Divanee is a Neurosurgeon at the local hospital. However, the long hours have been very draining, and she has decided to take a leave of absence from the hospital and pursue her interest in blending coffee beans to find the perfect taste. She has incurred the following expenses:

1. Payment of $5,000 to the Australian Society of Neurosurgeons (Divanee has decided to maintain her membership during her leave of absence in case she decides to go back to work as a surgeon);
2. Donation of $500 to Medecins Sans Frontières (a registered Deductible Gift Recipient);
3. Donation of $1,000 to her local neighborhood community house (a registered Deductible Gift Recipient). All donors are permitted to book the function room in the house for free up to 3 times per year. The normal booking fee would be $250;
4. She paid $500 for Newspapers that covered some health-related information; and
5. Travel cost $2,500 to attend a global conference in London.

Advise Divanee as to her income tax consequences arising out of the above information.

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