Build a permanent future for Autistic Australians
The Aspect Impact Fund is a long-term investment vehicle designed to generate sustainable scholarships and opportunity for generations.
Impact starts here. Will you join us?
About the Aspect Impact Fund
A future powered by generosity
Around 1 in 40 Australians is on the autism spectrum - yet many still face barriers in accessing education, employment, and inclusion.
The Aspect Impact Fund exists to change that.
This permanent fund invests every gift, preserving the principal. Annual earnings provide ongoing support for:
- Scholarships for Autistic students
- Educational and inclusion programs
- Research that shapes a more inclusive future
- Employment and life-skills initiatives
This is not a one-off donation.
This is a legacy.
How the Fund Works
A simple, powerful model that grows over time.
You Give
Your donation is received and invested.
We Invest
The Fund is professionally managed by our trusted investment partner Evans & Partners.
Your Gift Grows
Your principal is preserved. Annual earnings are distributed to support scholarships and programs.
Brilliant Futures Are Funded
Every year, your generosity directly supports Autistic students and initiatives across Australia - permanently.
Your Impact
When you join the Aspect Impact Fund, you:
- Create sustainable, long-term support for Autistic Australians
- Enable scholarships and programs for families who need it most
- Help build a permanent endowment that strengthens inclusion nationwide
- Inspire other philanthropists to join and amplify the impact
- Leave a lasting legacy that continues giving for generations
Naming recognition is available for major gifts, with the option for public or private acknowledgement.
Join Us
Impact starts with you.
Whether you’re considering a major gift, a multi-year pledge, or establishing a named scholarship, our philanthropy team would love to discuss what’s possible.
Contact:
Shahar Burla
Head of Philanthropy
+61 406 765 477
shahar@aspect.org.au
Governance & Investment Oversight
The Aspect Impact Fund is built on a governance framework that’s as disciplined as it is mission-driven - designed to safeguard capital today and unlock impact for decades to come.
Guided by Aspect’s experienced Board and overseen by our Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, the Fund operates under a clear and accountable investment policy. Professional investment managers are engaged to grow and protect the portfolio, ensuring a deliberately balanced approach: responsible long-term growth paired with strong capital preservation.
This governance backbone ensures the Fund delivers a steady, reliable pipeline of support for Aspect’s scholarships and programs year after year.
With responsible investing at its core, transparent reporting, and investment decisions tightly aligned to purpose, the Aspect Impact Fund sets a new benchmark for modern philanthropy - strengthening donor confidence and amplifying the long-term outcomes that matter most.