Stella Bella Little Stars Foundation

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 78844718309|stellabellafoundation.org.au ACNC Register →

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Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Range

$5K – $500K

Programs

1 (1 open)

Tips for Applicants

Focus on demonstrating direct impact on seriously ill children and families in the ACT/Canberra region. Highlight how requests align with their core programs (respite, family support, childcare) and show measurable outcomes. Building relationships through attendance at their events and demonstrating community alignment would strengthen applications.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation takes a holistic family-centered approach, providing practical and emotional support regardless of diagnosis. Programs are designed to give seriously ill children normal childhood experiences while providing parents with respite. The foundation values community involvement and partnerships with businesses to create positive outcomes.

Notable Grants

■100,000+ beads distributed to 2,000+ children across 15 hospitals since 2000

■Hundreds of meals provided annually to NICU parents at Canberra Hospital

■Halloween fundraiser raised $1,500; November to Remember Challenge raised $13,500 in first year

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	—	$920K	$332K	$281K
FY2022	—	$1.1M	$490K	$435K
FY2021	—	$1.1M	$488K	$391K
FY2020	—	$1.3M	$451K	$442K
FY2019	—	$986K	$280K	$271K
FY2018	—	$699K	$226K	$201K
FY2017	—	$277K	$190K	$169K
7yr total	Unknown	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

1 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)

Family Support Program

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Financial assistance, food/petrol vouchers, meals for NICU parents, care packages, emergency accommodation, palliative care support, and bereavement grants for families with seriously ill children.

Eligibility: Families with seriously ill children in the Canberra region. Support is managed through the social work department at The Canberra Hospital, with referrals available for Canberra families staying interstate at hospitals.

How to apply: Apply through the hospital social work department at The Canberra Hospital, or request a referral through the social work team allocated to your ward if staying interstate. Contact the foundation directly for more information.

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Grants in Database (1)

Family Support Program

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Focus Areas

indigenous

Geographic

AU-National

Recipients

youthdisadvantageddisabilityrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

The foundation relies primarily on community donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events (including an annual ball), and workplace giving programs. As a corporate foundation type, it likely has ties to business sponsors.