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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M

Tips for Applicants

Headspace National is not a traditional grant-making body; it is a service provider and advocacy organization. Opportunities for partnership would involve service delivery collaborations, research partnerships, or advocacy coalitions rather than grant applications. Organizations seeking to collaborate should demonstrate alignment with Headspace's focus on culturally safe, early intervention approaches for youth mental health, particularly for First Nations young people and other priority populations.

Giving Philosophy

Headspace operates on a service delivery model rather than traditional philanthropy. Their approach emphasizes integrated, holistic care addressing mental health alongside social determinants including housing, employment, and education. They advocate for early intervention, culturally safe practices for First Nations young people, and system-wide reforms to create sustainable youth mental health infrastructure across Australia.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$8.1M
$74.6M$63.8M$11.9M
FY2022
$10.2M
$67.7M$57.6M$18.5M
FY2021
$4.2M
$58.4M$42.5M$18.6M
FY2018
$424K
$34.9M$46.6M$15.3M
4yr total$22.9MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

healthindigenous
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-TASAU-VICAU-WA
Recipients
communityyouthdisadvantageddisabilityrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
As a corporate foundation, Headspace National receives primary funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, with additional support through partnerships with organizations like the Department of Social Services. Revenue is derived from government contracts and commissioned services rather than traditional endowment or founder wealth.

Board & Leadership

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Donna Burns
director
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John Harvey
director
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Tracey Tay
director
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MARK EATON
public officer
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Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 26 April 2026 (11 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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