Charity links
The links below will give you additional information on charities and the related Acts. There are also links to a number of charities that are online.
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- Charities and Associations online
- Legislation
- Associations and Business Names
- States and Territories Charitable Collection Agencies
Charities and Associations online
Activ Foundation is a not for profit organisation providing support services to people with developmental disability. Activ Foundation provides services that include: accommodation, employment, respite, recreation, transport and home care.
The objective of the Arthritis Foundation of WA is to reduce the incidence and disabling effects of Arthritis, Osteoporosis and related conditions in the people of WA through programs in care, education and research.
The Australian Kidney Foundation is leading the Australian community in the battle against diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract.
Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation, guided by the fundamental principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. Red Cross has a presence in almost every city and town across the country. We help families fleeing from bushfires, families separated by war, conflict or disaster, elderly people living alone, teenagers in drug or alcohol-related emergencies, children who miss out on breakfast or someone in need of first aid.
Brightwater stands proud as a modern and world-class care services organisation that provides care services to the community of Western Australia.
Brightwater is a large and diverse organisation. Services are offered across Perth and beyond in residential, community, and rehabilitative care environments for the elderly and younger adults with disabilities.
Communicare is a multifaceted family support agency situated in Cannington, offering services across the SouthEast Metropolitan area of Perth.
Computer Angels Inc. promotes computer literacy among disadvantaged individuals in Western Australia, by distributing computer equipment and free software.
Kids Camps Inc organises enjoyable recreational 6 day camps for children with an intellectual disability during school holidays and weekend camps during the school term.
The Lions Ear and Hearing Institute
The Lions Ear and Hearing Institute is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the research and treatment of ear and hearing disorders.
The Lions Eye Institute provides a major clinical service for patients with complicated and difficult ocular problems.
- Neil Sachse Foundation (Formerly Spinal Research Fund of Australia Inc.)
Aims to encourage and facilitate clinical trials into spinal cord injury.
Outcare is an organisation working with the community to prevent crime through its services and support.
Reconciliation Australia is the independent, non-profit body established by the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation to provide a national focus for reconciliation after the Council ended its term.
The Royal Life Saving Society Australia is a not for profit community based organisation.
SIDS Australia Online
The aim of the Royal Life Saving Society Australia is to prevent the loss of life and promote
safe participation in water related pursuits.
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Australia promote, encourage and raise funds for scientific and medical research into the cause and prevention of the syndrome known as the Suddent Infant Death Syndrome and educate the community to reducing the risks.
The Spina Bifida Association aims to promote and develop the care and welfare of persons with spina bifida.
St John Ambulance Australia is a self-funding charitable organisation dedicated to helping people in sickness, distress, suffering or danger. Communities across the state benefit from the charitable services our volunteers and staff provide, including ambulance transport, first aid skills, fundraising campaigns and vital awareness. St John is Australia's largest first aid trainer, teaching practical life-saving skills to around a quarter of a million people annually.
The St Vincent de Paul Society provides a number of services to the West Australian community including home visitations to provide emergency relief welfare to people in need, accommodation and care for people with a mental illness, support and care for street present youth, educational and recreational programs for disadvantaged children, back to school support, migrant and refugee support, overseas partnerships and development, and Vinnies clothing and furniture Depot and Centres that assist with welfare and household formation and provide a well priced quality shopping alternative for the community. For further information logon to www.vinnies.org.au
The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute conducts research into all forms of heart disease with a primary focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart muscle diseases.
Police Legacy (Inc) is a self-supporting, non-profit organisation is to raise funds in various ways, to provide financial aid and/or personal assistance and benefits necessitous to surviving spouses and dependant children of deceased Police Officers.
The Western Australian Deaf Society assists and serves the interests and needs of the deaf community of Western Australia.
- Wesley Mission Perth (Uniting Church)
Wesley Mission Perth provides community service support in the areas of homelessness, poverty, substance use issues, disability services, psychiatric illness, ageing, loneliness, brain injury, primary support in breakdowns and financial crisis. Wesley has been an integral part of our great city since 1830 providing the people of Perth with opportunities to participate in a community of faith (Wesley Church) and access to much needed programs of support (Wesley Caring Services).
Legislation
Provides a means by which associations (like clubs and societies) can become incorporated bodies.
Charitable Collections Act 1946
Establishes a system for licensing of charitable organisations and inspection of their financial records.
Street Collections (Regulation) Act 1940
Establishes a system for regulating the conduct of street collections.
Associations and Business names
- National Names Index search facility
This page is provided by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, and lets you search for a name (company, business, association etc) or a number (Australian Company Number (ACN), Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN) or Australian Registered Scheme Number (ARSN).
** Please note that associations incorporated in Western Australia under the Associations Incorporation Act are NOT shown in this directory.
- IP Australia
IP Australia provides information on intellectual property for patents, trademarks, and designs.
States and Territories Charitable Collection Agencies
Western Australia
- Charitable Collections Advisory Committee
219 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
All correspondence to: Locked Bag 14, Cloisters Square, PERTH WA 6850
Phone: +61 8 9282 0832
Fax: +61 8 9282 0948
Email
Website
South Australia
- Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner
GPO Box 672
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Phone: +61 8 8226 8500
Fax: +61 8 8226 3819
E-mail: lottery@agd.sa.gov.au
Internet: www.olgc.sa.gov.au
Victoria
- Department of Justice
Consumer Affairs Victoria
121 Exhibition Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Phone: 1300 55 81 81
Fax: +61 3 9627 6007
E-mail: consumer@justice.vic.gov.au
Internet: www.consumer.vic.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
- ACT Gambling and Racing Commission
Department of Urban Services
PO Box 352
CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608
Phone: +61 2 6207 2500
Fax: +61 2 6207 6162
E-mail: city.management@act.gov.au
Internet: www.urbanservices.act.gov.au/charitable
New South Wales
- Office of Charities
Department of Racing and Gaming
GPO Box 7060
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Phone: +61 2 9995 0666
Fax: +61 2 9995 0611
E-mail: charity.inquiries@dgr.nsw.gov.au
Internet: www.dgr.nsw.gov.au
Queensland
- Office of Fair Trading
GPO Box 3111
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Phone: +61 7 3405 0970 or 13 13 04
Fax: +61 7 3246 15894
E-mail: brisbaneOFT@dtftwid.qld.gov.au
Internet: www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au
Northern Territory
- NT Treasury Racing, Gaming, and Licensing Division
PO Box 1154
DARWIN NT 0801
Phone: +61 8 8999 1800 or 1800 019 319
Fax: +61 8 8999 1888
E-mail: consumer@nt.gov.au
Internet: www.nt.gov.au/ntt/licensing
Tasmania
- Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading
GPO Box 1244J
HOBART TAS 7001
Phone: +61 3 6233 4523 or 1800 005 220
Fax: +61 3 6233 4882
E-mail: consumer.affairs@justice.tas.gov.au
Internet: www.consumer.tas.gov.au/business_affairs/charities