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Desert Channels Queensland Ltd

FoundationRegistryABN 38323082163QLD
Relationships
25
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$3.4M
Contract Value
$3.5M
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Data as of: 17 June 2026
Found in 4 systems—ProcurementJustice FundingACNC CharitiesFoundations

About

Desert Channels Queensland Ltd is a charitable foundation focused on environmental conservation, particularly related to the sustainable management of desert landscapes and water systems across inland Queensland. The organization appears to work at the intersection of ecological preservation and sustainable development in arid Australian environments.

Government Funding ($40K)

Gambling Community Benefit fund
1 record · 2016-17
$30K
Gambling Community Benefit Fund
1 record · 2015-16
$10K

Top Contracts (top 5)

C16640
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry · May 2025–June 2028
$1.5M
28685
Department of Agriculture · Sept 2018–June 2019
$88K
23623
Department of Agriculture · June 2017–Feb 2018
$77K
4000007220
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry · Dec 2014–June 2015
$63K
DCD100320
National Recovery and Resilience Agency · Oct 2021–Oct 2021
$11K

Giving Philosophy

The foundation operates on the principle that healthy desert ecosystems and sustainable water management are essential for both environmental preservation and community wellbeing in Australia's interior. They likely support projects that address desert resilience, water conservation, and land rehabilitation in arid and semi-arid regions.

Wealth Source:Unable to determine the specific wealth source of founders; likely accumulated through regional Queensland business activities or land-related enterprises given the desert and water focus.

Tips for Applicants

Given the specialized focus on desert environments and water systems, applicants should demonstrate clear environmental outcomes and show how projects benefit both ecosystems and regional communities in inland Queensland.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$3.4M$3.4M$5.2M$61K
2022$4.4M$4.2M$5.0M$289K
2021$5.5M$4.8M$4.8M$712K
2020$4.8M$4.2M$4.1M$606K
2019$2.7M$2.7M$2.6M$-50,130
2018$3.3M$3.2M$3.0M$115K
2017$3.5M$3.5M$2.8M$-397
Govt Revenue
$2.4M
0
Staff (FTE)
13.1
0
Donations Received
$95K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-38323082163
ABN
38323082163
Sector
environment
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
environment
Geography
AU-NationalAU-QLD
Target Recipients
nfpcommunity_org
Purposes
Environment
Beneficiaries
AnimalsEnvironment

Board & Leadership (6)

  • Andrew Drysdale
    chair
  • John Ogg
    director
  • Rachael Webster
    director
  • Raymond Gorringe
    director
  • Rodney Williams
    director
  • LEANNE KOHLER
    secretary

Financials

Revenue
$3.4M
Assets
$5.2M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
25

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

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

JusticeHub

External Link

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
4730
Locality
Longreach
Remoteness
Very Remote Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 6/10
LGA
Barcoo
SA2 Region
Longreach
Entities in Area
135
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