A Workplace giving donation is a deduction from your wages which is paid directly to the deductible gift recipient on your behalf. This is an optional program and is an Australian Tax Office approved scheme where the tax is calculated differently. You get a reduced tax amount through your tax return at the end of the financial year for donating some of your after tax income to a charity.
The donated amount appears on your STP summary at the end of the year. You can then claim this donation against your taxable income in your tax return. Workplace giving eliminates the need for you to keep records of charitable donations and guarantees you receive the tax benefits.