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Australian Foundation For Disability
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
Focus on demonstrating how your program or request aligns with their core services—accommodation, employment, community support, or in-home care for people with disabilities. Highlight outcomes for participants and alignment with NDIS principles of choice and control.
Giving Philosophy
Afford focuses on providing person-centered disability support that promotes independence, community inclusion, and meaningful employment. They value choice and control for people with disabilities, supporting clients to achieve their personal goals through tailored services across accommodation, employment, and community participation.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $140.3M | $196.9M | $119.1M |
| FY2022 | — | $144.6M | $206.1M | $131.8M |
| FY2021 | — | $147.6M | $178.8M | $112.4M |
| FY2020 | — | $118.8M | $144.6M | $94.6M |
| FY2019 | $324K | $91.1M | $118.8M | $83.1M |
| FY2018 | $480K | $67.7M | $96.7M | $69.5M |
| FY2017 | $546K | $51.8M | $93.7M | $60.8M |
| 7yr total | $1.4M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-SAAU-VIC
Recipients
disability
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
As a corporate foundation and NDIS-registered service provider, Afford's wealth comes from a combination of corporate funding and government NDIS payments for disability services delivered.
Board & Leadership
Carol Bryant
chair
ACNC
Paul Umbrazunas
director
ACNC
Carol Bryant
other
foundation_board
Claire Vissenga
board member
ACNC
Claire Vissenga
other
foundation_board
Jessica Scanlan
other
foundation_board
Jo Toohey
ceo
foundation_board
Jodie Haydon
board member
ACNC
Jodie Haydon
other
foundation_board
Katelyn Barakat
other
foundation_board
Louise Eyres
board member
ACNC
Louise Eyres
other
foundation_board
Manish Sharma
other
ACNC
Mark Arnold
board member
ACNC
Mark Arnold
other
foundation_board
NICHOLAS Johnson
secretary
ACNC
Nick Johnson
other
foundation_board
Paul Umbrazunas
other
foundation_board
Viv Da Ros
other
foundation_board
Vivian Da Ros
board member
ACNC
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Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (97 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (108 days ago)
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