Adventist Development and Relief Agency Australia Ltd

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Annual Giving

$35.0M

About

Adventist Development and Relief Agency Australia Ltd (ADRA Australia) is the official humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It works as part of a global network in over 100 countries and across Australia to provide humanitarian aid, sustainable development, and disaster relief, aiming to lift people out of poverty and create brighter futures.

Giving Philosophy

ADRA Australia's purpose is 'To serve humanity so all may live as God intended'. Guided by the motto 'Justice. Compassion. Love.' (inspired by Micah 6:8), their approach focuses on empowering partnerships and responsible action. They operate within a 'Values-based Framework' to ensure well-being and security, promote participation without prejudice, build capacity in partner offices and local churches, and integrate environmental sustainability into their development programs.

Notable Grants

■Operates over 100 community projects across Australia including food pantries, community gardens, counselling, and emergency relief services.

■Responded to 2023 Türkiye and Syria earthquakes with provisions of food, water, cash vouchers, and blankets.

■Implemented the 'Best CHOICES' (Community Household Opportunities through Improved Community-Empowered Solutions) project in Bakan District, Pursat Province, Cambodia (2019-2025).

■Provided financial assistance, clean-up support, and Psychological First Aid during flood responses in various Australian suburbs including Taree, Wauchope, Kempsey, and Wingham.

■Conducts development projects in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the South Pacific focused on health, livelihoods, and education, such as the 'ENGAGE Project' in Zimbabwe.

Giving History

2000

$10.5M

2017

$20.7M

2024

$35.0M

+233% increase from 2000 to 2024

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	$22.1M $13.9M AU + $8.2M intl	$27.4M	$26.5M	$25.2M
FY2022	$19.3M $11.9M AU + $7.3M intl	$26.1M	$26.1M	$24.7M
FY2021	$15.1M $7.6M AU + $7.5M intl	$21.0M	$23.7M	$21.6M
FY2020	$14.6M $7.1M AU + $7.5M intl	$21.9M	$21.6M	$19.2M
FY2019	$15.2M $8.0M AU + $7.2M intl	$21.3M	$18.1M	$16.8M
FY2018	$16.8M $7.3M AU + $9.5M intl	$20.8M	$18.1M	$16.7M
FY2017	$16.4M $6.9M AU + $9.5M intl	$21.2M	$18.1M	$16.7M
7yr total	$119.5M	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

healthlivelihoodseducationdisaster reliefcommunitygender equalityindigenousfood security

Geographic

AU-NationalInternationalAmerican SamoaCambodiaCook IslandsFijiIndonesiaKenyaKiribatiLebanonLiberiaMyanmarNepalPapua New GuineaPhilippinesSamoaSolomon IslandsThailandTimor-LesteTongaVanuatuViet NamZambiaZimbabwe

Recipients

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Financial Details

Source of Wealth

As the official humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, ADRA Australia is primarily funded by private donations, in-kind support, and grants from governments. They also generate income through over 30 ADRA Opportunity Shops across Australia, with surplus funds directed back into local community projects.

Parent Company

ADRA International (part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church)

Revenue Sources

donations, government_grants, retail