The Aboriginal Benefits Foundation is a charity established in 2004 by a group of committed individuals involved in Indigenous art and culture. The Aboriginal Benefits Foundation Trust is a Public Ancillary Fund registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
The objectives of the Aboriginal Benefits Foundation are to promote, provide and carry out activities, facilities and projects for the benefit, welfare and well-being of Aboriginal communities throughout Australia and the members of those communities. The Foundation has a particular focus on supporting health and education projects with a connection to Aboriginal art and/or artists, which are undertaken to assist the youth, the aged and those who suffer from infirmity, disability, poverty or other disadvantageous social or economic circumstances.
The Foundation has held a number of fundraising events to support Aboriginal programmes in communities throughout Australia that you can read about on our website.
ABF 2026 appeal
When a crisis occurs in a small remote community, the Aboriginal Benefits Foundation can be a lifeline. Quick responses with modest but immediate funds for issues of health, both physical and mental can turn a potentially devasting event into hope and wellbeing. Please give a tax-deductible gift so that we can continue to support Aboriginal communities in need.
Projects
The Foundation focuses on supporting health and education projects with a connection to Aboriginal art and/or artists, which are undertaken to assist the youth, the aged and those who suffer from infirmity, disability, poverty or other disadvantageous social or economic circumstances.
You can find out about the projects we support here.
Grants
We provide grants to assist Aboriginal communities and individuals by giving funds to support projects which advance the aims of the Foundation, with the current focus on art, literacy, education, health and cultural projects with a connection to Aboriginal art and/or artists.
You can find out more information on applying for grants here.
Current Projects
The Aboriginal Benefits Foundation acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.