This year marks 70 years since the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) was founded — seven decades shaped by people like you, who understand that Victoria’s places, collections and shared stories don’t protect themselves.

Thank you for your continued commitment to the places and stories that define Victoria.

Together we’re protecting what matters. Caring for it, celebrating it, and passing it on.

The National Trust Victoria manages 39 properties and 1700 hectares of gardens, landscapes and conservation reserves around the state.

Across the past year, the generosity of our donors has helped us care for and activate heritage in meaningful ways, including:

  • Conservation work at Rippon Lea Estate, Labassa Mansion, Dow’s Pharmacy and McCrae Homestead that has preserved significant buildings and created opportunities for enriching learning and engagement with the community.
  • The reimagining of Tasma Terrace as a vibrant place for exhibitions, retail, contemporary cultural experiences and shared creativity.
  • More than 150,000 people engaging with our gardens and landscapes, encountering biodiversity, and supporting wellbeing and community life.
  • Over 66,000 children, young people and educators participating in our education programs, experiencing history not as something distant, but as something tangible and shared.

This is the positive impact generated from sustained considered collective care. It is also a reminder that this work is never finished.

Make a tax deductible donation by June 30.

Make a Gift

Thank you for your generous donation. This appeal is to support the ongoing and immediate needs of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria).

If you prefer to donate to the National Trust of Victoria Foundation, please click HERE.  https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/about-us-vic/foundations-vic/

With thanks to our Double the Distance Donors whose incredible generosity lifts our efforts and moves us closer to achieving our goals

Dennis Day

Isaacson Davis Foundation

Richard Simmie

Stephen and Sandra Costa-McMahon

The McKellar Outram Family Foundation

How your gift makes an impact

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Property Conservation

Help preserve our most significant heritage buildings

Your donation can support critical projects such as traditional slate roof repairs or restoration works that ensure our properties remain in good repair for future generations to enjoy.

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Landscapes & Gardens

Support the care of living heritage

Many of our trees are over 150 years old and provide vital habitats while improving air quality. Your donation helps maintain these historic landscapes and protect the flora and fauna that depend on them.

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Education Programs

Inspire the next generation

Every year, over 65,000 students participate in National Trust education programs. Your gift could help low-income families access these enriching experiences, from Level 2 through to VCE.

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Our Collections

Conserve precious artefacts for the future

With over 35,000 items in our collection – including nationally significant costumes and artworks – your support funds specialist conservation work to preserve these treasures.

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Arts & Cultural Programs

Invest in traditional trades and cultural heritage

Support the revival of traditional conservation skills through workshops and training at our heritage sites, ensuring these invaluable techniques are sustained into the future.