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Annual Giving
$1.2M

About

Youngcare Ltd is an Australian philanthropic grantmaker dedicated to ensuring young people with complex and permanent physical disabilities live with independence, choice, and dignity. It addresses the crisis of young people being stuck in inappropriate housing by building Specialist Disability Accommodation, providing vital grants, and offering support to navigate the disability sector across Australia.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their request will support young people with complex and permanent physical disabilities to live independently with choice and dignity. Focus on needs related to housing, vital support, or navigating the disability sector, aligning with Youngcare's core mission.

Giving Philosophy

Youngcare's giving is driven by a commitment to provide independence, choice, and dignity for young people with complex and permanent physical disabilities. They focus on funding solutions that prevent young people from being placed in aged care or other inappropriate housing, delivering life-changing grants, and empowering individuals to navigate the disability sector.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$955K
$6.6M$16.4M$13.0M
FY2022
$951K
$7.1M$16.4M$12.4M
FY2021
$974K
$6.4M$16.5M$12.3M
FY2020
$1.2M
$6.0M$14.9M$11.2M
FY2019
$1.0M
$6.9M$16.6M$13.1M
FY2018
$957K
$6.0M$16.1M$11.6M
FY2017
$1.2M
$4.5M$14.4M$10.4M
7yr total$7.3MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

disabilityhousingcommunityyouth
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
young people with complex and permanent physical disabilitiesindividuals seeking disability support

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Youngcare relies solely on generous supporters, including individual donations, community fundraising, and corporate partnerships, as they receive no recurring government grant funding.

Board & Leadership

Jamie Shine
director
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John Tyquin
director
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Paul McLean
director
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Peter Beaton
director
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Wendy Jones
director
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Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 7 March 2026 (101 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (104 days ago)
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