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Refugee Council Of Australia Inc

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryPBIABN 87956673083NSW
Relationships
34
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$2.5M
Contract Value
$157K
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Data as of: 19 June 2026
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About

The Refugee Council of Australia is a national nonprofit organisation that supports refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia. It works to connect communities, organisations and individuals, conducts cutting-edge policy and research, and advocates for changing policies and attitudes toward refugees. The organisation provides information, factsheets, publications, and support services, including specific assistance for those fleeing conflicts such as Israel-Gaza.

Top Contracts (2)

0070010833
Department of Home Affairs · Oct 2014–Jan 2015
$80K
0070009045
Department of Home Affairs · Aug 2013–Jan 2014
$77K

Board Interlocks (7 shared directors)

Giving Philosophy

The foundation supports initiatives that benefit refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia, with emphasis on policy advocacy, community empowerment, research, and awareness-raising. It values projects that connect communities, influence policy change, and provide direct support to refugee populations.

Wealth Source:As a nonprofit charitable organisation, the Refugee Council of Australia likely derives its funding from a combination of donations, community fundraising, grants from other foundations, and potentially government funding programs. The annual giving figure of $1,842,639 indicates significant grant-making capacity.

Tips for Applicants

Proposals should focus on direct support for refugees and asylum seekers, policy advocacy initiatives, community integration programs, or research that advances understanding of refugee issues in Australia. Aligning with their current priorities such as Refugee Week, Refugee Welcome Zones, and advocacy work would strengthen applications.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$2.5M$2.3M$2.4M$141K
2022$3.5M$2.9M$2.2M$632K
2021$3.1M$3.0M$1.8M$26K
2020$4.2M$3.3M$2.1M$833K
2019$1.6M$1.7M$646K$-69,673
2018$1.6M$1.6M$660K$-65,301
2017$1.4M$1.6M$736K$-246,878
0
Grants Given (AU)
$5K
Staff (FTE)
13.2
Volunteers
15
Donations Received
$1.9M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-87956673083
ABN
87956673083
Sector
community
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
communityadvocacyresearchsocial-enterpriseinternational
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
refugee communitiespeople seeking asylumadvocacy organisationscommunity organisationsresearch institutions
Purposes
Human Rights
Beneficiaries
AdultsAgedChildrenEthnic GroupsMigrants & RefugeesYouth

Board & Leadership (12)

Financials

Revenue
$2.5M
Assets
$2.4M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
34

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

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2010
Locality
2010
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 8/10
Entities in Area
1,080