The Australian Unity Foundation

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Grant Recipients 

In 2021, we awarded grants to the following organisations that have a positive impact in our community focus areas.

2021 - 12 month Grants

Black Dog Institute

Black Dog Institute

The Black Dog Institute is an independent not-for-profit medical research institute affiliated with the University of New South Wales, Sydney that is the only medical research organisation focusing on mental health across the lifespan of people. Through this research they create education programs, digital tools and apps, clinical services, and public resources to create a more mentally healthy world Learn more

First Nations Foundation

First Nations Foundation

First Nations Foundation (FNF) focus is on building the financial literacy of Indigenous Australians—through advocacy, training and events. Australian Unity have supported FNF with their My Money Dream and Tomorrow Money programs. Learn more

Purple House

Purple House

Purple House is an Aboriginal community-controlled health service in Alice Springs servicing the Western Desert and far into Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory. They operate a dialysis service on a bus which supports patients to return to country for ceremony, connection to land and family/community connection. Learn more

WIRE

Women’s Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE)

WIRE is the only free information, support and referral service in Victoria working with women, nonbinary and gender-diverse people on any issue. Specially trained support workers listen deeply to service users and connect them to the resources they need to make informed choices in their lives. Guided by an intersectional, feminist framework, the team at WIRE works to influence social change and acts to overcome structural inequalities. Learn more

Australian Literacy Numeracy Foundation (ALNF)

Australian Literacy Numeracy Foundation (ALNF)

ALNF exists to help people who have difficulty reading and writing by raising literacy levels in Australia’s most marginalised communities. Through their core programs and a number of one-off community projects, ALNF provides funding, training, support and resources to individuals, families and schools. Learn more

Royal Far West

Royal Far West

Royal Far West is a non-government organisation that provides health and disability services and accommodation facilities to children and families living in rural and remote Australia. Dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of country children Royal Far West run a number of program in rural locations and from their Manly NSW facilities. Learn more

Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Cerebral Palsy affects 1 in every 700 Australian Babies and every 20 hours, an Australian child is born with cerebral palsy. It is the most common physical disability in childhood.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance priority is to help babies, children, teenagers and adults living with neurological and physical disabilities lead the most comfortable, independent and inclusive lives possible. Learn more

Australian Unity Foundation does not accept unsolicited request for funding and grant support. If you do require information relating to our philanthropic activities you are welcome to contact foundation@australianunity.com.au. Images of grant recipients provided by community partners.