Central Queensland University
Donor-ContractorAbout
Central Queensland University (CQU) is an educational institution offering diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational courses across various fields. With a strong commitment to community engagement and social impact, CQU actively supports initiatives that enhance educational access and equity, particularly for Indigenous students and disadvantaged communities.
Government Funding ($93.2M)
Lobbying Connections (1)
Top Contracts (top 5)
Giving Philosophy
CQU believes in empowering individuals through education, fostering a sense of belonging, and creating sustainable pathways to success. Their theory of change is centered on mentorship and financial support, enabling students to overcome barriers to educational attainment and contributing to community development.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should clearly articulate their aspirations and how the scholarship will help them achieve their educational and career goals. Highlight any community engagement or leadership experiences.
Notable Grants
- $500,000 to support Indigenous education initiatives
- $5,000 annual scholarship to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander law students
Social Enterprise
At CQUniversity, we change lives. We focus on education, research, professional development, and industry and community partnerships.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $476.9M | $484.6M | $1.2B | $-6,072,000 |
| 2022 | $411.0M | $432.5M | $1.1B | $-22,833,000 |
| 2021 | $403.9M | $434.7M | $1.1B | $-30,632,000 |
| 2020 | $449.8M | $483.1M | $1.1B | $-33,172,000 |
| 2019 | $485.6M | $483.8M | $1.1B | $3.4M |
| 2018 | $438.8M | $438.1M | $783.8M | $79K |
| 2017 | $413.2M | $399.7M | $785.8M | $21.3M |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-39181103288
- ABN
- 39181103288
- Sector
- education
- Website
- www.cqu.edu.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (15)
- Bruce Youngboard member
- Ian McPheeboard member
- Kris Peachboard member
- Mark Petersboard member
- Nareeta Davisboard member
- NICHOLAS KLOMPboard member
- Paul Neilsenboard member
- Ritesh Chughboard member
- Robyn Minchintonboard member
- Sahisa Sunuwarboard member
- Sandra Lawrenceboard member
- Shelia Houstonboard member
- Steven Boxallboard member
- Wayne Denningboard member
- Graeme Inneschair
Financials
- Revenue
- $550.0M
- Assets
- $1.2B
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 275
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
JusticeHub
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 4702
- Locality
- Gracemere
- Remoteness
- Inner Regional Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 4/10
- SA2 Region
- Gracemere
- Entities in Area
- 415
Disability Market Context
NDIS LayerThis organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.
Donor-Contractor
This entity has both donated to political parties (14 donations totalling $1.3M) and holds government contracts (32 contracts worth $14.4M).