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The University Of Newcastle

Donor-ContractorConcentration Risk
FoundationRegistryABN 15736576735NSW
Relationships
743
Data Sources
2
Political Donations
$12.6M
Contract Value
$48.1M
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Data as of: 17 June 2026
Found in 4 systemsProcurementJustice FundingACNC CharitiesFoundations

About

The University of Newcastle is an Australian public university committed to delivering exceptional educational experiences while advancing research that impacts local and global communities. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, the university plays a vital role in shaping the educational landscape in the Hunter region and beyond.

Government Funding ($4.4M)

Paul Ramsay Foundation — Thriving Schools
1 record · 2022-ongoing
$4.3M
ARC 2026-2028 College Member
1 record · 2025-26
$62K
Women
2 records · 2019-20
$30K

Top Contracts (top 5)

4500105763
Department of Health and Aged Care · July 2012–Oct 2016
$6.6M
4500138324
Department of Health and Aged Care · June 2020–June 2023
$4.5M
4500130744
Department of Health and Aged Care · Dec 2018–June 2021
$4.0M
Targeted Earlier Intervention Program - Hunter Family Outreach Project
NSW Department of Communities and Justice · June 2020–June 2025
$3.7M
Targeted Earlier Intervention Program - Hunter Family Outreach Project
NSW Department of Communities and Justice · June 2020–June 2025
$3.7M

Giving Philosophy

The University of Newcastle believes in equitable access to education and strives to support students from diverse backgrounds. Their approach to giving is centered around fostering educational opportunities, increasing research capabilities, and enhancing community engagement.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should focus on aligning their proposals with the university's commitment to equity, diversity, and community-based solutions. Clear communication of benefits to the community and students will strengthen proposals.

Notable Grants

  • The University Of Newcastle — $1,491,111
  • The University Of Newcastle — $1,313,201
  • The University Of Newcastle — $1,201,206
  • The University Of Newcastle — $1,178,440
  • The University Of Newcastle — $1,137,480
  • The University Of Newcastle — $1,020,171
  • The University Of Newcastle — $960,324
  • The University Of Newcastle — $929,332
  • The University Of Newcastle — $925,933
  • The University Of Newcastle — $889,309

Financial History (6 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$840.5M$844.8M$2.3B$-4,314,000
2022$806.5M$844.4M$2.3B$-37,876,000
2021$944.4M$762.2M$2.4B$182.3M
2020$807.9M$800.3M$2.2B$7.5M
2019$845.2M$779.3M$2.2B$65.9M
2018$777.9M$753.2M$2.0B$24.7M
Govt Revenue
$554.6M
0
Staff (FTE)
3,215
Volunteers
50
Donations Received
$12.9M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-15736576735
ABN
15736576735
Sector
education
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
educationresearchcommunityindigenous
Geography
AU-NSWAU-National
Target Recipients
individualuniversitycommunity_orgresearch
Purposes
Education
Beneficiaries
First NationsOverseasEthnic GroupsFinancially DisadvantagedGeneral CommunityRural & Remote

Board & Leadership (18)

Financials

Revenue
$950.0M
Assets
$2.3B

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
743

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

JusticeHub

External Link

This entity is also tracked in JusticeHub with 0 interventions and 0 evidence records.

External ecosystem profile linked from GrantScope for additional context. JusticeHub content is maintained separately.

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2308
Locality
CALLAGHAN
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile /10
LGA
Newcastle
Entities in Area
19

This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 0% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).

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Donor-Contractor

This entity has both donated to political parties (131 donations totalling $12.6M) and holds government contracts (129 contracts worth $48.1M).