Agent TypeOrganisationActivities & OccupationsUniversity ClubHistoryMUPG was estalished in 1960/61 as an 'enlightened' way for relatives and friends to support students of the University. The aims as stated in the constitution were to i). raise funds by annual subscription, donations and additional functions, ii). organise, direct and participate in such activities as are deemed appropriate, and iii). apply funds for such of the purposes of the University of Melbourne. Through social events and catering, at 1991 more than $2000,000 had been raised to fund special projects including student aid, sports medicine equipment and first aid stations. The call for subscriptions proclaims: "An ideal way to unobtrusively learn about Melbourne Uni; maintain student contact; meet pleasant parents and support tertiary education".
![[1986.0021] Records of the Melbourne University Parents' Group](/img/placeholder.gif?1761251355 "[1986.0021] Records of the Melbourne University Parents' Group")