Arthritis Foundation Of Australia
About
The Arthritis Foundation of Australia is a large corporate foundation based in Glebe, NSW, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people affected by arthritis across Australia. With annual giving of $500,000, it supports a wide range of beneficiaries, including children, adults, aged persons, and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, focusing on health-related initiatives and research.
Giving Philosophy
The Arthritis Foundation of Australia is committed to funding initiatives that improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by arthritis across Australia. It values projects that address the diverse needs of its broad beneficiary groups, from early childhood to aged persons, including specific support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those in rural communities.
Tips for Applicants
Prospective applicants should demonstrate a clear alignment with the foundation's mission to support individuals affected by arthritis, with a focus on health outcomes and research. Projects addressing the needs of diverse beneficiary groups across Australia, particularly those in underserved communities, are likely to be well-received.
Programs & Opportunities (10)
This program provides funding for short-term research projects, typically achievable within a 12-month period, for new investigators and those undertaking allied health research (excluding physiotherapists unless they meet the 'new investigator' criteria).
These grants offer larger amounts of funding for substantial research projects, generally undertaken by experienced researchers to generate important results or improve the likelihood of achieving government funding.
Scholarships are provided for young science and medical graduates to undertake one-year thesis studies (doctorate or masters level) into arthritis and musculoskeletal related disorders, designed to develop intellectual and technical expertise for a career in research.
This fellowship offers an opportunity for rheumatologists who are in their final year of advanced training or have completed it within the previous two years, to undertake further clinical or research training overseas.
This award recognizes the track record and projects of early-to-mid-career researchers, reflecting values such as collaboration.
Provides funding for substantial research projects, generally undertaken by experienced researchers, to generate significant results or enhance prospects for government funding.
Supports short-term research projects with clear objectives, to be completed within a 12-month period. These grants are primarily for new investigators and allied health researchers (excluding physiotherapists unless they meet the 'New investigator' criteria).
Offers funding to young science and medical graduates for thesis studies (doctorate or masters level) in arthritis and musculoskeletal disorders at recognized universities, fostering research training for a career in investigation.
Supports rheumatologists who have recently completed or are about to complete advanced training, enabling them to undertake further clinical or research training overseas in an approved institution.
Provides up to $50,000 to Victorian-based rheumatology trainees or recent graduates for developing clinical or research expertise in rheumatology, promoting advanced training, higher degree studies, or research projects focused on improving rheumatology care in Victoria. Preference is given to Victorian graduates.
Notable Grants
- The Reset rheumatoid arthritis project (RESET RA) led by Professor Ranjeny Thomas
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.2M | $3.4M | $10.7M | $814K |
| 2022 | $3.3M | $3.0M | $9.6M | $218K |
| 2021 | $4.0M | $3.9M | $10.9M | $102K |
| 2020 | $2.8M | $3.0M | $10.1M | $-172,809 |
| 2019 | $3.1M | $2.9M | $9.3M | $209K |
| 2018 | $2.4M | $2.6M | $8.4M | $-176,368 |
| 2017 | $2.5M | $2.7M | $8.4M | $12K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-67002598594
- ABN
- 67002598594
- Sector
- health
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Financials
- Revenue
- $4.2M
- Assets
- $10.7M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 22
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
Location Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2037
- Locality
- Glebe - Forest Lodge
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 6/10
- LGA
- Sydney
- SA2 Region
- Glebe - Forest Lodge
- Entities in Area
- 277
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.