Australian Childhood Foundation

About

The Australian Childhood Foundation is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people heal from trauma caused by abuse and exploitation. It provides specialist therapeutic care to approximately 3,000 children and young people annually, trains professionals in safeguarding practices, and advocates for systemic change to protect children. The foundation operates across multiple Australian states and focuses on creating safe, compassionate relationships that enable children to heal and thrive.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation believes that abuse is not inevitable and that every act of support helps create safe, compassionate relationships children need to grow and heal. It takes a multi-faceted approach combining direct therapeutic care, professional training, community education, and policy advocacy. The foundation prioritises intensive, specialist support for vulnerable children while also building systemic safeguarding capacity across organisations.

Tips for Applicants

Organisations should align proposals with the foundation's core focus on trauma-informed care, child safeguarding, and healing from abuse. Demonstrate how your work supports children and young people's safety and wellbeing, and consider partnerships with the foundation's training and advocacy initiatives rather than competing for direct service delivery funding.

Notable Grants

• Funding to expand trauma-informed services for children and young people in the Northern Territory

Financial History (7 years)