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Reef And Rainforest Research Centre Ltd

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryABN 48118943632QLD
Relationships
37
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$16.1M
Contract Value
$40.3M
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Data as of: 18 June 2026
Found in 4 systemsProcurementJustice FundingACNC CharitiesFoundations

About

The Reef And Rainforest Research Centre (RRRC) is a Queensland-based environmental organization focused on scientific research and monitoring of the Great Barrier Reef and associated catchment systems. They work to understand reef health, water quality, and climate change impacts while supporting community-based environmental programs.

Government Funding ($15K)

Investing in Queeensland Women Grant Program 2022 Round 2
1 record · 2022-23
$15K

Top Contracts (top 5)

GENERAL-GEN000179-0
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority · June 2018–Oct 2020
$8.5M
REERAI0115001-PD002786
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority · June 2015–Sept 2018
$7.7M
GENERAL-GEN000598-0
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority · Mar 2023–Sept 2024
$6.0M
GENERAL-GEN000056-0
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority · Dec 2016–Sept 2019
$5.6M
GENERAL-GEN000211-0
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority · Oct 2018–Sept 2020
$3.7M

Board Interlocks (6 shared directors)

Giving Philosophy

RRRC operates as a research-to-practice organization, funding and conducting scientific monitoring programs that inform reef management decisions. Their approach emphasizes connecting catchment science to reef outcomes, supporting indigenous environmental knowledge, and building community resilience to climate change.

Wealth Source:Research organization funded primarily through government research grants, environmental programs, and institutional funding rather than individual wealth. Funding sources include reef rescue and marine monitoring program grants.

Tips for Applicants

RRRC appears to operate more as a research implementer than a traditional grantmaker. Organizations seeking funding should highlight research capacity, alignment with reef monitoring priorities, and community engagement components. Direct contact via their enquiries email is recommended given broken links on their website.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$16.1M$16.7M$9.3M$-548,299
2022$11.8M$11.5M$9.7M$278K
2021$15.3M$15.2M$5.3M$181K
2020$13.2M$13.4M$6.9M$-155,635
2019$14.3M$14.4M$3.5M$-85,581
2018$14.6M$14.2M$7.0M$409K
2017$10.1M$10.2M$5.2M$-66,736
Govt Revenue
$16.1M
Grants Given (AU)
$12.3M
Staff (FTE)
2
0
Donations Received
$500

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-48118943632
ABN
48118943632
Sector
environment
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
environmentresearchcommunityindigenous
Geography
AU-QLDAU-National
Target Recipients
researchcommunity_orgnfp
Purposes
Environment
Beneficiaries
First NationsGeneral CommunityRural & RemoteAnimalsEnvironment

Board & Leadership (8)

Financials

Revenue
$16.1M
Assets
$9.3M

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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External Link

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
4870
Locality
4870
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 3/10
Entities in Area
2,207

This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 30% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).