitarian organisation and is endorsed with Charity Tax Concession and Deductible Gift Recipient status. Please click here to DONATE.

  • We are driven by partnership, learning together, and creating positive social change by providing a voice through art. Our Partnership Program offers the chance to make a real difference to the lives of people, communities, and society as a whole, in Australia and around the world. When you partner with us, you will also be enhancing your organisation’s brand recognition, corporate social responsibility, and workplace culture. We are increasingly identifying opportunities to work in partnership with organisations on shared values and goals. For more information, check out the Partner section.

  • We rely heavily on the vital support of generous individuals and organisations to ensure our work continues. Your generosity and commitment to support Ondru is more crucial than ever, and you’re your sponsorship and funding will help to safeguard the future of Ondru and our projects. Sponsorship and funders help Ondru reach a wider community, which in return, helps shape and promote the vision of Ondru. For more information, check out the Partner section.

  • You can support us by raising funds to help empower people and communities through thought provoking art. You may already have an idea for a fundraising event, or perhaps you are passionate about issues of social justice and would like to raise funds for one of our projects, which will help raise awareness and change. Whether you are planning to join an event or create an epic fundraiser at work, school, with friends and family or solo, you will need to obtain our approval to begin fundraising for us. The first step is to ensure that you have read the Fundraising Guidelines and have filled out an Application Form. For more information, check out the Partner section.

  • Join our team or the Ondru Board

    We rely on our large team of volunteers to make the magic happen. From the smallest details to the grandest projects, our volunteers are assisting with every part. We have students, skilled professionals, retirees, homemakers, and artists all assisting us as volunteers on a short or long-term basis. It is likely that you have the skills and expertise we need, and we aim to provide you with the opportunity to gain valuable experience and be part of a community of changemakers. As Ondru continues to grow and evolve, we are seeking to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion and commitment for making a difference and seek to create social change through art. Ondru has a number of different volunteer opportunities available at present. For more information, check out the Volunteer section.

  • Help us promote our work by raising awareness on the social issues we explore. You can promote our website, projects, videos, and posters, by mentioning us in your internal and external communications. This can include your website, social media, newsletters, or intranet. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive and share the latest developments with your networks. For more information, check the Partner section.

  • Collaborate with us as an artist.

    We collaborate with values aligned and artistically connected artists to create local and international projects. The Associate Artists work with us on a specific one-off project or be part of Ondru long-term to develop and complete Ondru projects. Ondru is dedicated to supporting our Associate Artists with their professional development and providing an opportunity to practice their creativity. We are looking for new artists to get involved with upcoming projects and events. For more information, check the Partner section.

 
 

 Our memberships program

Join us in rebuilding Ondru: Become a Key Supporter

 

Ondru is a fully volunteer-run, and donations-based organisation. We strive to continue to build a society where every voice matters, every story finds its place, and every individual is embraced with dignity. 

Our membership will help amplify voices that need to be heard and contribute to impactful projects that challenge and inspire. As a member, you will be part of a community dedicated to making a difference in the world, receive updates on our work, and get exclusive invitations to events. Together, let's use art to build a more compassionate and just society.

 

why your contribution matters

 

  1. Support a cause you believe in

    By becoming a member, you are directly contributing to Ondru's mission of fostering social justice, equality, and reconciliation. Your support is pivotal in helping us make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.

 

2. Help us rebuild

Your membership will play a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to rebuild and expand our projects, allowing us to continue giving a voice to those who need it most.

An example of our impact is the Voiceless Journeys project, which supported the voices of refugees and asylum seekers building their new lives in Australia. This powerful initiative stands as a testament to what we can achieve together.

 

3. Empower Future Projects

Your support will enable us to launch impactful new initiatives, expanding our reach to even more communities locally and globally.

Upcoming projects include Human Thesis: Afghan Stories, a multidisciplinary project that aims to express the past and ongoing displacement experienced by the people of Afghanistan, and a new initiative focused on addressing homelessness and an international project based in Sri Lanka.

 

4. Copy of Voiceless Journeys Book

As a part of your membership, you will receive a complimentary copy of our Voiceless Journeys book valued at $50.

 

5. Exclusive Access & Updates

Members will receive exclusive updates on our progress, early access to events, and invitations to special members-only gatherings.

 

6. Interactive Incentives

We will host exclusive members' nights where you will have the opportunity to interact with our team and associate artists. You’ll also have the chance to participate in workshops, offering feedback and supporting the development of our projects.

 

7. Recognition & Gratitude

As a valued supporter, your contribution will be recognised in our annual report and on our website, acknowledging your vital role in our continued journey.

 

Make a Donation

Your donation makes it possible for us to create art that evokes, challenges and inspires positive social change.

Your generosity of a tax-deductible donation will help us grow and support the ongoing work of Ondru locally and internationally.

Donations over $2 are fully tax-deductible, and donations of $250 and above will be recognised on our website and print material. 

Ondru (ABN 51 600 099 456) is a Not-For Profit organisation and is endorsed with Charity Tax Concession and Deductible Gift Recipient status.

SUPPORT OUR WORK & HELP US CREATE CHANGE!

 
Donate to us

 

 Partner

Join forces with us

We are driven by partnership, learning together and creating positive social change by providing a voice through art. Our Partnership Program offers the chance to make a real difference to the lives people, communities and society as a whole in Australia and around the world. When you partner with us, you’ll also be enhancing your organisation’s brand recognition, corporate social responsibility and workplace culture. We are increasingly identifying opportunities to work in partnership with organisations on shared values and goals.

Our partnership opportunities include:

Collaborating on a project or event

Sponsoring or funding a project or event

In-kind donations of goods and services, including venue and equipment

Providing pro bono support, including art-related, IT, accounting and legal services

Community / Charity Fundraising

Promoting our work

Workplace giving

Funding a paid position

Providing work placement for young people

Volunteering

Get in Touch if you would like to discuss further.

 

 Volunteer

 

Join our team or the Ondru Board and inspire change!

 
 
 

We rely on our large team of volunteers to make the magic happen. From the smallest details to the grandest projects, our volunteers are assisting with every part. We have students, skilled professionals, retirees, homemakers, and artists all assisting us as volunteers on a short or long-term basis. It is likely that you have the skills and expertise we need, and we aim to provide you with the opportunity to gain valuable experience and be part of a community of changemakers.

As Ondru continues to grow and evolve, we are seeking to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion and commitment for making a difference and seek to create social change through art. Ondru has a number of different volunteer opportunities available at present.

Who is an Ondru volunteer ?

You are passionate and aligned to our purpose and core values;

Have the desire to make a positive contribution to society;

You want to be part of an emerging organisation and a dynamic team;

You are committed and hardworking and can make a minimum, but flexible time commitment of 6-8 hours a week for a minimum period of 6 months (this can be in the combination of blended, online and face to face); and

You must attend the team meetings regularly on the designated time (presently on Wednesdays at 6pm to 7.15pm)

Equal Opportunity

Ondru is an Equal Opportunity organisation. We are a social justice for all organisation. First Nations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour, people from culturally and linguistically diverse, migrant and/or refugee communities, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ people are strongly encouraged to join our organisation. 

Vacant Positions

We are seeking to fill a number of volunteer positions within the organisation and the Ondru Board at present. Please visit our Seek page for details.

All applications should ideally include a CV and covering email, highlighting what you could bring to Ondru and should be emailed to thien.nguyen@ondru.org. Get in Touch if you would like to join our team or seek further information.

 
 

Feature Project

We are currently working on Human Thesis: Afghan Stories. Hand-woven stories of enduring human displacement.

 

A multidisciplinary art project that aims to express past and ongoing displacement experienced by people of Afghanistan.

The stories are shared collectively as a family or a group, where a hand-made sculpture of each group is created with woven stories of all the members and their own experiences of enduring human displacement. The project will embody the themes of identity, freedom, and home.

The aim is to provide a voice for those who have been displaced, build solidarity, create a pathway for healing and generate awareness amongst non-Afghan people.