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The George Institute For Global Health

LargeHPCEnriched
ABN 90085953331|Randwick, NSW 2031|www.georgeinstitute.org.auACNC Register →
Revenue
$56.2M
Total Assets
$144.7M
Staff FTE
262

About

The George Institute for Global Health is an international medical research institute focusing on chronic disease prevention and health systems improvement. They develop and implement evidence-based health programs addressing cardiovascular disease, dietary risks, and hypertension, particularly targeting vulnerable populations including First Nations peoples, financially disadvantaged communities, rural and remote populations, and those affected by chronic illness.

Programs (2)

EduSaltS (School-based Salt Education Programme)

A large-scale school health education program in China that uses digital platforms (WeChat 'Health Cloud Classroom'), cartoons, quizzes, and community activities to teach primary school children and their families about salt reduction. Implemented across 300+ schools in three cities, reaching 70,000+ students and families.

Population Hypertension Control Initiative

Multi-country research initiative addressing hypertension through evidence-based interventions and policy development, in partnership with the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD).

Outcomes

Reduction in daily salt intake: 1g per day reduction among adult participants (from baseline of 9g/day)
Blood pressure reduction: More than 2mmHg reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure among participants
Schools reached: 300+ primary schools across three cities in northern, central and southern China
People reached: 70,000+ students and family members
Policy integration: Program integrated into Healthy China Policy in Zhenjiang city and being piloted in 14 of 16 Beijing districts
Awareness increase: 25% increase in awareness and willingness to reduce salt consumption among adult participants

ACNC Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsStaff
FY2023$56.2M$103.5M$144.7M262 FTE
FY2022$59.1M$78.9M$161.2M215 FTE
FY2021$119.2M$134.3M$158.2M170 FTE
FY2020$86.0M$114.1M$123.3M170 FTE
FY2019$96.6M$109.4M$95.6M540 FTE
FY2018$98.6M$98.8M$76.2M578 FTE + 10 vol
FY2017$82.7M$84.4M$75.6M550 FTE + 10 vol
7yr historySource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Health
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedFinancially DisadvantagedChronic IllnessRural & Remote

Domains

healtheducationchronic illnessnutritionfirst nationsrural health

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Data Sources

Enrichment: medium
Last enriched: 20 April 2026
Registered: 3 December 2012
Latest financials: FY2023
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