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The foundation's mission is to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities for young Australians with disability to fulfil their potential and achieve their dreams. They believe in directly investing in individuals through tailored grants and scholarships in sport, education, and the arts, while simultaneously shifting perceptions and increasing representation through advocacy and education programs.

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]