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Rotary Australia Overseas Aid Fund

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ABN 21388376554|Norwest, NSW 2153|rawcs.org.auACNC Register →
Revenue
$14.6M
Total Assets
$8.6M
Volunteers
7,500

About

RAWCS (Rotary Australia Overseas Aid Fund) is a large humanitarian organization founded in 1966 that delivers Rotary's disaster relief, development, and aid projects both domestically in Australia and internationally across 45 countries. They serve diverse beneficiaries including overseas communities, disaster victims, financially disadvantaged families, and vulnerable groups such as children, mothers, and those with disabilities. The organization focuses on sustainable development approaches while upholding human rights principles and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Programs (11)

Cyclone Maila Appeal

Disaster relief appeal supporting individuals, families and communities in Solomon Islands, Bougainville and PNG affected by Cyclone Maila

Unite for Bondi - Bondi Terror Attack Appeal

Emergency appeal established in collaboration with NSW Government to support victims of the Bondi terror attack

Bushfire Disaster Appeal

Fund for Rotary projects assisting people directly affected by Australian bushfires

Western Victoria Drought Relief Fund

Support for impacted farming families in Western Victoria to remain productive during drought conditions

Supporting Education

Education projects that unlock potential by equipping individuals with skills and knowledge for brighter futures

Protecting the Environment & Wildlife

Conservation projects that preserve natural habitats, safeguard biodiversity, and ensure sustainable future

Growing Local Economies

Economic development initiatives that empower communities and pave the way for sustainable success

Fighting Disease & Healthcare

Healthcare access projects ensuring everyone has access to life-saving healthcare and healthier future

Promoting Peace

Peace promotion initiatives that foster harmony and understanding, transforming communities

Providing Clean Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

WASH initiatives ensuring access to clean water and sanitation for healthier, resilient communities

Empowering Mothers & Supporting Children

Maternal and child health projects that empower mothers and nurture children for healthier families

Outcomes

Total Aid Contributed (since inception): $0.5 billion
Projects Completed: Thousands of projects
People Benefited: Hundreds of thousands of people
Countries Served: 45 countries
Years in Operation: Since 1966 (over 55 years)

ACNC Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsStaff
FY2023$14.6M$14.6M$8.6M7,500 vol
FY2022$18.2M$18.2M$10.1M1 FTE + 7,500 vol
FY2021$11.0M$11.0M$7.6M1 FTE + 7,500 vol
FY2020$13.4M$13.4M$6.2M2 FTE + 15,000 vol
FY2019$13.8M$13.8M$6.9M2 FTE + 15,000 vol
FY2018$14.4M$14.5M$7.3M30,000 vol
FY2017$26.2M$26.2M$7.4M2 FTE + 5,000 vol
7yr historySource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Beneficiaries
AdultsAgedChildrenOverseasEarly ChildhoodEthnic GroupsFamiliesFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMalesChronic IllnessDisabilityRural & RemoteDisaster VictimsYouthAnimalsEnvironment

Domains

community developmenteducationenvironmenthealthdisaster reliefwater and sanitationeconomic developmentpeacematernal and child healthwildlife conservation

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Data Sources

Enrichment: medium
Last enriched: 1 May 2026
Registered: 3 December 2012
Latest financials: FY2023
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