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Philanthropy in Australia
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Philanthropy sector based in Australia. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
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Surf Life Saving Foundation
The role of Surf Life Saving in the community is acknowledged by a vast majority of Australians - but we are much more than the red and yellow flags and volunteer beach patrols. Surf Life Saving delivers a wide array of community benefits including healthy lifestyle, leadership, mateship, volunteerism and a sense of belonging. Surf Clubs have become local community hubs right around Australia. Literally millions of Australians and overseas tourists directly interact with Surf Life Saving each year by using our charitable services - some realise this and some don't. Many do not give a second thought as to who sets up the red and yellow flags - the service is simply expected and as much a part of the Australian landscape as the beaches themselves. It is fair to say that most people know we are a worthy organisation and they can rely on the services we provide however very few truly understand that we are charity and are very much in need of public support. The role of the Surf Life Saving Foundation is to ensure the financial security and viability of the Surf Life Saving movement. There are a myriad of ways that individuals and organisations alike can support Surf Life Saving - from our Guardians of the Surf program, Workplace Giving, Legacy gifting, Corporate partnerships and Fundraising Events through to our House Lotteries and Trade promotions. To see how you can become the silent partner in every rescue, visit our website
51 to 200 staff
The Wyatt Trust
Established in 1886 through the Will of Dr William Wyatt, The Wyatt Trust is a leading philanthropic foundation providing opportunities to South Australians experiencing hardship. With a focus on helping individuals, Wyatt has evolved its grant making practices over the years to grow its impact. Since 1995, the Trust has distributed over $60 million in grants which have helped more than South Australians. Today, our vision is a South Australia where inequality is challenged, and poverty is eradicated.
11 to 50 staff
Victorian Women's Trust
Full gender equality = a world where women, girls and gender diverse people take up all of life’s opportunities with respect, safety and dignity. Established by the Cain Government in 1985 with a gift to women of $1 million, the Victorian Women’s Trust was the first organisation of its type — in Australia and globally. Over nearly four decades, we have explored every opportunity to advocate for women, press for gender equality and create tangible, people-led lasting change.
11 to 50 staff
Workplace Giving Australia
Workplace Giving Australia collaborates with organisations to make giving a part of everyday life. We drive change by connecting with businesses, employees and charities to enable more giving. Workplace giving is the smartest way to make your charitable impact count.
11 to 50 staff
Murrumbeena Community Bendigo Bank
Our Mission Better Banking, Better Service, Better Community Details Sue Foley, Senior Manager Phone: 03 9568 8166 Fax: 03 9568 7894 Sue.Foley@bendigoadelaide.com.au Community Bank® Branch founded 2004 and has returned in excess of to local clubs and associations through sponsorships, grants and donations.
1 to 10 staff
Radiology Across Borders
Radiology Across Borders is an Australian charity that saves lives, every single day. We do this by focussing on education. Sharing knowledge that developing nation doctors simply don't have access to, and the results are startling. Lives are saved not when we visit, but every day thereafter, and as the knowledge is passed on it has an exponential affect - because when you have the ability to save a life, you have the responsibility to do so. EDUCATION - SAVES LIVES We teach radiology techniques to developing nation doctors, increasing survival rates from a number of easily treatable injuries, diseases & illnesses. EQUIPMENT - ENABLES EDUCATION We donate computers to overseas health centres, allowing doctors to learn life-saving techniques through our seminars, and we provide modern imaging equipment, when funding permits, enabling previously impossible assessment of injury & disease. PARTNERSHIPS - EXTEND OUR REACH We partner with specialist organisations to extend our reach, saving more lives, in more locations, more often. AND WE NEED HELP TO CONTINUE People are dying of easily preventable diseases, right now, only a few hours from us here in Sydney- It's like having the cure for cancer, and not being able to use it. So please help. Please get in touch. Every dollar helps. To donate, or find out about corporate sponsorship opportunities, click below: More details:
51 to 200 staff
The Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation
The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF), established in is a national charity assisting people in our most marginalised communities to gain vital language, literacy and communication skills. ALNF’s specialised and innovative programs address the needs of a diverse range of individuals and communities – specifically supporting First Nations, refugee and other vulnerable Australians. ALNF believes that literacy is freedom- literacy allows individuals to access education, participate meaningfully in our society and to have a voice. It is a basic human right. We see a world where everyone, wherever they come from, however they identify, can confidently express themselves, engage with society and share their stories, embracing the extraordinary opportunities life brings.
11 to 50 staff
Communities For Communities
We are about bringing communities together. With the support of our friends in Sydney, we've hosted more than 100 community events and raised more than AU$2m. This has built houses, schools, and community facilities in disadvantaged communities overseas in Thailand, the Philippines, South Vietnam, Indonesia and now a project in Fiji. Additionally, we have been able to fund paediatric physiotherapy hours, a play ground and now a hydrotherapy facility in Lucas Gardens School in Five Dock. Our Four Pillars • We build, experience and celebrate our community. • We reach out and help other communities to meet their needs. • We raise awareness and understanding of the needs of others. • We challenge and encourage other communities to set up their own Communities for Communities model."The proceeds of our work go beyond our community but the benefit stays here"- Lance Brooks, Founder.
11 to 50 staff
Frrr Foundation For Rural & Regional Renewal
supports remote, rural and regional communities across Australia to be more vibrant, resilient, empowered and sustainable. We work alongside communities to catalyse locally led solutions, helping them navigate disruption and unlock opportunity. We bridge the systemic gap by connecting resources, build enduring local skills, knowledge and participation, and reshape how remote and rural Australia is seen, valued and supported. Established in as a partnership between the Australian Government and the Sidney Myer Fund, to date we’ve awarded more than $213 million in grants to more than projects. It’s more than money. Our funding and capacity building support is delivered at the hyper-local level. We back people and organisations in and of their place because we know that targeted, well-informed investment stimulates ideas that lead to positive changes, both big and small – especially in smaller communities.
11 to 50 staff
The Cova Project
The Cova Project aims to provide benevolent relief to girls and women of reproductive age across the world who are experiencing poverty, suffering, distress and disadvantage due to lack of financial resources and access to basic necessities. We do this by donating menstrual cups, to allow girls to participate while menstruation. Girls can miss up to a quarter of their school year because of a lack of access to safe sanitary care. It's time we change that.
1 to 10 staff
The Good Life Farm
The Good Life Farm has a simple purpose: to help children and teenagers who’ve fallen through the gaps and never been given a chance in life. Since 2005, The Good Life Farm has provided animal-based therapy and educational programs to at-risk young people aged between 12 and 17. The Farm provides a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment where our young people can build their self-esteem, social skills, trust and confidence, while learning vocational skills that will help them with their employment prospects. Our 'grassroots' healing program is the only one of its kind in Australia. We work with an internationally-recognised therapeutic model on a sustainable farm with a variety of animals. We play an important role in the lives of the young people who come to us. As we watch them grow, develop and flourish, we see them discover their inner-child for the first time - and that is a truly wonderful thing.
1 to 10 staff
Border Trust
Welcome to Border Trust Community Foundation for the Albury Wodonga Region. Border Trust is a local, independent, charitable organisation that was established in 2005 to create a strong, sustainable financial base that can be drawn on to meet the needs of our community, today and in the future. Border Trust raises funds through donations and community events, invests that money and uses the income to fund important community initiatives. In this way, donations are preserved in perpetuity and our donors gifts continue to benefit the community year after year. Donations to Border Trust stay 100% local & help us to support not-for-profit organisations achieve positive community outcomes. But you don’t just have to take our word for it – we’ve asked 4 beneficiaries to tell our story for us.
1 to 10 staff
Crescent Relief Australia
Crescent Relief Australia being a non-political, non-governmental and non-profit organization is committed to service of humanity to contribute towards their well-being of health, education, livelihood, availability of clean water and other aspects of life. Some of our initiatives are : Orphan Family Support Program Education Health Our Moto : Living overseas and achieving our dreams is a beautiful experience. All the while Love & Passion for the Motherland is natural and you always want to serve and payback to your motherland. Find out how can you serve best your motherland while living overseas! START YOUR OWN PROJECT! WE WILL HELP YOU Have you ever thought of starting a charity project? If yes then it is time to achieve your dreams. You just need to take the initiative, Our team will facilitate you and provide you with all necessary resources.
1 to 10 staff
Hanworth House
Hanworth House is an Award-Winning Heritage Listed Home offering Accommodation and Venue Space for Special Events. Our Mission is to raise per year to benefit local charities whilst connecting like-minded women and men in the spirit of the Heart of Hanworth. With a rich history of bringing together entrepreneurial minds and supporting causes that span from women and children to cancer research, Hanworth is a Brisbane Icon that gives back to its community through its philanthropic endeavours. One of the oldest homes ever built in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, the original owner was Captain George Poynter Heath, the first Portmaster of Brisbane who was responsible for charting parts of the Great Barrier Reef and established many of the lighthouses across the Queensland Coast. Captain Heath, his wife and nine children originated from Hanworth, Norfolk, England hence the namesake. The first brick was laid in 1864 and this majestic home has hosted numerous high society parties. Mary Wienholt purchased the home in 1912 in dedication of her mother Ann Powell who passed away and for the next 80+ years repurposed Hanworth as a Hospice for the Aged for impecunious gentlewomen. Hanworth was gifted to the Theosophical Society and then the Anglican Church. Almost 100 years after Mary Wienholt, in similar fashion, Marisa Vecchio and her family purchased Hanworth in honour of Marisa's mother, Romana Preston. The home was found in a dilapidated state and after renovations were complete, mere weeks from opening as accommodation to the public, the house was tragically set on fire by an arsonist. Sadly, 80% of the home was damaged and extensive restoration took place once more. Hanworth is now lovingly restored and like a phoenix rising from the ashes, she shines brighter than ever. Some of you may have seen the Happy Tree light up the path for the commuters along Lytton Rd at nightfall. We hope to welcome you to Hanworth House soon!
1 to 10 staff
Sharing Kindness
Our mission is to empower kids for a kinder tomorrow and give parents the tools to feel confident in themselves to create a positive mindset for children. We want to help kids approach their problems with compassion, treat themselves and others with kindness, feel a strong sense of self-worth, and become resilient in a world that doesn’t always serve their best interests. Kindness starts within, and what we say to ourselves is what we become, so choose to be kind.
1 to 10 staff
Athletes For Hope Australia
Athletes for Hope Australia (AFHA) was established in 2020 by co-founders Laura Johnston and Iain Roy. AFHA is the first international chapter of Athletes for Hope, a non-profit organisation that was founded in the United States in 2007 by Andre Agassi, Muhammad Ali, Warrick Dunn, Jeff Gordon, Mia Hamm, Tony Hawk, Andrea Jaeger, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mario Lemieux, Alonzo Mourning and Cal Ripken Jr. As athletes who shared a deep commitment to giving back, the US founders joined forces to create an organisation that brings athletes together to educate, inspire, and empower them to channel their energy for a common goal: to make a difference in the world through sports philanthropy. In Australia, AFHA is building a community of purpose-led athletes from all pathway stages, who want to create impact for the causes and charities they care about. We empower athletes with the knowledge and networks they need to make a meaningful contribution with impact, with ongoing learning and support through the AFHA community. Our vision is to create an athlete-driven movement that creates social impact. Our mission is to empower a community of purpose-led athletes to contribute with impact to causes, charities and communities. AFHA relies on funding to deliver programs for athletes, sporting organisations and community organisations. Please contact us through our website to explore opportunities to support and partner with us.
1 to 10 staff
Companion Animal Rescue Awards
The Companion Animal Rescue Awards is a national initiative created by Cathy Beer of Pets4Life. The mission of the awards is to celebrate and recognise inspiring examples of dedication to rehabilitating and rehoming of companion animals Australia wide. Our Platinum Rescue Hero and Naming Partner is Pet Insurance Australia. Thank you to our partners and supporters for getting behind rescue and the inaugural awards. This year, Jetpets is our Platinum Rescue Hero and naming Partner and the awards is known as the ‘Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards 2018’ or ‘Jetpets Rescue Awards 2018’. The Jetpets Rescue Awards 2018 was officially launched on Thursday, 14th June at a special event in Sydney. At the launch, the awards categories and the magnificent seven judges from animal welfare and the pet industry were revealed! Open for entries 1st July to 31st August 2018. Enter via Don’t miss out, keep up to date with announcements and more via this page and sign up to the awards newsletter at
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Global Dialogue Foundation Global Dialogue
We believe that open and respectful Dialogue is and should be the way of developing this world towards a brighter future. Our goal is initiating, promoting and fostering 'Dialogue' and' Projects' among everyone and about everything on what is still our beautiful planet Earth, as our home. We are ordinary citizens from beautiful Planet Earth, and as ordinary citizens we will try in a humble way to articulate what we think is important for humankind in general, as well for our planet as a unique living entity in it's own way, and with appropriate friendly actions, try to help others with dialogue. With modest capacity and knowledge, we attempt handling these matters in a democratic and friendly manner, for a safer and a brighter future for all, everywhere. Our efforts hinge on our beliefs that spiritual and material balanced re-union with ourselves is the only guarantee and is fundamental for our brighter future and for that of our next generations.
1 to 10 staff
Ian & Shirley Norman Foundation
The Foundation’s purpose is “To Encourage and Support Organisations that are Capable of Responding to Social and Ecological Opportunities and Challenges” The Ian and Shirley Norman Foundation will provide support to projects that focus on: • Pillar 1 – Being Ecologically Sound • Pillar 2 – Protecting People from Harm • Pillar 3 – Walking Together with Traditional Owners • Pillar 4 – Empowering Communities The following values are important to the Board and staff of the Ian and Shirley Norman Foundation: • Family - All families are unique and constructed differently – to belong to one is that sense of coming home and being with your people. • Integrity - In all our dealings we will listen, and we will be honest, principled and kind. • Innovation and Taking Risks - We understand that creating real change can require doing things differently – we are happy to walk out of step • Community Capacity Building - We want to work alongside communities in a way that is positive, empowering and grows active citizenship The Ian and Shirley Norman Foundation will operate: In Deep Engagement • With communities • With individuals committed to change • With other Foundations and NFP • With government (local, state, federal) • With Universities and research institutes Safely • Ensuring physical safety • Ensuring psychological safety • Ensuring cultural safety • With an Evidence Base • Researching beforehand • Measuring impact • Peer reviewing • Seeking and keeping good data Sustainably • With a small environmental footprint – treading lightly on the planet • Ensuring community self-determination in all that we do
1 to 10 staff
Ras Foundation
The RAS Foundation is the charitable arm of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW. The RAS Foundation was created in 2007 to help build strong, vibrant rural and regional communities in NSW. Since its inception the RAS Foundation has provided more than $2.86 million in community grants and educational scholarships to rural communities in New South Wales. The RAS Foundation is a company limited by guarantee with its own Board which comprises four directors from the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, and four independent directors.
1 to 10 staff
Soul Hub Newcastle
Soul Hub | More Than a Meal Soul Hub is a grassroots community organisation based in the heart of Newcastle, providing practical support and genuine care to people facing homelessness, hardship, and social isolation. Established in 2003 as Soul Café, we began by serving free meals to those in need. Today, we’ve grown into a vibrant hub of connection and support, offering not just meals but practical support and a wide range of essential services to some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Each day, Soul Hub serves hundreds of free sit-down and takeaway meals. But our mission goes beyond meeting immediate needs. We exist to walk alongside people as they navigate complex challenges like homelessness, addiction, mental health, domestic violence, financial hardship, and social disconnection. Our goal is to help every Guest find a pathway to greater safety, health, and purpose. At Soul, everyone’s welcome, because nobody’s perfect, and anything is possible. Soul Hub is non-government funded and relies on the generosity of individuals, businesses, and local community partners. Soul Hub truly is a compassionate community response to a deep community need.
1 to 10 staff
Eyes Front
Eyes Front is a forward-focused organisation. We believe in the power of community and humanity. Our commitment to remaining focused on the future, empowering communities through knowledge, learning, and support, in collective impact communities, will enable us to make a difference, especially for the next generation, as well as provide a better life for all now.
1 to 10 staff
Gardening A Difference
Gardening A Difference is a unique enterprise that blends exceptional gardening services with a strong social mission. Based in Brisbane, our company is committed to raising awareness, engaging with the community, and providing supportive employment opportunities exclusively for individuals on the autism spectrum.
1 to 10 staff
Helping Hands Program
The Helping Hands Program is a truly unique opportunity for organisations to get involved with a worthwhile cause at the same time as super-charging employee engagement. More than just a team building or training activity, participants in our programs build prosthetic hands that are then donated to amputee landmine victims throughout the developing world. The activity empowers every participant in just a few hours to make a real and lasting contribution and in doing so reminds people what it feels like to be engaged in a truly purposeful activity. Check out our promotional video to learn more: https://youtu.be/kledpv_oX_E
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