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Australian Doctors For Africa Pty Ltd
High
Annual Giving
$2.1M
About
Australian Doctors for Africa (ADFA) is a non-profit organisation that sends volunteer medical professionals, equipment, and supplies to underserved regions in Africa. Their mission is to improve health outcomes by providing direct clinical services, conducting surgical procedures, and training local healthcare workers in countries like Madagascar, Comoros, and Ethiopia.
Giving Philosophy
ADFA's approach is one of direct intervention and capacity building. They believe in fostering sustainable health improvements by combining immediate medical care with long-term skill transfer, empowering local healthcare systems through the expertise of Australian medical volunteers and the provision of essential resources.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $1.8M Unknown AU + $1.8M intl | $2.0M | $3.4M | $3.3M |
| FY2022 | $975K Unknown AU + $975K intl | $1.2M | $3.0M | $2.8M |
| FY2021 | $1.3M Unknown AU + $1.3M intl | $1.6M | $3.5M | $3.5M |
| FY2020 | $1.8M Unknown AU + $1.8M intl | $2.1M | $2.4M | $2.3M |
| FY2019 | $2.1M Unknown AU + $2.1M intl | $2.1M | $1.8M | $1.7M |
| FY2018 | $1.6M Unknown AU + $1.6M intl | $2.1M | $1.6M | $1.5M |
| FY2017 | $1.4M Unknown AU + $1.4M intl | $1.7M | $1.3M | $1.3M |
| 7yr total | $10.9M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
healthcommunity
Geographic
International
Financial Details
Revenue Sources
donations, philanthropic_grants, fundraising
Board & Leadership
Dr Graham Forward
chair
foundation_board
John Bond
chair
ACNC
Graham Forward
director
ACNC
David McCoy
board member
ACNC
Dr Barry Heath
trustee
foundation_board
Dr David Siebert
trustee
foundation_board
Dr David Wood
trustee
foundation_board
Dr Mike Edwards
trustee
foundation_board
Dr Paul Hogan
trustee
foundation_board
Dr Stuart Prosser
trustee
foundation_board
Dr Tony Mylius
trustee
foundation_board
Nandini Doreswamy
board member
ACNC
Peter Abery
board member
ACNC
Peter Meakin
other
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Peter Williams
trustee
foundation_board
Rochelle Spencer
board member
ACNC
Sam Gurney
trustee
foundation_board
Sarah Green
trustee
foundation_board
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Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (114 days ago)
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Added: 5 March 2026 (115 days ago)
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