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Australian Defence Force Assistance Trust
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
To approach this funder, emphasize the financial challenges faced by current or ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force and their families, and outline how the proposed project or initiative will provide tailored support and improve their financial wellbeing. Highlight any existing connections or partnerships with the trust or its corporate partners.
Giving Philosophy
Bravery Trust approaches its giving by providing a free, confidential, and independent service to its recipients. The trust values tailored solutions for each individual and works to mitigate the financial challenges faced by veterans during their transition to civilian life. It prioritizes financial assistance, counselling, and education to support its recipients.
Notable Grants
■$8.4m+ in financial assistance provided since 2012
■$1.1m+ of debt waived through Financial Counselling service (c. 2019)
■6,500+ veterans and families supported since 2012
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $459K | $3.0M | $13.3M | $10.4M |
| FY2022 | $483K | $3.0M | $14.2M | $9.7M |
| FY2021 | — | $2.4M | $16.2M | $9.9M |
| FY2020 | — | $2.8M | $17.4M | $9.2M |
| FY2019 | $1.3M | $2.7M | $19.0M | $8.9M |
| FY2018 | $953K | $5.2M | $21.3M | $9.1M |
| FY2017 | $1.1M $1.1M AU + $11K intl | $1.6M | $20.1M | $5.8M |
| 7yr total | $4.2M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
community
Geographic
AU-National
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth source is not explicitly stated, but it appears to be supported by donations and partnerships with corporate partners.
Board & Leadership
John Velegrinis
chair
ACNC
Steven Patrick
chair
ACNC
Brett Dowsing
director
ACNC
Emma Pilbeam
director
ACNC
Maya Donevska
director
ACNC
Simon Matthews
director
ACNC
Vicky Carlson
director
ACNC
Jin Gao
secretary
ACNC
Ken Michael AC
other
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (99 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (112 days ago)
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