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Deakin University

Donor-Contractor
CharityRegistryABN 56721584203VIC
Relationships
1,221
Data Sources
1
Political Donations
$1.5M
Contract Value
$186.5M
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Data as of: 13 June 2026
Found in 4 systemsProcurementJustice FundingACNC CharitiesFoundations

About

Deakin University is a prominent Australian educational institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and research opportunities. As a grantmaker, its focus may also include funding initiatives that foster educational advancement and community engagement.

Government Funding ($504K)

Research Agreement
1 record · 2025-26
$286K
Study Services
1 record · 2025-26
$199K
General Goods and Services
1 record · 2025-26
$19K

Top Contracts (top 5)

4600019742
Department of Defence · Aug 2021–Dec 2027
$50.1M
ABS2016.583
Australian Bureau of Statistics · Feb 2016–Feb 2026
$9.9M
4500963203
Department of Defence · Mar 2015–Sept 2020
$6.9M
4501069550
Department of Defence · Nov 2018–Oct 2020
$6.4M
4600013913
Department of Defence · June 2021–July 2023
$5.1M

Giving Philosophy

Deakin University emphasizes a commitment to excellence in education and research that drives lasting impact for students and communities. It believes in fostering partnerships that enhance learning experiences and empowerment through knowledge.

Wealth Source:Funding sources primarily include tuition fees, government funding, and research grants.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should highlight how their proposals align with Deakin University's commitment to educational excellence and community impact.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$1.3B$1.3B$3.4B$-49,749,000
2022$1.1B$1.2B$3.4B$-67,539,000
2021$1.2B$1.2B$3.3B$89.8M
2020$1.2B$1.2B$3.0B$32.1M
2019$1.3B$1.2B$2.9B$107.3M
2018$1.2B$1.2B$2.5B$52.3M
2017$1.1B$997.6M$2.4B$99.1M
Govt Revenue
$727.7M
Grants Given (AU)
$99.7M
Staff (FTE)
4,519.5
0
Donations Received
$11.8M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-56721584203
ABN
56721584203
Sector
education
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
educationresearch
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
universitycommunity_orgresearch
Purposes
Education
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMalesOtherYouth

Board & Leadership (2)

  • Iain Martin
    officeholder
  • Clare Lezaja
    public officer

Financials

Revenue
$2.0B
Assets
$3.4B

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
1 dataset
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
1,221

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

Data Sources

ACNC

JusticeHub

External Link

This entity is also tracked in JusticeHub with 0 interventions and 0 evidence records.

External ecosystem profile linked from GrantScope for additional context. JusticeHub content is maintained separately.

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
3220
Locality
BAREENA
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 9/10
LGA
Greater Geelong
SA2 Region
Newtown (Vic.)
Entities in Area
457
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Donor-Contractor

This entity has both donated to political parties (12 donations totalling $1.5M) and holds government contracts (819 contracts worth $186.5M).