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Ecstra Foundation takes a systems approach to grant-making, focusing on partnerships, programs, and people to build financial capability and wellbeing. They evaluate and share outcomes and insights to drive effective financial education. The foundation supports consumer organizations, community legal services, financial counselling bodies, sector peaks, and front-line service providers to address structural barriers to financial inclusion. [17, 18] They also work directly in communities, schools, and other learning environments to design, deliver, and measure financial education initiatives. Ecstra advocates for the crucial role of financial wellbeing in overall health to influence policy and drive systemic change. [18] They prioritize accessible and inclusive programs, often focusing on those in lower socio-economic areas and regional/rural locations. [4, 19]

Focused on achieving zero preventable deaths in Australian waters through sustainable funding of volunteer surf lifesaving services. Operates as a dedicated fundraising business unit within Surf Life Saving Australia, returning almost $11.9 million to Surf Life Saving entities in FY24/25. Prioritizes grassroots support through their Grant Seeking Unit, which assists local clubs with securing government and private grant funding at no cost. Maintains transparency with fundraising administration costs representing only 4.31% of total revenue in FY24/25.