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Charities & Causes in Australia

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About charities & causes in Australia

Charities and not-for-profits across Australia work on causes from aged and disability support to homelessness, mental health, animal welfare, and the environment. Many also run the community services and volunteer programs that older people and people with disability rely on.

Registered charities are listed on the public register maintained by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Our Mate lists registered charities so they can be found alongside the care and community services they often provide.

Charity listings come from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Charity Register.

Frequently asked questions

How can I check that a charity is registered?

Registered Australian charities appear on the public ACNC Charity Register, which records a charity's status, purpose, and reporting. Our Mate cross-checks charity listings against that register so you can confirm a charity is genuine before donating or volunteering.

Is a registered charity the same as a deductible gift recipient?

Not always. ACNC registration confirms a charity's status as a charity. Whether donations are tax deductible depends on separate endorsement as a deductible gift recipient (DGR), which is administered by the Australian Taxation Office. Check the charity's DGR status before assuming a donation is deductible.

How do charities relate to care and community services?

Many aged care providers, disability support organisations, neighbourhood houses, and community programs are run by registered charities. Listing charities alongside care and community services makes it easier to find the organisations delivering support in a local area.

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