Adelaide Fringe is a world-renowned, annual arts festival that celebrates culture, place and artists from across the globe. Bringing 8,000+ independent artists far and wide to South Australia, Adelaide Fringe is a destination for culture seekers in search of a hive of activity.

Why we recommend: Adelaide Fringe provides a vital platform for emerging artists and ensures strong regional participation, making the arts accessible to communities across Australia. Supporting the festival helps nurture new talent, amplify diverse voices and sustain one of the country’s most significant cultural events.

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Belvoir St Theatre is one of Australia’s most celebrated theatre companies, known for bold storytelling and championing new Australian voices. Its productions often tackle contemporary social issues and showcase diverse perspectives, making Belvoir a leader in innovative theatre.

Why we recommend: Belvoir provides a critical platform for emerging playwrights and artists, fostering creativity and cultural dialogue. Supporting Belvoir helps sustain high-quality Australian theatre and amplify voices that shape our national story.

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JUTE Theatre Company creates and tours new Australian works that engage audiences and reflect regional lived experiences. The company delivers accessible, high-quality theatre to remote areas while fostering skills and opportunities for emerging artists across Queensland. Through partnerships with community, government, and industry, JUTE strengthens connections and helps shape relevant cultural policy and practice.

Why we recommend: With over 30 years of experience, JUTE Theatre Company has a proven track record of supporting artists and engaging regional communities through theatre. Its clear theory of change demonstrates how programs deliver both social and artistic impact, creating pathways for artist development and stronger community connections.

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Melbourne Theatre Company is Victoria’s oldest professional theatre company and a cornerstone of the state’s cultural life. Known for world-class productions and a commitment to Australian stories, MTC brings exceptional theatre experiences to audiences across Victoria.

Why we recommend: Melbourne Theatre Company champions Australian stories and invests in education and outreach, making theatre accessible to diverse audiences. Supporting MTC helps sustain a leading cultural institution and nurture the next generation of theatregoers.

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Music in Exile is a not-for-profit artist services organisation dedicated to supporting musicians with lived experience of migration or displacement. Artist-led at its core, the organisation works collaboratively with musicians to realise their creative vision on their own terms. Through this work, Music in Exile strives to build a contemporary Australian music industry that reflects the diversity of voices within our communities.

Why we recommend: Music in Exile is community-led, placing artists with lived experience at the centre of its work. The organisation empowers musicians to shape their own creative vision, breaking down barriers and fostering authentic representation.

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Na Djinang Circus is a contemporary circus company based in Naarm, dedicated to shaping the future of Blak circus on unceded Indigenous lands. Grounded in Indigenous cultural knowledge, it elevates Blak Australian circus nationally and internationally through research, creative development, and cultural advocacy. Beyond performance, Na Djinang builds holistic cultural processes that influence the evolution of circus arts and empower the next generation of Blak artists.

Why we recommend: Na Djinang Circus is the only First Nations-led circus organisation in Australia, uniquely promoting storytelling through contemporary circus while creating employment pathways for Blak artists. By embedding Indigenous cultural knowledge into its practice, it ensures authentic representation and empowers the next generation, strengthening cultural equity in the arts.

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Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) is Queensland’s largest performing arts company, delivering world-class concerts and education programs across metropolitan and regional communities. It also provides orchestral services for leading companies such as Opera Queensland and Queensland Ballet. Guided by a commitment to access and equity, QSO works to shape the cultural landscape of Queensland through regional touring, best-practice education and First Nations engagement.

Why we recommend: QSO plays a vital role in making orchestral music accessible across Queensland, from major cities to regional communities. Supporting QSO helps sustain high-quality performances, strengthen cultural participation and foster inclusive engagement through education and First Nations programs.

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Story Hunter connects primary schools across the Hunter region with professional writers to spark creativity and confidence in young storytellers. Through hands-on, collaborative workshops, students experience the process behind the books they love while building literacy and communication skills. These workshops help children discover the power of imagination and storytelling – skills that reach far beyond the classroom into problem-solving, empathy, and self-expression. Story Hunter is delivered by the Newcastle Writers Festival.

Why we recommend: Story Hunter brings the arts into classrooms, making writing exciting and accessible for every student. By building creativity and confidence, it strengthens the literacy skills children need for future opportunities. Through free workshops for schools facing cost or distance barriers, Story Hunter ensures equity and helps every child find their voice.

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Tenth Muse Initiative amplifies underrepresented voices in classical music and opera, with a focus on gender-marginalised artists and composers historically excluded from the canon. The organisation creates space for queer stories and artists to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

Why we recommend: By amplifying diverse voices and creating space for queer stories and artists to be recognised, Tenth Muse Initiative promotes inclusion and equity in an art form that has long lacked diversity. Its work helps reshape cultural narratives and ensures Australia’s music landscape reflects the richness of its communities.

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Australian Democracy Network | National
Bringing organisations together for a stronger democracy

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Australian Democracy Network brings together people and organisations to strengthen democratic integrity and civil liberties. With over 200 civil society organisations and thousands of individuals involved, it campaigns for reforms that make Australia’s democracy fair, transparent, accountable and participatory. Its work includes protecting public-interest advocacy, countering disinformation, defending the right to protest and building the capacity of civil society to engage in democratic processes.

Why we recommend: Australian Democracy Network plays a critical role in safeguarding democratic freedoms and strengthening civil society at a time when these values face increasing challenges. Supporting ADN helps ensure advocacy, transparency and participation remain at the heart of Australian democracy.

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Australian Progress | National
Building the capacity of social change movements to advocate and win

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Australian Progress revitalises civil society movements, enabling them to achieve social and environmental progress and strengthen democracy. Working with hundreds of partners, the organisation ensures community interests shape national priorities. Its approach centres on three pillars: (1) Skills, by transforming the capabilities of community leaders through advocacy expertise; (2) Community, by fostering relationships, knowledge sharing, and inspiring courage; and (3) Shared Action, by catalysing new ideas, funding, research, and strategic support.

Why we recommend: Australian Progress strengthens the foundations of civil society by building leadership capacity, fostering collaboration, and driving collective action. Its work equips advocates with the tools and networks needed to achieve systemic change on issues that matter most to Australians.

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Centre for Public Integrity | National
Promoting transparency and accountability in Australian politics

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The Centre for Public Integrity is an independent think tank working to restore integrity to Australia’s democracy. When integrity erodes, trust declines and vested interests influence policy. The Centre tackles these risks through research and advocacy focused on four pillars: Money in Politics, eliminating undue influence; Executive Power, ensuring democratic checks; Accountability Institutions, protecting independence and funding; and Transparency, achieving openness in public decision-making.

Why we recommend: The Centre addresses critical threats to democratic integrity with expert-led research and practical solutions. Its work strengthens accountability, transparency, and trust – essential foundations for a healthy democracy.

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Foundations for Tomorrow | National
Advocating for future generations policy and leadership

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Foundations for Tomorrow is a youth-led non-profit reshaping Australia’s leadership and decision-making for a more inclusive, sustainable future. By empowering young Australians to engage in civic processes and policy development, it ensures their voices influence long-term national priorities.

Why we recommend: Foundations for Tomorrow takes a strategic, systems-level approach to issues that affect all Australians while being authentically youth-led. It engages directly with government and policy processes, ensuring young voices influence long-term national priorities. Supporting this work fosters intergenerational dialogue and drives systems change that reflects the aspirations of future generations.

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Local & Independent News Association (LINA) works to strengthen public interest journalism by ensuring communities have access to independent, original, and high-quality news. It provides capacity-building support through resources, training, shared services, and tailored assistance, helping small publishers achieve economies of scale. LINA also advances the financial sustainability of member newsrooms through revenue-generating programs and advocacy for policy reforms that benefit independent media.

Why we recommend: Australia’s media market is highly concentrated, with traditional news models in decline and local journalism under-resourced. LINA addresses these challenges by supporting digital publishers, combating misinformation, and building sector capacity. As a trusted, independent industry body, LINA advocates for a strong, diverse local news sector – essential for a healthy, informed democracy.

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The Commons Social Change Library is an online resource hub dedicated to strengthening social movements and progressive change efforts. It offers free educational materials on topics such as campaign strategy, community organising, digital activism, and diversity and inclusion, and preserves social movement history, with a strong emphasis on Australian stories.

Why we recommend: Commons Library strengthens the sector by providing free resources at a time when many organisations face rising demand and shrinking budgets. This support helps not-for-profits build capacity without adding financial pressure.

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The Conversation publishes evidence-based journalism written by experts to explain the news and share research with the public. By pairing academics with editors, it helps translate complex ideas into accessible analysis. All content is free to read and reproduce, strengthening public debate and supporting quality journalism.

Why we recommend: The Conversation transforms how Australians access knowledge by making academic research understandable and widely available. Its model empowers experts to inform public debate, improving the quality of media coverage and helping citizens make decisions based on facts rather than opinion.

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Tomorrow Movement | National
Advocating for climate justice and a fair future for young people

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Tomorrow Movement is a youth-led movement organising for a future with good jobs, great public services, and a safe climate for all. Powered by hundreds of volunteer leaders, it builds local leadership and collective action to challenge the influence of big business and push for systemic change. Its plan centres on three pillars: building an unstoppable movement of young people, creating a new political common sense, and turning grassroots power into lasting political change.

Why we recommend: Tomorrow Movement gives young Australians a powerful voice in shaping climate and economic justice. Through bold organising and leadership development, it is driving the urgency and momentum needed to secure a fair and sustainable future.

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Beacon Foundation is a national not-for-profit based in Hobart that has worked for over 35 years to connect education with real-world relevance. Through partnerships with schools, businesses, and communities, Beacon inspires young people to explore careers and experience the workplace well before leaving school. Its programs focus on students in Years 7–12, particularly those in disadvantaged communities, ensuring that socio-economic background or geography does not limit opportunity.

Why we recommend: Beacon tackles entrenched barriers to employment by giving young Australians the skills, confidence, and networks they need for meaningful work. Its long-standing commitment to equity and practical learning makes a tangible difference in shaping futures.

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Give Write collects and repurposes new and gently used school supplies for students who arrive at school without the essential tools for learning. The organisation redistributes donated stationery to school staff at no cost, enabling educators to support disadvantaged students, helping break down barriers to learning, foster dignity, and empower WA children living below the poverty line.

Why we recommend: Give Write uniquely sits at the intersection of education and environmental giving by repurposing gently used school supplies for students who lack essential tools for learning. Its work promotes classroom equality while reducing waste, ensuring disadvantaged children can engage confidently in education.

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Teach For Australia (TFA) exists to create brighter futures for students, schools, and communities. Despite Australia’s prosperity, we have one of the most inequitable education systems in the developed world: a child’s postcode too often determines their opportunities in life. TFA’s vision is for an Australia where all children, regardless of background, have the education and choice to shape their own future.

Why we recommend: Teach For Australia addresses inequitable education by placing exceptional teachers in schools where they’re needed most – 75% of which are in regional or rural communities. The program not only improves student outcomes but also creates career pathways for future leaders in education, helping to break the cycle of disadvantage and strengthen communities across Australia.

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Teach Us Consent is a youth-led nonprofit advocating for holistic, age-appropriate consent education across Australia and beyond. The organisation challenges cultures of silence around sexual violence by amplifying survivor voices and promoting respectful relationships through resources, campaigns, and school engagement. Its work has reached millions and played a pivotal role in driving national reform in sex and consent education.

Why we recommend: Driven by young people, Teach Us Consent delivers authentic, relatable programs that amplify survivor voices and challenge cultures of silence around sexual violence. Its campaigns have reached millions and influenced national curriculum reform, while actively advocating for change at the federal level.

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Climate for Change empowers everyday Australians to have meaningful conversations about climate change and engage in the democratic process. By encouraging people to talk with those they know and trust, the organisation reaches individuals who are not yet involved in the climate movement – giving them hope for a better future and inspiring action.

Why we recommend: Climate for Change uses its proven Kitchen Table Talks – facilitated Climate Conversations – to engage Australians who are not yet active in the climate movement. With a strong track record of reaching thousands through these conversations, the organisation then equips participants with resources, training, and community support.

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Climate Justice Coalition | National
Building power for climate justice and uniting the movement

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The Climate Justice Coalition brings together climate and social justice organisations across Australia and the Pacific. United by a vision of an Australia free from the grip of coal and gas corporations, the Coalition works for a future where First Nations people have control of their lands, Pacific communities can thrive, and everyone is safe from the impacts of climate change.

Why we recommend: The organisations driving this collaboration have proven track records of building powerful social movements that win campaigns. With plans to scale up over the next 18 months, the CJC is preparing historic mobilisations – making it one of the most ambitious collaborations in the climate justice space.

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The Environment Centre NT (ECNT) is the peak community-based environment organisation in the Northern Territory, advocating for nature and sustainability since 1983. With a vision of thriving ecosystems and a sustainable future for all Territorians, ECNT inspires, supports, and drives action to protect the environment. Its work focuses on three critical areas: Climate, Freshwater & Biodiversity, and Mining, addressing the Territory’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Why we recommend: Through an intersectional approach, ECNT works for a safe climate and a fair economic future, addressing issues that shape the Territory’s long-term sustainability. ECNT combines decades of advocacy with deep community engagement to protect ecosystems, influence policy, and ensure Territorians can thrive in a changing climate.

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Firesticks is an Indigenous-led, not-for-profit enterprise and registered charity supporting a growing national network of Indigenous communities and practitioners. The organisation revitalises and promotes traditional knowledge systems and practices, particularly Cultural Fire, to heal Country and strengthen community health and wellbeing.

Why we recommend: Firesticks brings First Nations knowledge and practices into environmental stewardship. Through education on the benefits of Cultural Fire and collaborative partnerships, Firesticks strengthens cultural revival and self-determination while enhancing the health of land and people. Its work marries environmental care with community wellbeing.

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The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s ‘Strengthening Rural Communities – Small & Vital’ stream offers grants of up to $10,000 for grassroots, community-led projects in small rural, regional, and remote communities across Australia. These initiatives strengthen local people and places, build climate resilience, and deliver clear benefits to the community, with priority given to towns of fewer than 15,000 people.

Why we recommend: The SRC Small & Vital stream is managed by experts in distributing funds to rural and remote communities, ensuring resources reach smaller organisations that often miss out on traditional funding.

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The Indigenous Desert Alliance (IDA) is an Indigenous-controlled, member-based organisation that strengthens desert ranger teams across one-third of Australia’s landmass. It connects and supports rangers to manage Country at a landscape scale, combining cultural knowledge with modern conservation practices. Through training, advocacy, and collaborative projects, the Alliance ensures desert communities have the resources and voice to care for fragile ecosystems and cultural heritage.

Why we recommend: Indigenous Desert Alliance is more than a conservation network – it is driving sector development for Indigenous land management and creating sustainable funding pathways through the IDA Foundation. By investing in ranger capacity, leadership, and locally driven projects, it empowers desert communities to deliver social, cultural, and environmental outcomes at scale.

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Landcare Tasmania supports a diverse and growing network of over 250 local groups working to protect and restore the unique environments found across the island. From coastal dunes to inland rivers, Landcare groups tackle some of Tasmania’s most pressing environmental challenges. More than 8,000 members regularly volunteer their time and resources to care for our land and coasts, waterways and wildlife.

Why we recommend: Landcare Tasmania is run by community for community, with an engaged volunteer base that delivers hands-on restoration across the state. Its grassroots model fosters local ownership and long-term stewardship of Tasmania’s natural assets.

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Project Planet is a volunteer-led Australian organisation making climate action accessible and impactful. Through initiatives like Build a Ballot, climate bootcamps, and partnerships with youth movements, it equips people to take meaningful steps in their homes, workplaces, and communities. Its storytelling platform Together We Can amplifies voices from farmers to scientists, showing how everyday Australians are driving climate solutions.

Why we recommend: Project Planet turns concern into action. Its programs give Australians practical tools and confidence to influence policy, spark conversations, and lead change. By combining grassroots organising with compelling storytelling, it builds momentum for a stronger, more united climate movement.

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Rainforest Rescue works to protect and restore Australia’s rainforests, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Daintree. The organisation enhances rainforest ecosystems through propagation and planting, maintenance, and restoration programs. It also purchases and safeguards high conservation value rainforest properties, preserving biodiversity for the long term.

Why we recommend: Rainforest Rescue takes a holistic approach to conservation, purchasing and restoring high-value rainforest land while ensuring its long-term protection. This integrated approach safeguards ecosystems like the Daintree and strengthens resilience against climate change.

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Solar Citizens is an independent, community-based organisation that represents everyday Australians in support of a clean energy transition and clean transport. It works to protect and grow renewable energy, pursues major opportunities to reduce carbon emissions, and removes barriers for everyone locked out of rooftop solar savings.

Why we recommend: Solar Citizens focuses on tangible, high-impact opportunities to cut emissions while lowering energy costs for households. Its community-driven campaigns make clean technology accessible and affordable, ensuring everyday Australians benefit from the renewable energy transition.

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Common Threads | National
Building First Nations leadership and advocacy for transformative change

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Common Threads is a new First Nations-led organisation working to grow and harness the power of Indigenous leadership, advocacy, and changemaking to achieve transformative change. It is forging pathways to build Indigenous power and drive systemic reform that centres the aspirations of First Nations peoples – for Country, for community, and for rights. As a project of Passing the Message Stick, Common Threads is guided by a steering committee of respected leaders, including Dr Jackie Huggins AM, Larissa Baldwin-Roberts, and Millie Telford.

Why we recommend: Common Threads is led by experienced movement-builders with a proven history of driving impactful campaigns and building leadership across First Nations communities. Its focus on advocacy and sector development positions it as a catalyst for long-term systemic change.

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Dardi Munwurro (Strong Spirit) is a specialist Aboriginal family violence service with a vision to build stronger families and safer communities. It empowers individuals to heal the past, acknowledge the present, and create a positive future through a range of programs designed to break cycles of intergenerational trauma in Aboriginal families and communities.

Why we recommend: Dardi Munwurro takes a holistic, preventative approach that embeds Indigenous ways of knowing and doing. Its programs are culturally grounded and community-led, offering practical pathways to healing and long-term change for First Nations families.

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Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG) is a youth-led First Nations organisation that aims to inspire and equip the next generation to take action and change their world. DIYDG aims to achieve its goals by providing a platform for young people to codesign and lead their own projects.

Why we recommend: The scope of DIYDG’s support – from daily assistance and crisis accommodation to mentoring, leadership development and cultural capacity building – creates both stability and meaningful opportunities for First Nations youth to grow as leaders and strengthen their communities.

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First Nations Response (FNR) is a grassroots, Aboriginal women-led organisation founded in 2020 during the COVID lockdowns to provide culturally appropriate support and urgent food relief to urban Aboriginal communities in Sydney. Since then, FNR has become a vital source of assistance for vulnerable community members, responding to floods, vigils, protests, deaths in custody, and supporting women escaping domestic violence with essentials like furniture and household goods.

Why we recommend: First Nations Response is led by women with deep experience in advocacy and community organising. Their ability to mobilise quickly and provide culturally safe, practical support demonstrates a powerful model of leadership and care grounded in lived experience.

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Spinifex Foundation | SA
Supporting First Nations peoples across South Australia through community-led giving

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Spinifex Foundation is an Indigenous-led philanthropic organisation dedicated to addressing the needs, aspirations, and challenges of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in South Australia. Guided by community wisdom and cultural knowledge, Spinifex works to amplify positive change through giving that is driven by the very communities it seeks to uplift. Its vision is for a future where First Nations South Australians live healthier, longer, and stronger lives with equal opportunity, while upholding cultural identity for generations to come.

Why we recommend: Spinifex Foundation takes a community-led approach to philanthropy that is culturally grounded and focused on long-term impact. It places First Nations leadership at the centre of decision-making, ensuring resources flow to initiatives that strengthen culture, wellbeing, and self-determination.

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Yawardani Jan-ga, meaning “Horses Helping” in Yawuru language, supports Aboriginal young people aged 6–26 through equine-assisted learning on Kimberley Country. Its strengths-based, culturally grounded programs use activities like grooming and leading horses to build mindfulness, confidence, and emotional regulation, helping participants navigate life’s challenges while staying connected to Country and culture.

Why we recommend: Yawardani Jan-ga combines cultural connection with innovative therapeutic practice. Led on Country and guided by First Nations knowledge, its approach nurtures resilience and wellbeing for young people while strengthening identity and leadership.

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Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) is an independent charity funding cutting-edge technology and equipment for pioneering cancer research. Since 1984, ACRF has supported landmark breakthroughs – from the world’s first cervical cancer vaccine to precision medicine programs and innovations like MRI-Linac – advancing prevention, detection, and treatment for all cancer types.

Why we recommend: ACRF is uniquely positioned to unite leading research organisations and drive collaborative, high-impact projects. Its focus on funding transformative infrastructure ensures Australian scientists have the tools to deliver breakthroughs that save lives.

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Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation supports young people aged 8–18 who have a family member living with mental illness – a group almost 2.5 times more likely to experience mental ill-health, yet often overlooked by traditional services. Through safe, fun and supportive programs, Kookaburra Kids helps participants learn about mental health, connect with peers who understand their experiences, and build tools for positive wellbeing.

Why we recommend: Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation delivers evidence-based programs that create safe, supportive spaces for children impacted by family mental illness, helping them build resilience, improve mental health literacy, and feel connected to others who share similar experiences.

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Health Justice Australia is the national centre of excellence for health justice partnership, embedding legal help in healthcare to tackle health and justice inequality. By bringing health, legal and social services together, it helps people with complex and intersecting needs access the support they need. Through evidence-based innovation and strategic advocacy, Health Justice Australia works to change how systems respond to complexity and improve outcomes for vulnerable communities.

Why we recommend: Health Justice Australia drives systemic change by fostering collaboration between health, legal, and social services, ensuring that people facing multiple disadvantages receive holistic support. Its evidence-based approach and national leadership strengthen both health and justice outcomes for those most at risk.

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TABOO Foundation works to end period poverty and improve menstrual health in Australia. Through its Pad it Forward program, TABOO provides free, sustainable period products and practical education to people who can’t afford them. Period poverty affects 1 in 5 women in Australia and can lead to serious health issues and social disadvantage. TABOO partners with grassroots organisations to make sure everyone has access to safe, dignified care and the knowledge to manage their health confidently.

Why we recommend: TABOO Foundation tackles a widespread but often overlooked issue by making period care accessible for those who need it most. Its community-driven approach improves health and wellbeing while promoting dignity and equality for women and girls experiencing disadvantage.

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The Iceberg Foundation delivers inclusive mental health care for LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent communities. Founded and led by people with lived experience, it creates safe, affirming environments where individuals can access support without fear or judgment.

Why we recommend: The Iceberg Foundation transforms mental health care by centring lived experience and building services that truly reflect the needs of LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent people. Its grassroots approach promotes dignity, belonging, and wellbeing for communities often excluded from traditional systems.

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Anika Legal | VIC
Providing free legal assistance to help renters avoid eviction and maintain housing stability

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Anika Legal is a free, not-for-profit legal service for renters. Through casework, innovation and systemic advocacy, we support our clients and fight for a fair housing system so that every renter can thrive in a safe, secure, affordable home that supports their quality of life.

Why we recommend: Anika Legal delivers real impact by preventing homelessness and improving housing security for renters in crisis. Its evidence-based advocacy has driven reforms benefiting 1.5 million Victorian renters, while its direct support helps hundreds of people each year live in safe, healthy homes.

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Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) supports older Victorians at risk of homelessness through its Home at Last service. It offers housing advice, advocacy, and education to both communities and professionals, focusing on early intervention for people aged 50+ facing housing barriers. 

Why we recommend: Older people, especially women 55+, are one of the fastest growing groups facing housing insecurity and homelessness in Australia. With HAAG’s member-led advocacy grounded in lived experience and strong community ties, the organisation is uniquely positioned to lead the advocacy for tailored and specialist support, housing pathways and solutions for older Australians at risk. 

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StreetSmart funds grassroots projects that tackle homelessness and housing insecurity. For over 20 years, StreetSmart has supported local organisations providing vital services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness – groups often under-resourced and facing barriers to traditional funding. By backing community-led solutions, StreetSmart strengthens local networks and helps build caring, resilient communities.

Why we recommend: StreetSmart directs resources to where they’re needed most: small, frontline organisations that understand their communities and deliver practical support. Its long track record and local focus make a real difference in preventing homelessness and supporting people in crisis.

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We Are Mobilise connects with people experiencing homelessness through outreach and support. From conversations and care packages on the streets to Australia’s first direct giving programs, Mobilise provides practical assistance and builds sustainable pathways out of homelessness. Its “Igniting a Movement” initiative amplifies voices and drives public engagement to create lasting change.

Why we recommend: We Are Mobilise transforms lives by combining direct support with innovative programs that empower people experiencing homelessness. With a strong track record and a commitment to human connection, Mobilise is creating pathways out of crisis.

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Backpacks 4 SA Kids provides essential backpacks and packs for children and young people in crisis. Each backpack is filled with items like clothing, toiletries, and comfort items to support children entering foster care or emergency accommodation, helping them feel safe and cared for during times of upheaval.

Why we recommend: Backpacks 4 SA Kids delivers practical, immediate support to children facing displacement by providing backpacks filled with essentials. Its work brings dignity and comfort to thousands of children each year and ensures they have what they need during some of life’s most difficult moments.

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Lou’s Place in Redfern is Sydney’s only daytime drop-in refuge for women in crisis. For over 25 years, it has offered a safe, welcoming space where women can access practical help and holistic support. Services include case management, legal advice, crisis assistance, trauma recovery programs, and life skills training, alongside essentials like meals and showers. As a ‘low-barrier’ centre, Lou’s Place welcomes all women, including those with complex needs, while fostering dignity, trust, and community.

Why we recommend: Lou’s Place plays a unique role in Sydney as the only daytime refuge for women, ensuring that no one is turned away. By remaining accessible, Lou’s Place strengthens community resilience and offers a pathway beyond crisis.

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Open Haven is a community-based organisation that assists women victim-survivors of domestic violence. It is a postcrisis service that provides women and their children with practical and emotional support, helping them rebuild their lives in order to become self-sufficient and independent within the community.

Why we recommend: Most domestic violence services focus on short-term crisis intervention, often closing cases within months. Open Haven fills a critical gap by focusing on long-term recovery for women after leaving crisis care. Its sustained support helps women rebuild their lives and reduces the risk of further harm, creating pathways to lasting safety and independence.

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Prepare Produce Provide (PPP) empowers young people through food education and culinary training. Its programs teach practical skills, improve health and wellbeing, and open pathways to further education, training, and meaningful employment.

Why we recommend: Prepare Produce Provide takes an innovative approach to youth empowerment by combining food education with hands-on training that improves health and opens doors to future opportunities. Through initiatives like Djinda Ngardak and Wildflower Circle, PPP ensures First Nations young people and women are supported to thrive in education, leadership, and employment.

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Sex Workers Outreach Project NSW (SWOP NSW) is Australia’s largest and longest-running peer-based organisation supporting sex workers. Established in 1990, SWOP promotes health, safety, and human rights through peer-led education, outreach, and advocacy. Its programs reach sex workers across metropolitan, regional, and remote NSW, with a focus on reducing stigma and improving access to culturally safe services.

Why we recommend: Sex workers continue to face stigma, discrimination, and barriers to health care and justice, with migrant, Aboriginal, and trans communities experiencing particular disadvantage. SWOP NSW’s peer-led model is vital because it delivers culturally safe outreach and advocacy that reaches across these communities, ensuring sex workers can access support with dignity and without fear.

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ActionAid is part of a global movement working across 70 countries to empower women to lead change on poverty and climate justice. By partnering with local women’s organisations, ActionAid supports women to design and lead programs that create real change—from campaigning for safer cities to building resilience against climate disasters—so communities can thrive.

Why we recommend: ActionAid has a proven track record of driving systemic change through women-led solutions. Its global reach and local partnerships ensure programs are community-driven and effective, tackling poverty and climate injustice while advancing women’s rights and leadership.

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Educate Girls works to get girls into school and improve learning outcomes in rural India. By mobilising communities and partnering with governments, the organisation identifies out-of-school girls, engages families to enrol them, and ensures they stay and learn. When formal schooling isn’t possible, Educate Girls provides second-chance programs so girls can complete their education.

Why we recommend: Educate Girls is breaking barriers of poverty and patriarchy to transform education for millions of girls. Having enrolled over 2 million out-of-school girls and improved learning for 2.4 million children, the organisation delivers cost-effective programs that drive systemic change and create opportunities for future generations.

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Inclusive Development International supports communities around the world to defend their rights and resources in the face of harmful corporate activities and internationally financed development projects. The organisation works toward a world in ecological balance, where communities and individuals determine their own development paths and businesses respect human rights and environmental responsibilities.

Why we recommend: Inclusive Development International empowers communities worldwide to stand up against harmful corporate and development projects, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights protected. By promoting accountability and justice, the organisation helps create a more equitable global economy and sustainable future.

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Jifunze International – ‘Jifunze’ meaning ‘learn’ in Swahili – envisions communities gaining knowledge and skills for long-term health and wellbeing. The organisation encourages, engages, and equips vulnerable adults and children living in high-risk situations through community-based workshops on health education, nutrition, and safety. These programs empower participants to learn, share knowledge with peers, and build resilience for a better future.

Why we recommend: Jifunze International equips vulnerable children and adults in Kenya with essential health education, nutrition programs, and skills training. By addressing poverty and gender-based violence, the organisation fosters safer, healthier communities and empowers individuals to take control of their wellbeing.

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The Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council (AGMC) is a volunteer-run organisation advocating for multicultural and multifaith LGBTIQ communities. Founded in 2004, AGMC promotes inclusion through research, training, social events, and expert advice. It celebrates intersectionality and works to ensure that no one faces discrimination based on race, faith, or LGBTIQ identity, amplifying voices often marginalised within broader LGBTIQ and multicultural spaces.

Why we recommend: AGMC creates safe spaces, offers advocacy, and provides resources that strengthen belonging for multicultural and multifaith LGBTIQ communities. Its work champions diversity and inclusion, ensuring people from all backgrounds can live authentically and free from discrimination.

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre | VIC
Providing food, housing, and justice for people seeking asylum

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The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is Australia’s largest human rights organisation supporting people seeking asylum. Their vision is for people seeking asylum to live safely, sustainably, and equally. ASRC delivers more than 40 programs that protect people from persecution and destitution, support wellbeing and dignity, and empower individuals to build their futures.

Why we recommend: ASRC provides food, housing, healthcare, and legal support while championing the rights of people seeking asylum. Their holistic approach combines frontline assistance with systemic advocacy, creating pathways to safety and independence for thousands of individuals and families.

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Grata Fund | National
Funding strategic legal cases for human rights and climate justice

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Grata Fund builds a fairer world by harnessing the power of strategic litigation to create structural change. Australians are often blocked from pursuing groundbreaking legal cases because of prohibitive costs, making it nearly impossible to hold governments and corporations accountable. Grata removes these barriers in three critical areas: climate justice, human rights, and democratic freedoms, ensuring that people can exercise their right to a voice in court, where facts prevail over spin.

Why we recommend: Grata enables communities to challenge injustice by removing financial barriers to strategic public interest litigation. Its work strengthens democracy and ensures that justice is accessible to those who need it most.

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Human Rights Law Centre | National
Taking fearless legal action for a fairer future

Impact Fund Partner

The Human Rights Law Centre uses strategic legal action, policy solutions, and advocacy to eliminate inequality and injustice and build a fairer, more compassionate Australia. For over 18 years, working alongside community partners, the Centre has achieved major human rights wins, including decriminalising abortion nationwide, securing marriage equality, overturning indefinite immigration detention, protecting protest and voting rights, and bringing over 500 people to safety from offshore detention.

Why we recommend: The Human Rights Law Centre has a proven history of impactful legal interventions that advance human rights and equality. The Centre’s fearless approach continues to protect fundamental freedoms and hold government to account.

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Justice and Equity Centre | National
Driving legal reform to challenge discrimination and inequality

Impact Fund Partner

The Justice and Equity Centre (formerly the Public Interest Advocacy Centre) is an independent law and policy organisation committed to advancing fairness and equality in Australia. It works alongside people facing disadvantage to uncover and challenge discrimination through strategic litigation, test cases, and policy advocacy. Collaboration is central to its approach, developing practical solutions that protect human rights and promote social justice.

Why we recommend: The Justice and Equity Centre has a longstanding record of excellence in human rights interventions. Its work drives legal reform and ensures that individuals and communities have the tools to challenge discrimination and inequality.

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Our Race was founded to challenge racism and injustice by transforming how stories are told. Drawing on experience across the arts, community, academia, government, and advocacy, the organisation addresses power imbalances in storytelling and engagement. Guided by cultural knowledge and safety, and grounded in lived experience as the highest form of knowledge, Our Race promotes ethical storytelling through education, capacity building, and its TEST framework.

Why we recommend: With a framework that prioritises agency, cultural safety and voice, Our Race is transforming the way stories are told and strengthening representation for historically excluded communities.

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