The Australian Outward Bound Foundation
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Giving Philosophy
The foundation believes in transforming lives through authentic outdoor adventure experiences that build self-awareness, leadership, and resilience. It prioritizes inclusive, accessible programming that welcomes all participants regardless of background, emphasizing hands-on experiential learning where nature facilitates personal and interpersonal development. The foundation values safety, expert instruction, and tailored experiences that create lasting positive outcomes in confidence, teamwork, and life skills.
Tips for Applicants
Organizations seeking support should align with outdoor education, youth development, leadership building, or community resilience outcomes. Approach with specific program proposals that demonstrate how Outward Bound's experiential methodology can address identified community needs, particularly for underserved or disadvantaged populations in regional Australia.
Programs & Opportunities (1)
Scholarships funded by AOBDF for young people to participate in Expedition and Gutsy Girls programs, including Follow The Dream
Notable Grants
- $360k total grant revenue from 13 grants in FY25
- 23 scholarships funded by AOBDF in 2025
- LotteryWest grant for Walpole base upgrades (~$250k)
- Disaster Resilience Fund Round 3 for NatCORR initiative
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.8M | $4.7M | $6.8M | $1.1M |
| 2022 | $2.8M | $2.3M | $6.8M | $759K |
| 2021 | $4.0M | $2.9M | $4.3M | $1.2M |
| 2020 | $4.6M | $5.1M | $4.5M | $-260,179 |
| 2019 | $6.1M | $5.9M | $2.8M | $154K |
| 2018 | $6.9M | $6.4M | $2.9M | $489K |
| 2017 | $6.9M | $8.4M | $3.3M | $-1,393,796 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-57000250635
- ABN
- 57000250635
- Sector
- education
- Website
- www.outwardbound.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (6)
- Kelly Reifferboard member
- Sandy Allen-Craigboard member
- Simon Crispboard member
- Campbell Hudsonchair
- Jessica Bulgerchair
- Loren Millerchair
Financials
- Revenue
- $5.8M
- Assets
- $6.8M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 16
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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