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Annual Giving
$2.1M

About

Southern Youth & Family Services Limited is an Australian philanthropic foundation dedicated to grantmaking that supports initiatives aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of youth and families. They focus on providing financial assistance to organizations that address pressing issues faced by young people in the community.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should focus on outlining clear objectives and expected outcomes in their proposals, demonstrating how their initiatives will directly benefit youth and families.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation believes in empowering youth and families through targeted support, fostering community resilience and growth. Their theory of change is centered on creating sustainable programs that lead to positive, long-term outcomes for disadvantaged populations.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$37.3M$68.6M$42.5M
FY2022
$31.8M$67.3M$41.0M
FY2021
$28.4M$66.6M$38.5M
FY2020
$26.2M$59.6M$36.4M
FY2019
$2.1M
$23.7M$53.8M$34.9M
FY2018
$22.4M$47.8M$32.9M
FY2017
$21.2M$41.9M$30.5M
7yr total$2.1MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

youthcommunity
Recipients
nfpcommunity org

Board & Leadership

Christopher Lyon
board member
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David Wassink
board member
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Fisher Courtney
board member
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Gerald Brown
board member
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Jenny Thompson
officeholder
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Joanne Villa
board member
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Kymberleigh Harris
board member
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Laurence Matthews
officeholder
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: medium
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (109 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (109 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (110 days ago)
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