Universities Australia
Donor-ContractorAbout
Universities Australia is the peak body representing Australia's 39 comprehensive universities, advocating for the sector on policy, funding, and regulatory matters. It works to advance higher education and research, fostering collaboration and promoting the value of universities to the nation. While not a traditional philanthropic foundation, it facilitates significant programmatic funding and awards within the higher education sector.
Giving Philosophy
Universities Australia approaches its funding by strengthening the Australian higher education sector through advocacy, policy development, and targeted programs. Its 'giving' primarily supports initiatives that promote research excellence, enhance equity and access to higher education, and develop leadership within the university community.
Tips for Applicants
Applications for specific programs, research schemes, or leadership fellowships are typically advertised on the Universities Australia website or through member universities. Applicants should demonstrate clear alignment with Universities Australia's strategic priorities for higher education, research excellence, equity, and access. For university-led initiatives, applications usually involve formal submissions through institutional channels.
Notable Grants
- Funding provided to Australian universities through the Higher Education Equity and Access Program (HEEAP) to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Funding for collaborative research projects between Australian and German universities under the UA-Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme (past program).
- Awards for excellence in university teaching as part of the Australian Awards for University Teaching (administered on behalf of the Australian Government).
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.0M | $10.3M | $20.3M | $-324,941 |
| 2022 | $9.1M | $8.8M | $23.7M | $296K |
| 2021 | $8.9M | $9.1M | $24.3M | $-105,153 |
| 2020 | $10.8M | $10.5M | $23.7M | $377K |
| 2019 | $9.9M | $9.2M | $21.7M | $913K |
| 2018 | $25.2M | $24.7M | $28.3M | $507K |
| 2017 | $4.3M | $10.1M | $14.9M | $-796,223 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-53008502930
- ABN
- 53008502930
- Sector
- education
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership
- Professor Iain Martin - Chair
- Professor Harlene Hayne AC - Deputy Chair
- Professor Helen Bartlett PSM
- Professor Patricia Erte
- Professor Kevin Hall
- Professor Stephen King
- Professor Renée Leon PSM
- Professor Braden Paynter
- Professor Dawn Freshwater
- Professor John Dewar AO
- Professor Alex Zelinsky AO
- Professor Paddy Nixon
Financials
- Revenue
- $10.0M
- Assets
- $20.3M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 636
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
- 2600
- Locality
- Yarralumla
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 10/10
- LGA
- Unincorporated ACT
- SA2 Region
- Yarralumla
- Entities in Area
- 899
Donor-Contractor
This entity has both donated to political parties (4 donations totalling $23K) and holds government contracts (13 contracts worth $999K).