The Office of Advancement serves to advance the goals of Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview by building and strengthening relationships with diverse constituencies, encouraging community, collaboration and investment in its programs and initiatives.

Our work is inspired by the Jesuit tradition, striving to uphold the virtues of being people for and with others.

The Office of Advancement represents the Riverview College Foundation, and works closely with the Old Ignatians’ Union, the Parents and Friends and Past Parents’ Associations, College staff and other College constituents.

Contact Us

Office of Advancement
Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview
115 Tambourine Bay Road
Lane Cove NSW 2066

Phone: 02 9882 8380
Email: advancement@riverview.nsw.edu.au

The Riverview College Foundation was established in 1985 and is a public company limited by guarantee. It manages several funds including the tax-deductible Riverview College Foundation Building Funds and Riverview College Foundation Bursary Funds.

The year 2020 marked the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Foundation. Its motto,

“Affection for the school and enthusiasm for its well-being”

still captures that first vision. The mandate of the Foundation remains as it was when the Foundation was first established: to raise funds for needs-based bursaries for students whose families would not otherwise be able to afford a Jesuit education at the College, and to provide capital to the College in support of campus improvements, and the maintenance and enhancement of learning and teaching facilities, enabling us to remain at the forefront of educational technology.

To learn more about philanthropy at Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview, click here. 

Give Online

To support the Bursary program, click here
To support Wingaru, click here

Give by Phone

To donate over the phone, please contact our Foundation team on +61 2 9882 8232

Our Foundation team will be happy to help you make your donation, and answer any questions you may have.

Give by Mail

You can make a gift by sending your cheque to Riverview College Foundation.

Riverview College Foundation
C/- Office of Advancement
Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview
115 Tambourine Bay Road
Lane Cove NSW 2066

Please make your cheque payable to RIverview College Foundation, and include your full name, phone number and address. Please also indicate if your gift is in support of the Bursary Program or Wingaru (our current capital campaign).

Therry Bequests Society

Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview deeply appreciates the commitment of alumni, parents, and friends who have named the Riverview College Foundation as a beneficiary in their will.

Bequests have played a critical role in the establishment and evolution of Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview.

Father John Joseph Therry is considered one of the founders of the College, along with Archbishop Vaughan and Father Josep Dalton SJ. It was his bequest in 1864 to the Society of Jesus that enabled the establishment of Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview. This spirit of generosity and commitment to our students continues today at the College.

A bequest to Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview, no matter how large or small, signifies a significant and permanent commitment to Ignis, the College’s spirit of giving, and to excellence in teaching and pastoral care for our students.

Should you wish to discuss a gift in your Will, or a planned gift, please contact the Riverview College Foundation on +61 2 9882 8232, or foundation@riverview.nsw.edu.au.

The Parents & Friends Association of Saint Ignatius’ College is a voluntary organisation that supports the College in the promotion of Ignatian generosity, community and hospitality. We also raise funds for donation to the school and the Riverview College Foundation Bursary Fund. Any parent or friend of a current student of the College is eligible for membership of the Association.

The Parents & Friends Association meets twice a year— in Term 1 and Term 4. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings. The P&F Executive is elected at the AGM in Term 4. The P&F Executive meets monthly and works closely with the College to implement the objectives. These are:

• Bring the parents and friends of Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview, together socially to develop the Riverview family
• Provide a means for promoting interests in common
• Promote co-operation between parents and friends and the College in its external activities
• Promote or participate in projects or activities for the welfare of the College
• Act informally as a forum through which parents’ views can be presented and passed on to the College administration.

For further information please contact the President at PandFPresident@riverview.nsw.edu.au

The Old Ignatians’ Union

The Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview Past Parents Community (PPC) fosters new and continued friendships amongst parents whose last or only son has graduated from the College. We are fortunate that many of our past parents wish to remain involved, building on the strong sense of community and connections formed whilst their son(s) attended the College. 

We are grateful for the ongoing support and dedication of our community, including past parents. Some past parents seek to give back to the College and our community, while others enjoy opportunities to catch up on a social basis. 

The PPC nurtures connections amongst our past parents – if you wish to be put in touch with past parents from your son’s year group or get involved, or if you have any questions, we are happy to help.   

The Past Parents Community can be contacted via email: ppc@riverview.nsw.edu.au or phone: 9882 8595

A Centre for the Whole Community