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Rock Art Australia

FoundationRegistryABN 12084464648NSW
Relationships
37
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$2.7M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 9 May 2026
Found in 2 systems—ACNC CharitiesFoundations

About

Rock Art Australia is a philanthropic foundation dedicated to supporting research, conservation, and public awareness of Australia's ancient rock art. They fund archaeological investigations, conservation initiatives, and educational programs to preserve and understand this significant cultural heritage, often in partnership with research institutions and Indigenous communities.

Giving Philosophy

Rock Art Australia focuses on funding specific, well-defined projects that align with their mission of advancing education and culture through rock art research, conservation, and public engagement. Their theory of change involves rigorous scientific inquiry and archaeological methods to understand and protect ancient rock art, thereby benefiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the broader Australian public.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should propose specific research, conservation, or educational projects directly related to Australian rock art. Submissions should be detailed, include a clear budget, and demonstrate alignment with the foundation's mission of advancing knowledge, preservation, and public awareness of this cultural heritage. Partnerships with research institutions and Indigenous communities are likely viewed favorably.

Notable Grants

  • Funding for the Murujuga Rock Art Dating Project
  • Funding for the Kimberley Rock Art Dating Project

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$2.7M$1.5M$20.7M$1.3M
2022$2.9M$961K$16.9M$1.9M
2021$2.6M$996K$18.2M$1.6M
2020$1.7M$1.1M$11.7M$659K
2019$4.3M$847K$8.7M$3.5M
2018$2.6M$2.9M$5.3M$-322,880
2017$1.1M$743K$5.8M$317K
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Staff (FTE)
2.8
0
Donations Received
$942K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-12084464648
ABN
12084464648
Sector
arts
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
artsindigenousresearcheducationenvironment
Geography
AU-NationalAU-WAAU-NT
Target Recipients
nfpresearchuniversitycommunity_org
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedChildrenFamiliesGeneral CommunityOtherRural & RemoteYouthEnvironment

Board & Leadership (20)

  • Bruce Cameron
    chair
  • David Barlow
    chair
  • Kenneth Wyatt
    chair
  • Peter Hay
    chair
  • Andrew Gleadow
    director
  • Helen Green
    director
  • John Morrison
    director
  • John Wicking AM
    director
  • Kim McKay AO
    director
  • Maria Myers
    director
  • Mark Paganin
    director
  • Michael Kotowicz
    director
  • Professor Fiona Stanley AC
    director
  • Professor Mike Smith AM
    director
  • Professor Paul Bourke
    director
  • Warwick Hemsley
    director
  • Brenda Shanahan
    officeholder
  • Anne Kantor AO
    other
  • Susan Moylan
    other
  • Fiona Menzies
    secretary

Financials

Revenue
$2.7M
Assets
$20.7M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
37

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2000
Locality
Sydney (North) - Millers Point
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 4/10
LGA
Sydney
SA2 Region
Sydney (North) - Millers Point
Entities in Area
10,076
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