Australian Foundation For Diabetes Research
Concentration RiskGiving Philosophy
The foundation believes science holds the key to ending diabetes. It prioritizes funding research that develops practical therapies to improve quality of life for insulin-dependent Australians, combined with community education about therapeutic advances.
Tips for Applicants
Target research proposals focused on insulin-dependency reduction and diabetes therapy development. Align applications with the foundation's emphasis on practical, life-improving treatments for young people with diabetes and include community education components where possible.
Notable Grants
- Research funds provided to the University of Sydney to promote the Foundation's aims.
- Funding for the development of human embryonic stem cell lines and isolation of insulin-producing cells.
- Support for placing human insulin-producing cells inside microcapsules and isolation/transplantation of the human fetal pancreas.
- Collaboration and funding for 'The Bioengineered Diabetes Therapy Project' with Queensland University of Technology.
- Scholarships for PhD students (e.g., Luke Carroll, Vijay Vaithilingam, Mathi Appavoo).
- Salary support for Post-Doctoral Fellows (e.g., Dr. Marie Best).
- Travel funds for researcher training and visiting research fellows.
- Participation in a bi-national research grant with Israeli biotechnology company Kadimastem (2018) for cell-based therapy and encapsulation solutions for diabetes.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $123K | $88K | $792K | $34K |
| 2022 | $201K | $156K | $816K | $45K |
| 2021 | $272K | $308K | $835K | $-36,101 |
| 2020 | $537K | $98K | $879K | $439K |
| 2019 | $285K | $198K | $434K | $87K |
| 2018 | $86K | $88K | $343K | $-2,495 |
| 2017 | $110K | $219K | $310K | $-109,201 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-97097263824
- ABN
- 97097263824
- Sector
- health
- Website
- www.afdr.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (8)
- director
- director
- director
- director
- other
- other
- other
- other
Financials
- Revenue
- $123K
- Assets
- $792K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 20
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
- 2035
- Locality
- Maroubra - South
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 8/10
- LGA
- Bayside (NSW)
- SA2 Region
- Maroubra - South
- Entities in Area
- 223
Disability Market Context
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