Fraser Education Foundation
Concentration RiskGiving Philosophy
The foundation believes financial barriers should never prevent passionate individuals from pursuing careers in early childhood education. Their theory of change centers on supporting educators at every stage - from diploma-level training through to becoming qualified teachers - recognizing that investing in educators creates ripple effects that extend to children, families, and communities. They take a pipeline approach, partnering with educational institutions and industry bodies to systematically address workforce shortages in early childhood education.
Tips for Applicants
Focus on demonstrating passion for early childhood education and commitment to the sector. For scholarships, emphasize how the qualification will enable you to make a difference in children's lives. For research grants, clearly articulate real-world impact and practical applications beyond academic publication. The foundation values geographic diversity - they specifically highlight recipients from remote areas including Thursday Island.
Programs & Opportunities (1)
One-time grant of up to $20,000 AUD for PhD/EdD candidates to translate research into real-world impact for early childhood sector
Notable Grants
- $511,000+ in total scholarships awarded to date
- 50+ future Early Childhood Teachers funded
- Partnership with CAECE for 600 diploma-qualified educators per year
Financial History (2 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75K | $45K | $30K | $30K |
| 2022 | — | — | $10 | $-3 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-69950924583
- ABN
- 69950924583
- Sector
- education
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (6)
- Andrew Heslehurstdirector
- Conny Reardon-Tustindirector
- Jae Fraserdirector
- Jeremy Wichtdirector
- Kathryn Orcharddirector
- Andrew Heslehurstsecretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $75K
- Assets
- $30K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 10
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 4215
- Locality
- Labrador
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 3/10
- LGA
- Gold Coast
- SA2 Region
- Labrador
- Entities in Area
- 843
This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 30% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).