THE TRUSTEE FOR NIB FOUNDATION
Concentration RiskAbout
Medium charity, established 2008. Serves: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people with chronic illness, rural, regional and remote communities, ethnic groups.
Giving Philosophy
nib Foundation approaches giving through strategic partnerships that focus on prevention and equity in health. It values integrated, fair health systems that address chronic disease burden and supports digital health solutions, community programs, and initiatives that empower people to lead healthier lives.
Tips for Applicants
Approach nib Foundation with proposals that align with their dual focus on prevention and equity. Emphasise measurable health outcomes, partnerships that address barriers for their target beneficiary groups, and scalable or replicable programs. Given their digital health interest, consider how your program leverages technology or creates online tools for health education and access.
Programs & Opportunities (2)
Healthcare Systems and Sustainability Grants supporting GP-led research in primary care
Funding for community-led Aboriginal health initiatives aimed at closing the health and life expectancy gap
Notable Grants
- $250,000 to Associate Professor Ralph Audehm for T2D - Take 2: Diabetes remission program
- $1 million commitment (over 4 years) to Aboriginal health programs focused on closing the gap
- $350,000+ committed to seven Aboriginal health initiatives in past five years
- Funding to NPY Women's Council for Smiling Mind meditation translations into Aboriginal languages
- $250,000 Healthcare Systems and Sustainability Grant (2024)
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.7M | $6.3M | $17.6M | $-596,572 |
| 2022 | $342K | $1.5M | $13.4M | $-1,849,039 |
| 2021 | $1.2M | $1.7M | $15.0M | $-443,106 |
| 2020 | $811K | $2.0M | $15.4M | $-1,178,523 |
| 2019 | $726K | $2.2M | $16.6M | $-1,496,058 |
| 2018 | $795K | $1.9M | $18.1M | $-1,147,676 |
| 2017 | $854K | $1.6M | $19.3M | $-724,786 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-25386092124
- ABN
- 25386092124
- Sector
- indigenous
- Website
- www.nib.com.au/foundation
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership
- Venessa Wells - Chairperson (Independent Non-Executive Director)
- Dr Eduardo Pimenta - Independent Non-Executive Director
- Martin Matthews - Independent Non-Executive Director
- Ed Close - Non-Executive Director
- Lauren Daniels - Non-Executive Director
- Glenn Treadwell - Non-Executive Director
- Amy Tribe - Executive Officer
Financials
- Revenue
- $5.7M
- Assets
- $17.6M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 15
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
Location Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2300
- Locality
- BAR BEACH
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 8/10
- LGA
- Newcastle
- SA2 Region
- Newcastle - Cooks Hill
- Entities in Area
- 330
Disability Market Context
NDIS LayerThis organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.