This article lists various not-for-profit organisations working toward better mental health outcomes for Australians through research, services and/or programs for those experiencing or at risk of mental ill-health.

While there’s no single ‘formula’ for gauging charitable effectiveness, here is a pragmatic approach to undertaking some basic due diligence before making a grant.

VIDEO : This webinar looked at the seven most common funder misconceptions that can derail even the most well-intentioned giving. 

There is no minimum distribution requirement in the financial year in which you establish your structure. But you can start giving today, should you wish to by logging into your client portal.

Collective giving, also known as collaborative philanthropy or pooled funding, is where funders come together to pool their financial resources, knowledge, and expertise to make strategic philanthropic contributions.

Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) has announced a record year for charitable giving from its clients in the last financial year. APS clients collectively gave $200 million to charities in FY24, a sizeable uplift from $162 million in FY23.

This APS toolkit is designed to spark some ideas and get you started on developing your own giving approach.

Learn from APS board member, co-founder and Chair of Eureka Benevolent Foundation (EBF), Belinda Hutchinson, and her Foundation Director, Jess Perrin, on their current education grant round and what EBF looks for in a high-impact philanthropic partnership. 

Before you donate: what you should know when assessing a charity’s overhead, admin and capacity-building costs.

VIDEO: Capital with a Conscience – Impact Panel and APS Foundation investment update. A discussion on how philanthropists can generate financial and social returns with their invested capital.

Choosing the right Public Ancillary Fund for your sub-fund is important to maximise your charitable impact. This is what to look for.