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Federation University Australia
Medium
Annual Giving
$39.7M
About
Federation University Australia is a regional education institution that combines university and TAFE offerings across multiple campuses in Victoria, Australia. It focuses on providing diverse educational opportunities and supporting its students, especially first-generation learners.
Tips for Applicants
Emphasize how your project aligns with the foundation's focus on educational accessibility and community enhancement.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation believes in enhancing educational accessibility and opportunities for disadvantaged students through scholarships and donations, fostering community development and educational advancement.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $5.1M | $295.9M | $836.3M | $661.9M |
| FY2022 | $3.7M | $266.0M | $905.5M | $733.5M |
| FY2021 | $3.7M | $325.8M | $950.8M | $765.5M |
| FY2020 | $9.5M | $342.1M | $856.5M | $691.6M |
| FY2019 | $39.7M | $408.0M | $844.3M | $688.3M |
| FY2018 | $27.6M | $330.5M | $805.7M | $657.8M |
| FY2017 | $9.3M | $268.3M | $661.5M | $545.6M |
| 7yr total | $98.7M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Grants in Database (4)
Utilising Simulation to develop culturally responsive social workers. This project aims to increase cultural responsive practitioners by co-designing a culturally informed simulation centred curriculu
GrantUp to $837KCloses 30/06/2027arc-grants
Novel Hybrid Droop and Model Predictive Control for Community Microgrids. This project aims to increase energy resilience and efficiency by utilising next-generation community microgrids, in which pow
GrantUp to $1.3MCloses 31/12/2028arc-grants
What makes a Culturally Responsive First Nations Mental Health Program? First Nations youth who live in rural and remote areas experience some of the highest rates of mental illness in Australia. Yet,
GrantUp to $446KCloses 31/12/2028arc-grants
Restoring a resilient mallee woodland by translating ecology into action. The conservation industry must deliver landscape-scale, cost-effective restoration, that is resilient to disturbances. This pr
GrantUp to $500KCloses 31/08/2029arc-grants
Programs (from website)
Federation University Scholarships
Funds scholarships for disadvantaged students to support their education.
Focus Areas
educationcommunity
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
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Board & Leadership
Phillip Freier
chair
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Andrew Reeves
board member
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Bernadine Van Gramberg
board member
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Colette Browning
board member
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Desmond Pearson
board member
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Doris Paton
board member
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Douglas Robinson
board member
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Harmeet Kaur
board member
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Mathew Abbott
board member
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Michelle Nightingale
board member
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Nicola Pero
board member
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Rhonda Whitfield
board member
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Robert Bentley
board member
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