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Indigenous peoples non-profits in Australia

Browse 20 non-profits working with and for indigenous peoples and their rights in Australia. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.

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The Fred Hollows Foundation

Health · Disability · Sydney, Australia

HealthDisabilityTax-deductible

The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international organisation working to eliminate avoidable blindness and improve Indigenous Australian health. Founded in 1992 and inspired by ophthalmologist and humanitarian Professor Fred Hollows, it works in more than 25 countries with governments, local communities and partners.

Type: NGO
Works for: People with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, Women & Girls +3 more
Activities: Direct services, Capacity building, Research +1 more
Reach: International
Programmes: Indigenous Australia Program, Cure Blindness Project, Health Systems Strengthening +1 more
Funded by: Individual donations, Corporate partnerships, Government funding +1 more
Legal form: Company limited by guarantee
Charity no.: 82-2851329
Founded: 1992

Open full profileProfile updated 3 May 2026

Indigenous peoples non-profits in Australia at a glance

Of the 20 Indigenous peoples non-profits in Australia, the most common cause areas are Health (53%), Community development (47%) and Education (42%).

Cause areas

Health53%
Community development47%
Education42%
Employment & Skills37%
Environment & Climate26%

Organisation types

Charity37%
NGO26%
Network or umbrella11%

Beneficiaries

Communities84%
Youth42%
Children32%
Families21%
Women & Girls16%

Funding sources

Individual donations32%
Corporate partnerships21%
Government funding11%
Legacies11%
Earned income11%

Top cities

Sydney11%

Size

1-10 employees5%
11-50 employees5%

Key facts

47% say donations are tax-deductible
11% publish a charity number
100% name their programmes
37% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 19 of the 20 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.