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Annual Giving
$7.6M

About

Awabakal Ltd is a prominent Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) based in Newcastle, NSW, Australia. It primarily operates as a direct service provider, delivering essential health, aged care, disability, early learning, youth, and cultural programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Awabakal Local Government Area. While listed as a 'grantmaker' on the ACNC, its core function is community service delivery funded by government grants, rather than traditional philanthropic grantmaking to other organisations.

Tips for Applicants

As Awabakal Ltd primarily provides direct services rather than operating as a grantmaking foundation, there are no specific application tips for receiving grants from them. Individuals seeking support should explore their various health, aged care, disability, and early learning services directly through their website or contact them regarding available programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members.

Giving Philosophy

Awabakal Ltd's philosophy is rooted in self-determination and community empowerment, focusing on directly improving the health, wellbeing, and cultural strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Its approach involves designing and delivering culturally appropriate services based on identified community needs, rather than disbursing grants to external entities.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2022
$93K
$19.2M$44.1M$35.7M
FY2021
$7.6M
$16.4M$39.4M$29.9M
FY2020
$15.4M$21.4M$15.3M
FY2019
$13.3M$18.6M$15.5M
FY2018
$4.1M
$10.6M$16.8M$12.8M
FY2017
$8.5M$16.1M$10.1M
6yr total$11.8MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

indigenoushealtheducationaged caredisabilitycommunityyouth
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Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Awabakal Ltd's financial resources are primarily derived from government funding for its various health and community service programs, along with revenue generated from service fees. It is not funded by a specific founder's wealth or an endowment in the traditional philanthropic sense.

Board & Leadership

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Carol Smith
director
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Abie James Wright
board member
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Ms Ngarie Williams
officeholder
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Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (64 days ago)
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