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HEALTH EQUITY MATTERS LIMITED

FoundationRegistryPBIABN 91708310631NSW
Relationships
68
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$7.6M
Contract Value
$2.7M
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Data as of: 12 June 2026
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About

Health Equity Matters is the national federation for Australia's leading HIV and LGBTIQA+ organisations. It operates as a federally funded health peak and advisory body, delivering national health promotion programs, strategic communications, and policy advice to government to address public health threats like HIV/AIDS. The foundation also works to advance LGBTIQA+ health equity in Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.

Top Contracts (top 5)

4500128600
Department of Health and Aged Care · July 2018–June 2021
$635K
4500143502
Department of Health and Aged Care · June 2021–Dec 2021
$246K
4500151144
Department of Health and Aged Care · Mar 2023–Dec 2023
$242K
4500149489
Department of Health and Aged Care · Aug 2022–June 2023
$88K
4500162484
Australian Centre for Disease Control · Feb 2025–Feb 2026
$42K

Giving Philosophy

The foundation's vision is the virtual elimination of HIV transmission and fostering full, healthy lives for their communities in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific. They prioritize community-controlled efforts, collaboration with member organizations and partners, and the protection and promotion of human rights. Health Equity Matters emphasizes evidence-based public health policy initiatives and respects the traditions and views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Wealth Source:Health Equity Matters is primarily funded as a federally funded health peak and advisory body. They also receive funding from international bodies like the Global Fund, as well as other funders, donors, and partner organisations. As a not-for-profit with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, they also receive donations.

Tips for Applicants

Organisations seeking support should align with Health Equity Matters' core mission of virtually eliminating HIV transmission and advancing LGBTIQA+ health equity. Emphasize community-controlled approaches, demonstrate alignment with national health strategies, and highlight how proposed initiatives will benefit key populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and those in the Indo-Pacific region.

Notable Grants

  • USD$12.5m over three years for the Sustainability of HIV Services for Key Populations in Southeast Asia Program (SKPA-2) to improve sustainability of evidence-informed HIV services in Bhutan, Mongolia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$7.6M$7.6M$2.4M$53K
2022$9.5M$9.4M$3.3M$135K
2021$6.9M$6.7M$8.1M$149K
2020$5.7M$5.6M$5.7M$96K
2019$3.7M$3.7M$1.8M$10K
2018$2.5M$2.6M$2.0M$-82,620
2017$1.9M$1.9M$1.3M$-15,991
Govt Revenue
$2.5M
0
Staff (FTE)
16.6
0
Donations Received
$43K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-91708310631
ABN
91708310631
Sector
health
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
healthresearchindigenoushuman_rightscommunity
Geography
AU-NationalInternational
Target Recipients
nfpcommunity_orgresearchhospitaluniversity
Purposes
Health
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedOverseasEthnic GroupsFamiliesFemalesMalesOther CharitiesChronic IllnessRural & RemoteYouth

Board & Leadership (15)

  • Daniel Vujcich
    board member
  • Francine Eades
    board member
  • Joël Murray
    board member
  • BERNARD GARDINER
    director
  • Colin Ross
    director
  • Jane Elizabeth Alley
    director
  • Jason Ong
    director
  • Laurie Leigh
    director
  • Michael Doyle
    director
  • Peter Black
    director
  • Scott Harlum
    director
  • Vita Bryant
    director
  • Mark Orr
    officeholder
  • Heath Paynter
    secretary
  • Karen Hill
    secretary

Financials

Revenue
$7.6M
Assets
$2.4M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
68

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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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2010
Locality
2010
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 8/10
Entities in Area
1,079