Timothy Fairfax AC

Patron

Tim was an inaugural non-executive director with Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) for 11 years. Tim’s commitment to philanthropy, advocacy for making a difference and action in inspiring new generations have been important gifts to APS since 2012. We appreciate his long service and generous support which have been instrumental in the growth of APS.

He is Chairman of the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal and the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation. He is also the Director of the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation and Ningana Giving Pty Limited.

He is the President of the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation, a member of the National Portrait Gallery Foundation, the National Gallery of Australia Foundation and Australian Schools Plus.

Tim is Patron of the AMAQ Foundation, the University of the Sunshine Coast Foundation, the Flying Arts Alliance Incorporated, the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation and Actors’ & Entertainers’ Benevolent Fund (Qld) Inc.

Tim takes an active leadership role in promoting philanthropy in Australia. He is passionate about supporting rural, remote and regional communities, particularly students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

He has a range of business interests. He operates nine rural properties in Queensland and New South Wales involving beef cattle, fine wool and grain.