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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
1 (1 open)

Tips for Applicants

When applying for support, highlight how your initiative aligns with DSF’s mission to improve literacy for individuals with learning difficulties. Providing clear evidence of program effectiveness and the potential impact on literacy outcomes will enhance your application.

Giving Philosophy

DSF believes in supporting individuals and families through evidence-based practices and resources that promote understanding and approaches to literacy difficulties. Their theory of change emphasizes providing practical assistance to affected individuals while also educating families and professionals to improve literacy outcomes.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$7.0M$5.2M$3.7M
FY2022
$7.0M$5.4M$3.7M
FY2021
$7.6M$5.5M$3.7M
FY2020
$5.4M$4.1M$2.7M
FY2019
$5.7M$4.1M$2.7M
FY2018
$4.7M$3.7M$2.5M
FY2017
$4.4M$3.6M$2.4M
7yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

1 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 5 March 2026 (104 days ago)

Professional Development Workshops

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Workshops aimed at training educators and caregivers on supporting individuals with learning difficulties.

Up to $50KCloses 30/06/2026Apply →

Program History (1)

Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.

2025-26

Professional Development Workshops

Grant

Workshops aimed at training educators and caregivers on supporting individuals with learning difficulties.

Places: Western AustraliaSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
youthdisability

Board & Leadership

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ANDREW FISHER
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Carol Yiannopoulos
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David McAuliffe
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Geoffrey Baker
board member
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Lynne Lucas
board member
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Matthew McCarney
board member
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Stephen Breen
board member
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Susan Leitao
board member
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Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 30 May 2026 (18 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 5 March 2026 (104 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (111 days ago)
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