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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

This is a service provider organization rather than a grant-making foundation. Applications would be for individuals seeking residential treatment. The program accepts referrals directly - potential clients should call (08) 8942 7400 or use the online referral form. Residents contribute 80% of their Centrelink payments. For partnerships or research collaborations, contact the CEO directly.

Giving Philosophy

As a service provider rather than a traditional grant-giving foundation, Forster Foundation operates a therapeutic community model where 'the community itself serves as the primary therapist.' They focus on holistic recovery through peer support, structured phases, and personal transformation, believing in addressing substance misuse and co-occurring mental health challenges to create pathways for individuals to thrive.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.7M$6.0M$5.6M
FY2022
$1.7M$6.0M$5.7M
FY2021
$1.8M$5.9M$5.7M
FY2020
$2.0M$5.9M$5.6M
FY2019
$2.0M$6.1M$5.5M
FY2018
$1.8M$6.2M$5.8M
FY2017
$1.7M$6.0M$5.7M
7yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-NT
Recipients
community

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation was established through collaborative community initiative in the mid-1970s driven by individuals from the legal profession, health sector, and government agencies. It is not a private wealth-founded foundation but rather a community-driven charitable organization.

Board & Leadership

ACNC
Philip Blunt
director
ACNC
Jyoti Vemuri
officeholder
ACNC
Khami Aughterson
board member
ACNC
Marybeth Pereira
board member
ACNC
Michael Pulu
board member
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Ms Jyoti Vemuri
officeholder
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Patrick Goda
secretary
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (59 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (75 days ago)
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