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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Programs
2 (2 open)

Tips for Applicants

To approach this funder, researchers should ensure their project proposals align closely with the foundation's mission to support research into musculo-skeletal disorders, demonstrating excellence, integrity, and professionalism in their research design and methodology. They should also highlight the potential impact of their project on the general community in Australia.

Giving Philosophy

The AOA Research Foundation values excellence, integrity, and professionalism in research, selecting recipients based on the potential impact of their projects on musculo-skeletal disorders. It has a Research Advisory Committee that makes recommendations to the Board concerning the distribution of research funding, ensuring that grants are awarded to projects that align with the foundation's mission and values.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$182K
$356K$8.3M$7.3M
FY2022
$127K
$358K$7.6M$6.8M
FY2021
$243K
$351K$8.0M$7.2M
FY2020
$69K
$376K$7.2M$6.5M
FY2019
$186K
$600K$7.2M$6.6M
FY2018
$153K
$459K$6.2M$6.2M
FY2017
$126K
$459K$5.8M$5.8M
7yr total$1.1MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (2)

2 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (110 days ago)

Grant application process

Grantopen

Funding for research projects related to musculoskeletal disorders.

PhD scholarships

Grantopen

Scholarships for PhD candidates pursuing research in musculoskeletal disorders.

Grants in Database (2)

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
community

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth source is not explicitly stated, but as a corporate foundation, it is likely linked to a company or industry related to orthopedics or healthcare.

Board & Leadership

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Tom Ward
director
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Zsolt Balogh
director
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Michelle Dowsey
board member
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Ursula Bradshaw
officeholder
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Ursulla Bradshaw
officeholder
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (98 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 February 2026 (110 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (111 days ago)
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